No need to use Mode 06/Generic OBD on GM vehicles, They have a fantastic misfire monitor through manufacturer scan data,
What are you working on today?
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No need to use Mode 06/Generic OBD on GM vehicles, They have a fantastic misfire monitor through manufacturer scan data,
You need a form-a-funnel or the oil filter deflector tool.
I had the same mower with about 80 hours on it. It was definitely noisy, especially before it warmed up. Was going to swap the fluid out this year, but I got a different mower instead
4wd
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Did you have that type of ramp fail - or just preventive upgrade?2015 CRV: engine oil change. My lift is tied up with the basket case Ram so I had to use my ramps like a peasant
On the bright side my ramps are super uber mega kool since I added dimple died bracingView attachment 339209
edit: I did not prefill the filter this time and man it sounds bad until it builds oil pressure. I know Freedomworx did some testing and prefilling didn't reduce any wear, but I prefer to prefill just for less psychological damage. I'll be hearing that angry sewing machine in my dreams (nightmares) tonight.....
Nah just preventive. I had to put a GMT400 2500 ECLB on them and it has a HUGE in-bed camper. Granted, the camper mostly adds weight to the rear but still.... Seems to me if those ramps are going to fail the legs will just try to spread apart like Bambi on ice.
I added the flat bar "in" on one and "out" on the other so they still mostly-sorta stack
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How? Tried 3 different scanners, nothing.
5 hour break in oil change on the zero turn. Was a lot nastier than I thought it would be!
I was afraid the filter was gonna drop onto the PTO, but it appears it's just far enough away.
Another thing that annoyed me was they didn't wipe the grease fittings on the PDI. Course it collected junk.
Shot some of my own grease in there and wiped it like you should.
All set till fall!
I was afraid the filter was gonna drop onto the PTO, but it appears it's just far enough away.
Another thing that annoyed me was they didn't wipe the grease fittings on the PDI. Course it collected junk.
Shot some of my own grease in there and wiped it like you should.
All set till fall!
Oil and filter change on the Highlander. My first time working under the hood, so in true Toyota fashion, I had a pile of tools out when I was finished.
Out:
Edit: There's a clip attached to the oil filter housing. What is it's function? No reference in the FSM. P/N 15679-31050
Out:
- OEM oil filter element
- GTMO 0W-20 (OCI 5,546 mi)
- Denso 150-3021 oil filter element (odd that Denso no longer shows this filter by application or part number).
- Idemitsu IFG-3, 0W-20 (6qt)
Edit: There's a clip attached to the oil filter housing. What is it's function? No reference in the FSM. P/N 15679-31050
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It's a secondary retention device for the oil filter housing but doesn't really accomplish anything. Just bend it back while unscrewing the filter, if necessary.
Typical holiday week. If you take a Monday off you have 4 more Mondays in a row.
8 loads of rock moved today and found a deck screw in one of my new drive tires. Patched it up tonight because the truck has to work again tomorrow.
8 loads of rock moved today and found a deck screw in one of my new drive tires. Patched it up tonight because the truck has to work again tomorrow.
2000 Ram 1500:
-battery went dead and then it would start with a jump and run with throttle but absolutely would not idle. Not uncommon on these trucks. Installed new battery and cleaned throttle body. Problem resolved
2014 Ram 1500:
-overheating. Based on symptoms I suspected thermostat. Pulled it and tested. I actually keep a sauce pan in the shop for this, but still use the kitchen range. The thermostat absolutely did not open at all when it should.
Nothing to see here, honey:
2011 F350 6.7:
-using my new Autool SVB408 inspection camera, my buddy was able to retrieve the nut I dropped in the exhaust manifold awhile back when trying to extract a broken EGR bolt.
