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Vehicle mantinace
Mossbergboogie
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How many people do there own vehicle mantinace. Its a lot cheaper than taking your vehicle to a shop. And you know how you did it, so if it breaks again you know why. Me i change all my fluids myself. but if it ever came to anything else it would be difficult. Now a days the computer systems can be horrid, But if you have a trouble code reader its really not that bad.
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If it Flies it Dies
All my guns are AMERICAN MADE
19 year old with a bad attitude
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Stolen from, and with thanks, to Kiwibird
BW
IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
I honestly was about 13 years old when I figured out that some people actually paid someone else to change their oil.
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But rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
-WOW- WHAT A RIDE!!!!!"
What do you do with your old motor oil and other fluids? In Texas, it is a third degree felony to allow used motor oil to contact the ground.
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I don't know about the other places but here in WA you can drop all your used motor oil off at the autoparts stores free of charge. They have big containers for the stuff.
I just fill up 5 gallon buckets, then dump them at the store.
ALL AMERICAN INFIDEL
I haul my used oil to the oil change place in the engine, and let them take it out. I get the oil of my choice, filter of my choice, greased fittings, topped off washer fluid, carpet vacuumed, tire pressure checked, other fluids checked and topped off. Costs about $20-35 depending on whether there is a sale.
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thats what makes it fun[:D]
Actually i don't do as much to my vehicles as I used to. I can make more money in an hour in my line of work (which is easier then changing oil by the way) and be able to give the auto repairman some business and still have enough left over for lunch while I am waiting.
ALL AMERICAN INFIDEL
I have heard way to many horror stories about places that forgot to fill it back with oil, only let it drain for a couple seconds, etc., that I will not go back to a place like that ever again.
Most of the auto parts stores take used oil for free, and there are lots of people with used oil heaters in their shops that would be glad to take it from you.
Love them Beavers
I deliver my used oil (a gallon and a half or 6 quarts, whichever sounds worse)6 blocks away to the County maintenance shed for their waste oil heater. They thank me.
Fat chance some numbnutz would get their hands on my Studebakers or modern iron.
But if some law were passed that forbade me from doing my own work, I'd immediately throw in with the anti-gun crowd 'cuz that freedom would be the next to be lost.
Some people's thought processes, huh?
Did someone spill sarcasm on part of this post?
Art
Man, that's funny!!![:D][:D] Waiting on Nunn's retort..... lol
I don't do gear changes or transmissions.
Kingjoey, my 04, QC, 4X4 Ram 1500, Hemi made 420 RWHP at 7.3lbs of boost on the dynojet. I run 8.5lbs on the street. But this lead sled weights 5900lbs with driver.
What do you do with your old motor oil and other fluids? In Texas, it is a third degree felony to allow used motor oil to contact the ground.
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Texas is oil country; say it is not so.[:D]
You can fill a garbage can full of cutt grass, paper or whatever, and pour the oil on top of it. With any luck, and the can dont leak >>>>>> problem solved.[:D]
" Those who give up a little freedom for temporary security, deserve neither freedom nor security "
- Benjamin Franklin
Fluids: Radiator, Oil and filter (only mobil filters and 5W30 full syn is used), top off tranny fluids, and if necessary change diff fluid.
Just got done installing a cold air intake on a mustang GT.
Previously on the mustang: >>>>>> Installed Iridium premium plugs which I gaped myself. I also installed Ford racing low resistance spark plug wires. I still have to get a microtuner fo the mustang.[8D]
Lets not forget the battery.[:D]
" Those who give up a little freedom for temporary security, deserve neither freedom nor security "
- Benjamin Franklin
I respect the truth too much to bring it out on every occasion.
The biggest regret of my life is the number of temptations I've resisted successfully.
My boat has twin I/O Chevy 350's with 260 hrs. on them. I do a lot of my own work on my boat as well. I do it not because I enjoy twisting wrenches, but to save some $$$$.
Here in AZ we don't have many good mechanics
I think I can call myself one of the good ones.[:D]
I do all my own work as well.
Nothing runs like a Deere, With a CAT on its *
quote:Originally posted by kingjoey
Here in AZ we don't have many good mechanics
I think I can call myself one of the good ones.[:D]
I do all my own work as well.
Nothing runs like a Deere, With a CAT on its *
Great, now only if Caterpillar made cars[:p]
Love them Beavers
quote:Originally posted by cat-mechanic
quote:Originally posted by kingjoey
Here in AZ we don't have many good mechanics
I think I can call myself one of the good ones.[:D]
I do all my own work as well.
Nothing runs like a Deere, With a CAT on its *
Great, now only if Caterpillar made cars[:p]
Love them Beavers
Yeah, Then I would really get some overtime.
Nothing runs like a Deere, With a CAT on its *
Sometimes in my Yellow Hummer I fluff up the NVA black kevlar poopy pillows on the black leather "giddee-up" back seats. As director of the Jr. High School production "PIPPIN" my vehicle is often called on to take quite a load!
Mateomasfeo
"I am what I am!" - Popeye
kidding- My 90 GMC is easy to work on, The wifes Nis. Maxima no-touchy.
a Car should have one Coil, not 6 or 12 of them. [:D]
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Why did my "Check Engine" light come on yesterday[?]
BW
IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
Most likely its an O2 sensor. As was already said though most autoparts stores will read the code for free. or you can just try disconnecting your battery for about 15 minutes to restet the code.
It is better to be prepared, than to be suprised.
I'm pro choice: I choose to hunt, trap, eat meat, and wear fur.
quote:Originally posted by BOBBYWINS
Why did my "Check Engine" light come on yesterday[?]
BW
IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
Most likely its an O2 sensor. As was already said though most autoparts stores will read the code for free. or you can just try disconnecting your battery for about 15 minutes to restet the code.
Two things here:
First, 90% of the time that you get an O2 sensor code, the O2 sensor is not the problem. Any failure or problem that puts the fuel mixture out of spec will trip a O2 sensor too lean/rich code.
Second, the disconnecting the battery thing only works on most pre-'95 cars with OBDI, most OBDII cars require the handset to reset the MIL
Just some info to save you time and money[;)]
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