I began to give my 04 mazda 6 an oil change yesterday. I removed the undercarriage from the bottom of the car and to make a long story short I realized whoever owned the car before me stripped the oil drain plug and I could use some help. I believe I know how to get it off, but I doubt the drain plug would be useable after. So my question is, what are my options? The link shows a pic of what i'm dealing with, its step 9. Its a 6mm hex key flat head screw thats on the oil filter housing. Can I simply go to auto zone or AAP and pick up a new plug? Would they have a temp plug I could use until I can get a replacement? Do I need to buy a whole new oil pan? (i hope not).
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Thanks for all the help!!Stripped Drain plug help..?
auto part stores sell oversized bolts for oil pan plugs.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
Just wanted a little insight on this...Wal-Mart in Durant stripped my mothers oil pan, they paid a shop in town to fix it. The shop simply put an oversized plug in it but for some reason when I took it back to Wal-Mart in Durant they said they couldn't change it because it had an oversized plug in it and eventually the plug wouldn't seal I guess. They were telling me the shop should of put a helicoil in it instead, I took it to a 2nd Wal-Mart in Denison and they changed it no problem, then when my mom took it to another Wal-Mart in Sherman they said they couldn't change it because of the oversized plug. Who is telling the truth about what? I am getting tired of this whole run around and I am just about to tell Wal-Mart that they can fork out the money for a new oil pan.How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
Wal-Mart should have replaced the oill pan and here's why. The oversize plugs are self tappers, and each time you take them in and out, you run the risk of cross threading again. That's what they're afraid of. It got stripped originally, because someone overtorqued it. Their poor work, has now become YOUR problem, and that's not how to do business.How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
If Wal-Mart damaged your oil pan, they are responsible for repairing it correctly. If they had the repairs done and now won't change the oil because of the repair work done, they are responsible for getting it corrected. They damaged it, they repaired it, they have to stand behind it.
File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
just tell walmart that stripped it that you want them to fork over the money to replace it. stop all the hassle of going from walmart to walmart. most mechanics will not touch something that has been alterd so they will not be reliable if it breaks or whatnot so tell walmart in durant to pay for a new pan to be put on.. they make billiions a yr so they can dish out $100 to replace it.. good luckHow do you fix a stripped oil pan?
i have fixed lots of oil pans and have used everything from silicone to a plug....my opinion is they are just giving your mother the run around and if they are the ones that broke it to begine with i would make them replace it.How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
those people at wal-mart are jerks. if the drain plug was stripped all they had to do is put a self tapping plug in it. a self tapping plug comes with a washer and it makes its own threads.How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
The plug size has nothing to do with changing oil. But for obvious reason, if you simple putting the new oversize plug in without re-threading (making new teeth) your plug would not seal properly. Eventually it would not seal and leak oil. Worse case is it would fall off while driving and destroy your car. Have it fix properly by putting in new thread and proper plug of any size. Or, just get a new oil pan. Depend on the car it can be expansive.
The Wal-mart that does not touch your car is smart because it is a lot of responsibilities. I would not touch your car with plug like that. The thread is stripped, you need new thread or new pan with proper thread, period. But, the plug size or type does not matter. My car have 50 cent .5%26quot;x1%26quot;long s.s. bolt with a 25 cent s.s. washer for a plug. I save me money to know these things.How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
Stripping or rounding off the hex on an oil pan bolt has nothing to do with the threads. If the threads were screwed-up there's no way in hell I would have allowed anyone to screw an oversized threaded oil drain plug on *my oil pan! Wish you'd have explained exactly what about the drain plug was origionally messed-up.
I don't understand why a new %26quot;standard%26quot; oil pan drain plug wasn't substituted for the first one Walmart messed up.
Here's where you made a big mistake. A new car dealer of your mothers car should have done the repairs to begin with. If a complete new oil pan was needed then so be it. You should and could have communicated with them through the process.
Wal-Mart should have replaced the oill pan and here's why. The oversize plugs are self tappers, and each time you take them in and out, you run the risk of cross threading again. That's what they're afraid of. It got stripped originally, because someone overtorqued it. Their poor work, has now become YOUR problem, and that's not how to do business.How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
If Wal-Mart damaged your oil pan, they are responsible for repairing it correctly. If they had the repairs done and now won't change the oil because of the repair work done, they are responsible for getting it corrected. They damaged it, they repaired it, they have to stand behind it.
File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
just tell walmart that stripped it that you want them to fork over the money to replace it. stop all the hassle of going from walmart to walmart. most mechanics will not touch something that has been alterd so they will not be reliable if it breaks or whatnot so tell walmart in durant to pay for a new pan to be put on.. they make billiions a yr so they can dish out $100 to replace it.. good luckHow do you fix a stripped oil pan?
i have fixed lots of oil pans and have used everything from silicone to a plug....my opinion is they are just giving your mother the run around and if they are the ones that broke it to begine with i would make them replace it.How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
those people at wal-mart are jerks. if the drain plug was stripped all they had to do is put a self tapping plug in it. a self tapping plug comes with a washer and it makes its own threads.How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
The plug size has nothing to do with changing oil. But for obvious reason, if you simple putting the new oversize plug in without re-threading (making new teeth) your plug would not seal properly. Eventually it would not seal and leak oil. Worse case is it would fall off while driving and destroy your car. Have it fix properly by putting in new thread and proper plug of any size. Or, just get a new oil pan. Depend on the car it can be expansive.