The Autool has a smaller head than my Depstech and more importantly is 4-way articulation. He was somehow able to get the camera and a magnet-on-a-stick down to the valves. Seen here is just the magnet stick
The nut that was retrieved from on top of a valve:
There's still a mystery ring on top of another valve. This looks like NOTHING that makes sense. Tomorrow he'll try again to retrieve it
-battery went dead and then it would start with a jump and run with throttle but absolutely would not idle. Not uncommon on these trucks. Installed new battery and cleaned throttle body. Problem resolved
2014 Ram 1500:
-overheating. Based on symptoms I suspected thermostat. Pulled it and tested. I actually keep a sauce pan in the shop for this, but still use the kitchen range. The thermostat absolutely did not open at all when it should.
Nothing to see here, honey:
2011 F350 6.7:
-using my new Autool SVB408 inspection camera, my buddy was able to retrieve the nut I dropped in the exhaust manifold awhile back when trying to extract a broken EGR bolt.
The Autool has a smaller head than my Depstech and more importantly is 4-way articulation. He was somehow able to get the camera and a magnet-on-a-stick down to the valves. Seen here is just the magnet stick
The nut that was retrieved from on top of a valve:
There's still a mystery ring on top of another valve. This looks like NOTHING that makes sense. Tomorrow he'll try again to retrieve it
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Changed the original PCV valve on my uncles highly neglected 2014 GMC 1500 with the 4.3 DI
144,xxx miles
Its been using 1 to 2 quarts between changes, I said why not try the PCV valve. I replaced it with an AcDelco one, this one still rattled but looks gunked up.
This truck gets cheap 15W40, and a cheap filter. Hes a get in and go kind of guy, never checks or changes any fluids whatsoever.
144,xxx miles
Its been using 1 to 2 quarts between changes, I said why not try the PCV valve. I replaced it with an AcDelco one, this one still rattled but looks gunked up.
This truck gets cheap 15W40, and a cheap filter. Hes a get in and go kind of guy, never checks or changes any fluids whatsoever.
That's what I figured its intended function is. Evidence is that it was bent out of the way a long time prior. Thanks!
Engine Data > Misfire Data.
Make sure the misfire counter PID is counting up. Tuners & some canned programmers disable P0300 which in turn disables the misfire monitor.
From what I've seen not all of their canister filters got it despite using the identical housing. I've stopped trying to figure it out.
2009 Rogue:
-they said the CVT had been slipping but it was fine today. Was low on fluid. They're deciding if they just want to top off or service it
-found failed Trakmotive axle I installed Aug '24
2011 F350 6.7:
-my buddy fished out the mystery ring from the head. Turned out to be a ring that threads around the head of my Depstech camera
-NEXT I machined a "plug" for working in the EGR area 'cause I ain't going thru that again! You can't use rags if you're trying to weld a nut on the broken bolt
-never could get welding to work so resorted to drilling. With a right angle drill and screw machine bits you can get in there.
Finally backed it out with a LH bit @researcher then chased the threads M6x1.0
The F350 lives again! (new grille coming)
2013 Express:
-returned to have the MOVE bumper bolted up which I finally finished welding
He'll have it powdercoated
-they said the CVT had been slipping but it was fine today. Was low on fluid. They're deciding if they just want to top off or service it
-found failed Trakmotive axle I installed Aug '24
2011 F350 6.7:
-my buddy fished out the mystery ring from the head. Turned out to be a ring that threads around the head of my Depstech camera
-NEXT I machined a "plug" for working in the EGR area 'cause I ain't going thru that again! You can't use rags if you're trying to weld a nut on the broken bolt
-never could get welding to work so resorted to drilling. With a right angle drill and screw machine bits you can get in there.
Finally backed it out with a LH bit @researcher then chased the threads M6x1.0
The F350 lives again! (new grille coming)
2013 Express:
-returned to have the MOVE bumper bolted up which I finally finished welding
He'll have it powdercoated
6R140 overhaul. Getting some goodies on this one. I’m honestly impressed it made it to me on its own. Lost a seal on forward clutch, and direct clutch got a bit toasty. This all started over the winter when the owner got stuck in the snow.
Got everything cleaned, and ready to assemble, case is painted, valve body vacuum tested.
Got everything cleaned, and ready to assemble, case is painted, valve body vacuum tested.