The Wal-mart that does not touch your car is smart because it is a lot of responsibilities. I would not touch your car with plug like that. The thread is stripped, you need new thread or new pan with proper thread, period. But, the plug size or type does not matter. My car have 50 cent .5%26quot;x1%26quot;long s.s. bolt with a 25 cent s.s. washer for a plug. I save me money to know these things.How do you fix a stripped oil pan?
Stripping or rounding off the hex on an oil pan bolt has nothing to do with the threads. If the threads were screwed-up there's no way in hell I would have allowed anyone to screw an oversized threaded oil drain plug on *my oil pan! Wish you'd have explained exactly what about the drain plug was origionally messed-up.
I don't understand why a new %26quot;standard%26quot; oil pan drain plug wasn't substituted for the first one Walmart messed up.
Here's where you made a big mistake. A new car dealer of your mothers car should have done the repairs to begin with. If a complete new oil pan was needed then so be it. You should and could have communicated with them through the process.
Can i get money from Meineke?
So last thursday i decide to get a oil change from them which happens when im tired because i would prefer to do it myself.
I walk in there i ask about the type of oil change i ask for the most expensive which is the prefer with tire rotation.
I leave the car he says about 45 minutes.
Fine there is a all you can eat pizza place across the street so i decide to walk there while i get the oil changed.
Before i sit down i get a call that me radiator busted???
I don't eat i go directly back so i lost 10 bucks........
he mentioned as soon as they put it on the rack it must have had a hole already. I WAS IN SHOCK HOW COULD THAT BE.......
Guy mentioned he can replace for 420 out the doors i look at him crazy and then offer to fix for 300. Wow what a price break.
No way i can do myself and i don't have that type of money.
I TAKE A PICTURE OF WERE THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR A GOOD 5 MINUTES NO COOLANT LEAK AT ALL NOT EVEN ANY DROPS.
I take a picture of the floor no coolant at all.
I WOULD HATE TO ASSUME THEY PUNCTURED ME RADIATOR TO MAKE MONEY DURING THESE HARD TIMES.
THIS COMPANY IS WITH BBB AND THE ONLY REASON I TRUSTED THEM.
He offer to get me a radiator for 125 when i just looked in the bb and found 1 at Kragen for 99.99. Wow this guy does not stop trying to make money.
I go across the street and buy coolant and water to attempt to drive home.
a hour past less then a mile i go pick up all the parts i ordered.
I had to sell the radiator which means now i have to flush the whole engine also. Only was i could drive the car home with out it over heating.
This is all thursday on the day off which if i knew they seem to be this way i would have changed myself in 20 minutes but i want some rest. But ended up putting a whole days work until thursday night.
Very next day i am working i am a merchandiser in this car is the commuter car. About a 2 hours in to the day i noticed i was leaking oil and coolant. Its a common problem when you change the radiator that the water pump goes also.
Yes the guy did not tighten the oil pan screw and i had to fill the up again!!!!!!!
Yes drip drip from a so called Professional location backed by the BBB.
So i have call in from work friday after 2 hours of working to fix the car. I arrive home it is to late but i did buy the parts to fix. I live in a apartment and how i wish i had a garage with light for i can fix that day and not miss another day at work. That's friday i let work know i will not be able to come in i have to fix the water pump. About 4 hour and it cost about 80 dollars for the parts and at any location 250 for the labor.
Im back to work Sunday car all good now thanks to me being lazy and the oil place being crooked.
Total money lost.
Friday for work:200
Sat work:250
Labor thur:300
labor sat:300
What can i do about this????
Any help because i have never encountered a situation like this.
PS will always change me own oil from now on.Can i get money from Meineke?
Your experience with this chain matches mine. I don't know how they can get any return business if they're ripping people off.
Your radiator probably wasn't busted, they just told you it was. In fact, in all probability your water pump was leaking, they saw a drip and %26quot;assumed%26quot; (whether in good faith or bad) that the leak was coming from the radiator. $420 sounds like a decent price for parts and labor if they're replacing the entire cooling system. Which is crazy expensive, but when you've got to take old radiator hoses off it's a good time to replace 'em.
If you still had that radiator you could take it to an independent radiator shop to verify, if the radiator is good or if it's bad and you can prove Mieneke put a hole in it you may have a claim for fraud. Aside from possible punitive damages (those laws vary by state) you aren't entitled to any more than it would have cost for a competent mechanic to fix what they did to your car, possibly attorney fees and costs, and the value of loss of use of your car (i.e., what a rental would cost). A competent mechanic could likely have fixed all this in about 4 hours.
It may be worth the initial consultation fee to talk to a lawyer.Can i get money from Meineke?
The only thing you can do is call the store manager and complain about the oil leak. It'll be hard to prove that he did somethign to the radiator, even with the pictures, but you certainly can try.
Your best bet is to just forget about it and not go back.
I walk in there i ask about the type of oil change i ask for the most expensive which is the prefer with tire rotation.
I leave the car he says about 45 minutes.
Fine there is a all you can eat pizza place across the street so i decide to walk there while i get the oil changed.
Before i sit down i get a call that me radiator busted???
I don't eat i go directly back so i lost 10 bucks........
he mentioned as soon as they put it on the rack it must have had a hole already. I WAS IN SHOCK HOW COULD THAT BE.......
Guy mentioned he can replace for 420 out the doors i look at him crazy and then offer to fix for 300. Wow what a price break.
No way i can do myself and i don't have that type of money.
I TAKE A PICTURE OF WERE THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR A GOOD 5 MINUTES NO COOLANT LEAK AT ALL NOT EVEN ANY DROPS.
I take a picture of the floor no coolant at all.
I WOULD HATE TO ASSUME THEY PUNCTURED ME RADIATOR TO MAKE MONEY DURING THESE HARD TIMES.
THIS COMPANY IS WITH BBB AND THE ONLY REASON I TRUSTED THEM.
He offer to get me a radiator for 125 when i just looked in the bb and found 1 at Kragen for 99.99. Wow this guy does not stop trying to make money.
I go across the street and buy coolant and water to attempt to drive home.
a hour past less then a mile i go pick up all the parts i ordered.
I had to sell the radiator which means now i have to flush the whole engine also. Only was i could drive the car home with out it over heating.
This is all thursday on the day off which if i knew they seem to be this way i would have changed myself in 20 minutes but i want some rest. But ended up putting a whole days work until thursday night.
Very next day i am working i am a merchandiser in this car is the commuter car. About a 2 hours in to the day i noticed i was leaking oil and coolant. Its a common problem when you change the radiator that the water pump goes also.
Yes the guy did not tighten the oil pan screw and i had to fill the up again!!!!!!!
Yes drip drip from a so called Professional location backed by the BBB.
So i have call in from work friday after 2 hours of working to fix the car. I arrive home it is to late but i did buy the parts to fix. I live in a apartment and how i wish i had a garage with light for i can fix that day and not miss another day at work. That's friday i let work know i will not be able to come in i have to fix the water pump. About 4 hour and it cost about 80 dollars for the parts and at any location 250 for the labor.
Im back to work Sunday car all good now thanks to me being lazy and the oil place being crooked.
Total money lost.
Friday for work:200
Sat work:250
Labor thur:300
labor sat:300
What can i do about this????
Any help because i have never encountered a situation like this.
PS will always change me own oil from now on.Can i get money from Meineke?
Your experience with this chain matches mine. I don't know how they can get any return business if they're ripping people off.
Your radiator probably wasn't busted, they just told you it was. In fact, in all probability your water pump was leaking, they saw a drip and %26quot;assumed%26quot; (whether in good faith or bad) that the leak was coming from the radiator. $420 sounds like a decent price for parts and labor if they're replacing the entire cooling system. Which is crazy expensive, but when you've got to take old radiator hoses off it's a good time to replace 'em.
If you still had that radiator you could take it to an independent radiator shop to verify, if the radiator is good or if it's bad and you can prove Mieneke put a hole in it you may have a claim for fraud. Aside from possible punitive damages (those laws vary by state) you aren't entitled to any more than it would have cost for a competent mechanic to fix what they did to your car, possibly attorney fees and costs, and the value of loss of use of your car (i.e., what a rental would cost). A competent mechanic could likely have fixed all this in about 4 hours.
It may be worth the initial consultation fee to talk to a lawyer.Can i get money from Meineke?
The only thing you can do is call the store manager and complain about the oil leak. It'll be hard to prove that he did somethign to the radiator, even with the pictures, but you certainly can try.
Your best bet is to just forget about it and not go back.
How do I prop up my 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R to change the steering bearings?
I have a car jack and two regular jack stands. Is it possible to do the job with these? What would I need if I can't? Where do I apply the jack? It seems like the oil pan is the only exposed surface of the engine besides the exhaust. Is the oil pan strong enough to support the bike?How do I prop up my 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R to change the steering bearings?
I believe that 'Bike' is correct, since you will have to leave the back wheel on the ground, make sure you leave the bike IN GEAR, and be sure to chock it. If you have a rental shop around, I might suggest renting a bike lift myself. Even then you will have to support the back wheel, because the balance point of the bike will change as you remove and replace parts on the front end.
Either way, make sure you have at least one other person with you, if something goes whacked when your lifting or adjusting the jack stands, you will need someone to help keep your machine from hitting the concrete, which by the way, I hope is the surface you plan on working on.
On the oil pan, yes it SHOULD hold, if you are talking about a car jack like the pit crews use, make sure you put a flat(3/8s) piece of plywood, say 4 inches square on it to distribute the load over a bigger surface. I use a bike jack, on my HD Ultra and because of the rails I have to use the oil pan, but the rails are 4 inches wide and some 24 inches long.How do I prop up my 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R to change the steering bearings?
The oil pan should be strong enough. If you're concerned, lift where a bolt head shows because it means there's something behind it. Two jack stands with a board between them should support the bike well enough.How do I prop up my 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R to change the steering bearings?
A simple car jack with a protective piece of plywood across it will be strong enough to hold it upright. It is better if you have a center stand since you can then prop the center stand up on something else and that will lift the bike off the ground. However you lift it up, make sure you do a really good job of stopping if from moving around on the kick stand or on the jack so it won'[t fall later while you are working on it. I lifted my bike this way to take off the forks and change the fork seals. It works pretty easy, but it took two people to make sure the bike got lifted and secured properly first.How do I prop up my 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R to change the steering bearings?
Put the bike on the center stand and a friend on the back seat to raise the front wheel. I don't think a jack stand will fit but an old milk carton will or wood blocks, just enuff to keep the wheel in the air.How do I prop up my 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R to change the steering bearings?
I agree with both. Make sure when you are doing this have the bike in gear and maybe even have something wedged in with the rear tire to be an extra support to keep it from moving, sometimes even the slightest move can cause trouble... especially where you are in relation to the bike. The oil pan should hold. Two jack stands with a board/beam between them should support the bike just fine. If you know what you are doing you should be ok, but if you are unsure or just want assistance I would go with having a buddy around.
I believe that 'Bike' is correct, since you will have to leave the back wheel on the ground, make sure you leave the bike IN GEAR, and be sure to chock it. If you have a rental shop around, I might suggest renting a bike lift myself. Even then you will have to support the back wheel, because the balance point of the bike will change as you remove and replace parts on the front end.
Either way, make sure you have at least one other person with you, if something goes whacked when your lifting or adjusting the jack stands, you will need someone to help keep your machine from hitting the concrete, which by the way, I hope is the surface you plan on working on.
On the oil pan, yes it SHOULD hold, if you are talking about a car jack like the pit crews use, make sure you put a flat(3/8s) piece of plywood, say 4 inches square on it to distribute the load over a bigger surface. I use a bike jack, on my HD Ultra and because of the rails I have to use the oil pan, but the rails are 4 inches wide and some 24 inches long.How do I prop up my 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R to change the steering bearings?
The oil pan should be strong enough. If you're concerned, lift where a bolt head shows because it means there's something behind it. Two jack stands with a board between them should support the bike well enough.How do I prop up my 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R to change the steering bearings?
A simple car jack with a protective piece of plywood across it will be strong enough to hold it upright. It is better if you have a center stand since you can then prop the center stand up on something else and that will lift the bike off the ground. However you lift it up, make sure you do a really good job of stopping if from moving around on the kick stand or on the jack so it won'[t fall later while you are working on it. I lifted my bike this way to take off the forks and change the fork seals. It works pretty easy, but it took two people to make sure the bike got lifted and secured properly first.How do I prop up my 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R to change the steering bearings?
Put the bike on the center stand and a friend on the back seat to raise the front wheel. I don't think a jack stand will fit but an old milk carton will or wood blocks, just enuff to keep the wheel in the air.How do I prop up my 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R to change the steering bearings?
I agree with both. Make sure when you are doing this have the bike in gear and maybe even have something wedged in with the rear tire to be an extra support to keep it from moving, sometimes even the slightest move can cause trouble... especially where you are in relation to the bike. The oil pan should hold. Two jack stands with a board/beam between them should support the bike just fine. If you know what you are doing you should be ok, but if you are unsure or just want assistance I would go with having a buddy around.
In the Inland Empire area I need help. Other than the BBB who can I file a complaint with for automotive prm?
In December of last year I travel to San Bernardino, my van broke down. I had lfter replaced. The party suppose to change the oil as he did the work. It turn out he reused some of the old parts and still charge me full price. He also seal my oil plug. So the next time I needed an oil change I had to have te oil plug remove along with the oil pan, it cost me an addtion $350 to have my oil change. He said he done nothing wrong. I read the law in Californa and it said its against the law to put on silcone sealent. I went to the BBB and they side with him, inspike I show all reciepts and letters with three different companies stating what he did wrong to my van. I just feel if he charge me $700 to do something, I should not have to pay someone else to correct his mistake. I live in Wisconsin, the company is in San Bernardino so I can't take him to court. How do I get my money back for his mistake? This is a guy who told me to promise him when get to Wis I should sell the van.In the Inland Empire area I need help. Other than the BBB who can I file a complaint with for automotive prm?
I think it would be hard to recover any damages from the mechanic, but you could file a complaint with the California State Dept. of Consumer Affairs. They are responsible for the regulation of auto mechanics. Mechanics have to have a licence to operate in the state of California.In the Inland Empire area I need help. Other than the BBB who can I file a complaint with for automotive prm?
i feel so bad for you! usually the BBB is better than that. I'm not exactly sure what you can do except talk to a lawyer. you could try talking to the owners or the corporation the mechanic worked for. you can file a complaint with the e.p.a. though, no monetary reward for you. sometimes you just have to learn a lesson the hard way. again, I'm sorry that you got ripped off. you are not the only one and there's many people out there that feel your pain!!fear of solo traveling windows media player
I think it would be hard to recover any damages from the mechanic, but you could file a complaint with the California State Dept. of Consumer Affairs. They are responsible for the regulation of auto mechanics. Mechanics have to have a licence to operate in the state of California.In the Inland Empire area I need help. Other than the BBB who can I file a complaint with for automotive prm?
i feel so bad for you! usually the BBB is better than that. I'm not exactly sure what you can do except talk to a lawyer. you could try talking to the owners or the corporation the mechanic worked for. you can file a complaint with the e.p.a. though, no monetary reward for you. sometimes you just have to learn a lesson the hard way. again, I'm sorry that you got ripped off. you are not the only one and there's many people out there that feel your pain!!
1996 mustang gt. oil Pan leak?
my oil pan started leaking a it gets worse ever day and i found out the gasket on it had gon bad and needs to be replace and i whant to know how mutch a shop would pay to change it out1996 mustang gt. oil Pan leak?
1 HOUR LABOR AND COST OF THE GASKET. THIS IS EASY ENOUGH TO DO YOURSELF SO SAVE SOME MONEY AND DRAIN IT BEFORE YOU DO IT!!!1996 mustang gt. oil Pan leak?
It would cost approximately, $100 at our dealership to
replace the oil pan gasket and to refill it with oil. You can
do this job yourself for about $20, if you can get under your
car. Drain the oil, remove the oil pan bolts. Clean the old
gasket material from the matting flanges. Apply a small
bead of silicon to the new gasket to hold it onto the pan and
install it onto the matting flange. Install all the bolts finger
tight. Starting with the upper right bolt, snug it until tight,
then 1 full turn if you do not have a torque wrench. Do this in
a Criss-cross motion until all the bolts are tightened, meaning
the next bolt should be the lower left one, then the lower right
and the upper left, etc. Do not over tighten!1996 mustang gt. oil Pan leak?
Motors manual calls for 2.5 hours, that plus the oil/filter/gasket should get by with around 200 bucks.
1 HOUR LABOR AND COST OF THE GASKET. THIS IS EASY ENOUGH TO DO YOURSELF SO SAVE SOME MONEY AND DRAIN IT BEFORE YOU DO IT!!!1996 mustang gt. oil Pan leak?
It would cost approximately, $100 at our dealership to
replace the oil pan gasket and to refill it with oil. You can
do this job yourself for about $20, if you can get under your
car. Drain the oil, remove the oil pan bolts. Clean the old
gasket material from the matting flanges. Apply a small
bead of silicon to the new gasket to hold it onto the pan and
install it onto the matting flange. Install all the bolts finger
tight. Starting with the upper right bolt, snug it until tight,
then 1 full turn if you do not have a torque wrench. Do this in
a Criss-cross motion until all the bolts are tightened, meaning
the next bolt should be the lower left one, then the lower right
and the upper left, etc. Do not over tighten!1996 mustang gt. oil Pan leak?
Motors manual calls for 2.5 hours, that plus the oil/filter/gasket should get by with around 200 bucks.
I'm having car problems - advice?
I went to Wal Mart for an oil change, and they told me I had a bad oil pan gasket and rearmain seal. What does that mean? What parts will I need to buy? And about how much will that cost me to fix?I%26039;m having car problems - advice?
well unless you are leaking oil then the gaskets are fine unless they tore them up, and the gaskets are just rubber or cork seals that go inbetween parts to make sure that they dont leak, and to buy them just go to an Oreillys and tell them the make, model, year, and motor size and tell them that you need a rearmain seal and an oilpan gasket, shouldnt be more than about $30
well unless you are leaking oil then the gaskets are fine unless they tore them up, and the gaskets are just rubber or cork seals that go inbetween parts to make sure that they dont leak, and to buy them just go to an Oreillys and tell them the make, model, year, and motor size and tell them that you need a rearmain seal and an oilpan gasket, shouldnt be more than about $30
99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Motor Trouble?
Alright. I love my Eclipse. Its been with me through a lot. I've completely fracking rewired the damn thing. Ripped out the complete stock stereo system and replaced it. Done some interior mods. Had to have the transmission replaced twice and computer replaced once. I mean this car seriously shouldn't be running for what its worth, but I cant buy a new car.
Its an 99 RS automatic with 160K on the engine. Basically a 4 cyl 16 valve 2.0 liter non turbo. It had a rod tapping for while. There was a small leak in the oil pan It stopped tapping after an oil change with lucas treatment. One night it lost power and the tapping turned into a loud rapping (almost like a machine gun) I got it to drive (rather slowly and loudly) 2 miles home. It didn't wanna leave 25mph. The higher the RPM, the faster the rapping (obviously)
I realize I shouldn't have abused my baby like that. But now I need help. Where do i start with diagnosing the problem? How do i tell if its my low end or high end? Lucky me it didn't seize so would a rebuild be worth it? Please help... Haynes doesnt cut it!99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Motor Trouble?
if yo would of delt with it earlier you might have been able to get by with just replacing that bearing..
now it probably messed up the crank and rod.
check your oil and i bet you see alot of metal shavings.
you can find a rebuilt 7bolt for cheap... because they always have this problem. its called crankwalk.99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Motor Trouble?
Oh, you lost a big-end bearing, new motor time.
Frankly, rip your stereo out and find a $500 runner and start anew. No need to race, Find an old K-car or something boxy like that, just wash it and slap some 155 SR13 whitewalls for the lowrider look and keep the tunes turned up.99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Motor Trouble?
Yep sounds like the rod bearing went out. Time for a new motor. It would be low end.
No, a rebuild is not worth it with 160K on it
If you heart is set on this car you might find a repairable with totaled body and a good motor reasonable
Its an 99 RS automatic with 160K on the engine. Basically a 4 cyl 16 valve 2.0 liter non turbo. It had a rod tapping for while. There was a small leak in the oil pan It stopped tapping after an oil change with lucas treatment. One night it lost power and the tapping turned into a loud rapping (almost like a machine gun) I got it to drive (rather slowly and loudly) 2 miles home. It didn't wanna leave 25mph. The higher the RPM, the faster the rapping (obviously)
I realize I shouldn't have abused my baby like that. But now I need help. Where do i start with diagnosing the problem? How do i tell if its my low end or high end? Lucky me it didn't seize so would a rebuild be worth it? Please help... Haynes doesnt cut it!99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Motor Trouble?
if yo would of delt with it earlier you might have been able to get by with just replacing that bearing..
now it probably messed up the crank and rod.
check your oil and i bet you see alot of metal shavings.
you can find a rebuilt 7bolt for cheap... because they always have this problem. its called crankwalk.99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Motor Trouble?
Oh, you lost a big-end bearing, new motor time.
Frankly, rip your stereo out and find a $500 runner and start anew. No need to race, Find an old K-car or something boxy like that, just wash it and slap some 155 SR13 whitewalls for the lowrider look and keep the tunes turned up.99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Motor Trouble?
Yep sounds like the rod bearing went out. Time for a new motor. It would be low end.
No, a rebuild is not worth it with 160K on it
If you heart is set on this car you might find a repairable with totaled body and a good motor reasonable
Transmission fluid change on a toyota rav 4. Is there a drain plug on the pan. How do you remove the shroud?
The shroud covering the oil and transmisson appears to have plastic fasteners that will need replacing once removed. What size are they? Is there a drain plug on the bottom of the pan, or would it be easier to suck the fluid from the fill pipe? Anybody do one of these? Thanks for any advice.Transmission fluid change on a toyota rav 4. Is there a drain plug on the pan. How do you remove the shroud?
they did away with drain plugs several yrs. ago. now you have to drop the pan.
they did away with drain plugs several yrs. ago. now you have to drop the pan.
If my Automatic transmission -may- have a small leak, Do I... 1) Have gasket(s) changed, or 2) Stop-Leak ATF?
My 1995 Ford Escort - may- have a small Transmission Fluid leak. This is because the Oil Change shop couldn't come to a conclusion about whether it was leaking or not, they just saw (smelled? They were under the car when it was off) what looked like Transmission Fluid wither seeping, or trying to seep, from the pan. I didnt look at it myself, but I saw the tech (young kid) wondering if it really was a leak.
My transmission has 148,000 miles. My bigegst concern is how to change the Vacuum line someone in another post said may be contributing greatly to rough shifts *and I was going to ask that person where to find it, and if it is common for shops to change it, to help it shift better, since it makes sense it would affect it.
As for the Fluid itself: I recently added a little under a quart, as it was low. I did so after my drive from NJ to Westernmost PA.Now my transmission is OK, and it felt good on the Highway. (I wonder if the fluid level went 'up' on the highway, like Tire Pressure does, due to heat and expansion, thus making it feel OK.)
-I- feel like if the Transmission Is leaking, or seeping, or wanting to leak, the leak would be from the Gasket. If that is so, I would love a shop that has no qualms about working on it to:
1) Drop the Transmission Pan,
2) Change the Gasket and Screen and Filter, as all three are on an AT if I recall right;
3) -NOT- FLUSH THE FLUID THAT IS IN THERE AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER, as I believe the stories about new ATF killing Old ATs when they are flushed and changed completely; and
4) Re-filling the lost ATF with Valvoline MaxLife, probably about 3 quarts for the pan-dropping, maybe with 1 bottle of Stop-Leak MaxLife ATF added... And Vaccum line 'changed,' Gasket and Transmission replaced, Transmission saved, 1/3 the fluid changed. I would -love- to do this.
Is that the best way to go here? Will I be able to find a shop to pay to -do- that? A transmission place will charge more and want to do it all, right? So should I just look for a general mechanic, and talk him into it?
Or should I just pour the Stop-Leak ATF in there and hope it seals itself? I heard that too much of that is NOT good.
Anything else I need to be aware of with this issue, of wanting to service my still-good transmission before it becomes worse in a way that won't kill it?
Thanks! - JosephIf my Automatic transmission -may- have a small leak, Do I... 1) Have gasket(s) changed, or 2) Stop-Leak ATF?
drop the pan and change the fluid and filter with a new gasket. by all means don,t, i repete don,t flush it or you could wind up with more leaks. what about looking under it and see if the pan is wet. if it,s just a pan gasket then that,s not too bad but lets just hope it,s not the front seal or you will be looking at some money there.If my Automatic transmission -may- have a small leak, Do I... 1) Have gasket(s) changed, or 2) Stop-Leak ATF?
If you have not had the transmission serviced, at 140,000 miles it needs it. So just find a shop that will service it right. That is the filter removed, cleaned/replaced, and refilled. But avoid chain transmission and auto service franchises (like AAMCO).
Yes, transmission fluid does expand as it gets warmer.
Also the leak maybe some where else. Like a rotten line to the transmission cooler, or a leaking seal. But before you go out and spend a fortune on transmission replacement, realize that transmission even new use some fluid. That is why the level needs to be checked on a regular basis.
As for hanging shifts, changing the fluid and a new filter may correct this problem too.If my Automatic transmission -may- have a small leak, Do I... 1) Have gasket(s) changed, or 2) Stop-Leak ATF?
Change the filter and pan gasket don't mess with that stop leak crap.If my Automatic transmission -may- have a small leak, Do I... 1) Have gasket(s) changed, or 2) Stop-Leak ATF?
clean the under side of the engine and transmission. then drive around for awhile and check again. if you keep an eye on it for a while you can determine where the leak is coming from.then you will know where to start. don't use stop leak until last resort ,(that would only be temporary anyhow ) and you would eventually have to replace seals.
Find the leak firstserver windows live
My transmission has 148,000 miles. My bigegst concern is how to change the Vacuum line someone in another post said may be contributing greatly to rough shifts *and I was going to ask that person where to find it, and if it is common for shops to change it, to help it shift better, since it makes sense it would affect it.
As for the Fluid itself: I recently added a little under a quart, as it was low. I did so after my drive from NJ to Westernmost PA.Now my transmission is OK, and it felt good on the Highway. (I wonder if the fluid level went 'up' on the highway, like Tire Pressure does, due to heat and expansion, thus making it feel OK.)
-I- feel like if the Transmission Is leaking, or seeping, or wanting to leak, the leak would be from the Gasket. If that is so, I would love a shop that has no qualms about working on it to:
1) Drop the Transmission Pan,
2) Change the Gasket and Screen and Filter, as all three are on an AT if I recall right;
3) -NOT- FLUSH THE FLUID THAT IS IN THERE AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER, as I believe the stories about new ATF killing Old ATs when they are flushed and changed completely; and
4) Re-filling the lost ATF with Valvoline MaxLife, probably about 3 quarts for the pan-dropping, maybe with 1 bottle of Stop-Leak MaxLife ATF added... And Vaccum line 'changed,' Gasket and Transmission replaced, Transmission saved, 1/3 the fluid changed. I would -love- to do this.
Is that the best way to go here? Will I be able to find a shop to pay to -do- that? A transmission place will charge more and want to do it all, right? So should I just look for a general mechanic, and talk him into it?
Or should I just pour the Stop-Leak ATF in there and hope it seals itself? I heard that too much of that is NOT good.
Anything else I need to be aware of with this issue, of wanting to service my still-good transmission before it becomes worse in a way that won't kill it?
Thanks! - JosephIf my Automatic transmission -may- have a small leak, Do I... 1) Have gasket(s) changed, or 2) Stop-Leak ATF?
drop the pan and change the fluid and filter with a new gasket. by all means don,t, i repete don,t flush it or you could wind up with more leaks. what about looking under it and see if the pan is wet. if it,s just a pan gasket then that,s not too bad but lets just hope it,s not the front seal or you will be looking at some money there.If my Automatic transmission -may- have a small leak, Do I... 1) Have gasket(s) changed, or 2) Stop-Leak ATF?
If you have not had the transmission serviced, at 140,000 miles it needs it. So just find a shop that will service it right. That is the filter removed, cleaned/replaced, and refilled. But avoid chain transmission and auto service franchises (like AAMCO).
Yes, transmission fluid does expand as it gets warmer.
Also the leak maybe some where else. Like a rotten line to the transmission cooler, or a leaking seal. But before you go out and spend a fortune on transmission replacement, realize that transmission even new use some fluid. That is why the level needs to be checked on a regular basis.
As for hanging shifts, changing the fluid and a new filter may correct this problem too.If my Automatic transmission -may- have a small leak, Do I... 1) Have gasket(s) changed, or 2) Stop-Leak ATF?
Change the filter and pan gasket don't mess with that stop leak crap.If my Automatic transmission -may- have a small leak, Do I... 1) Have gasket(s) changed, or 2) Stop-Leak ATF?
clean the under side of the engine and transmission. then drive around for awhile and check again. if you keep an eye on it for a while you can determine where the leak is coming from.then you will know where to start. don't use stop leak until last resort ,(that would only be temporary anyhow ) and you would eventually have to replace seals.
Find the leak first
Questions about a 88 pontiac fiero?
ok it was running fine i dropped the transmission pan and changed the oil and filter. i put new oil in it and ran it once it reaches operating temperature its starts slipping..could this be caused perhaps i put to much fluid in it?? if so how does that happen?Questions about a 88 pontiac fiero?
the age of this car is where most shops will not entertain a transmission drain and fill, a flush, or a filter swap. Reason being the result of your experience. Fluid level too high, check the fluid level is critical as the transmission must breathe, to full of fluid cannot. Can only advise the treatment of Trans-X, one time. If this does not cure it, then its tranny time. luv serQuestions about a 88 pontiac fiero?
it probably don,t have enough fluid in it. get it hot, park on a level surface, leave it running and check it. fill it to the full mark.Questions about a 88 pontiac fiero?
Anyone ever notice whenever Bandit 60 shows up everyone gets a thumbs down.
Just an observation
the age of this car is where most shops will not entertain a transmission drain and fill, a flush, or a filter swap. Reason being the result of your experience. Fluid level too high, check the fluid level is critical as the transmission must breathe, to full of fluid cannot. Can only advise the treatment of Trans-X, one time. If this does not cure it, then its tranny time. luv serQuestions about a 88 pontiac fiero?
it probably don,t have enough fluid in it. get it hot, park on a level surface, leave it running and check it. fill it to the full mark.Questions about a 88 pontiac fiero?
Anyone ever notice whenever Bandit 60 shows up everyone gets a thumbs down.
Just an observation
Have a 1990 hoda accord wont start?
i changed the oil and replaced the pan gasket, changed the thermostat had to disconect 2 sensors to get to the thermostat did not disconect battery.. put everything back the way i took it off did not break any wires off ...or for get anything went to start the car and car wont start any ideals, on why it wont start by not disconnecting the battery when i took off the sensors have anything to do with it? and if so how do i reset the the brain tryed to disconect the batery and reconnecting car turns over just wont startHave a 1990 hoda accord wont start?
Sounds to me as if a trip to the local Honda repairman for a little talk is advisable.
If your battery power is low, charge it.
Check the connections that you disconnected to make sure -- if you can do it without loosing all the new oil you put in.
You didn't touch by mistake the wires from the ignition system?
Sorry, not much help -- if your car turns over, I would try again, this time floor the accelerator and keep it there - no pumping -- while you let the engine turn over for a little while. If it is flooded this should help.
Edit: perhaps by means of a voltmeter you may be able to determine from the outside if inside sensors (if that's what they were) are connected properly?Have a 1990 hoda accord wont start?
it sound liek ur crank sencor got disconected other then that then ur rotor module got burned out .unless it's newer brand andrun on a module and coil .Have a 1990 hoda accord wont start?
sounds like your crank sensor(located by the pan gasket on the engine block) it may have come disconnected without your knowing.
Sounds to me as if a trip to the local Honda repairman for a little talk is advisable.
If your battery power is low, charge it.
Check the connections that you disconnected to make sure -- if you can do it without loosing all the new oil you put in.
You didn't touch by mistake the wires from the ignition system?
Sorry, not much help -- if your car turns over, I would try again, this time floor the accelerator and keep it there - no pumping -- while you let the engine turn over for a little while. If it is flooded this should help.
Edit: perhaps by means of a voltmeter you may be able to determine from the outside if inside sensors (if that's what they were) are connected properly?Have a 1990 hoda accord wont start?
it sound liek ur crank sencor got disconected other then that then ur rotor module got burned out .unless it's newer brand andrun on a module and coil .Have a 1990 hoda accord wont start?
sounds like your crank sensor(located by the pan gasket on the engine block) it may have come disconnected without your knowing.
What to use to fix a spot chipped off on the tranny's mating surface to oil pan?
The last mechanic who changed my tranny's oil .stripped three holes thread.He used 3/8 bolt to replace the 5/16 one.because this he chipped a piece of the aluminum off the mating surface,right by the thread hole(outer edge),about 2/3 size of a penney.now it is leaking.
Got a set of heli-coil to take care of those stripped holes.
How to fix this chip?
Will %26quot;J B weld%26quot; work?(high temp)?
or what else work better?What to use to fix a spot chipped off on the tranny%26039;s mating surface to oil pan?
JB Weld should do the trick. Heli-coil the stripped holes, Put a bolt in the hole then JB Weld where the aluminum chipped off. Pull the bolt out, (that was to keep the JB Weld out of the threads). Let the JB Weld dry for at least a day then sand the mating surface.What to use to fix a spot chipped off on the tranny%26039;s mating surface to oil pan?
Yeah it'll work for awhile...
The best thing to to do is to heliarc or TIG and grind it down.
Then make a gasket probably neoprene or some other oil
resistant material and thicker.
Got a set of heli-coil to take care of those stripped holes.
How to fix this chip?
Will %26quot;J B weld%26quot; work?(high temp)?
or what else work better?What to use to fix a spot chipped off on the tranny%26039;s mating surface to oil pan?
JB Weld should do the trick. Heli-coil the stripped holes, Put a bolt in the hole then JB Weld where the aluminum chipped off. Pull the bolt out, (that was to keep the JB Weld out of the threads). Let the JB Weld dry for at least a day then sand the mating surface.What to use to fix a spot chipped off on the tranny%26039;s mating surface to oil pan?
Yeah it'll work for awhile...
The best thing to to do is to heliarc or TIG and grind it down.
Then make a gasket probably neoprene or some other oil
resistant material and thicker.
1990 Nissan 300ZX engine (no turbo)?
This one dude is selling a 300zx (with a little problem). He went and got an oil change. however, unfortunately, I guess the oil pan wasn't tied hard enough or something like that after the oil change. Now, on his way home from the oil change shop, he began to hear a knocking sound from the pistons. the faster he goes the worse the sound gets.
Is the whole engine needs to be replaced?
If so, how much would a good used 90' 300zx engine cost?
Is it possible to replace the non-turbo engine with a twin turbo?
How much the installation will cost?
thanx1990 Nissan 300ZX engine (no turbo)?
If the Z was leaking oil, then more likely the noise is the lifters. As you loose oil pressure, the lifters will start to make the noise. The car needs to get oil right away, it can not be driven like that.
Now, if the oil was replaced and has the normal level, and still the noise is loud and steady (never goes away), you got a knocking problem there and could be the lifters that got damage, or something else like the valves and even the pistons.
Those problems are common on the VG30DE engines after many years of use, and that story of loosing oil might just be a bunch of BS he is telling you to try to sell the car.
If you wish to buy the car, make sure to get it for cheap, otherwise, is not worth it. You have about 90% chances that you will have to fix that engine, so you will have to add at least $2K to it.
A new engine is always better, you can get a short block or a long block (I recommend you the long block to avoid problems and complications) or you could repait the old engine if you wish to upgrade it. A NA engine (non turbo) is not really worth upgrading as the price will not be worth the extra power you can gain. I suggest leaving it NA and just replace the engine (long block as I said) and be over with it.
You can buy a NA long block at Nissan, Stillen, Z1, etc, etc. Engine plus labor will run about $2K to over $3K depending on who and what you do.
To go for a TT (twin turbo) is a different story, and you need to have at least $10K for the conversion. Basically you need to buy not just the engine, but the turbos, air piping, water piping, oil piping, intercoolers, radiator (you must change it to fit the pipes), AC Condenser (same as radiator, you must change it), ECU (computer) for the TT, and many more small things but that add lots of $$$$.
A twin turbo conversion is only worth the money when you have a good Z and want to upgrade it, and you want not just a stock 300HP engine, but something better. It is your chance to upgrade the turbos, intercoolers, cams, ECU, etc, etc. Price for a real upgrade and conversion is over $15K. A 600HP setup will run you very easy for $20K (600BHP which is about 450-500 RWHP).
Don檛 forget, the 300ZX is an old car and will need also many repairs for other things. You should keep extra $1K or more in a safe place dedicated to the car as it will ask for it. Trust me, I know. Replacing the harness is a good idea at this point, and it might be hard as Nissan is discontinuing it already.
Good luck.1990 Nissan 300ZX engine (no turbo)?
If you have the know how, and tools, I'd say go for it.
If you have to pay someone to do it, don't. The cost of repairs will exceed the value of the car.1990 Nissan 300ZX engine (no turbo)?
Sounds to me like a B.S. story. If a shop failed to tighten the plug or filter, they would be responsible for any damages. And why did the dumbass keep driving it if it was knocking?? Check with a reputable engine rebuilder in your area, or check online with Jasper Engines.1990 Nissan 300ZX engine (no turbo)?
if it was a loud clicking, theres also the possiblitty of it just being the lifters. when an engine is low on oil, that is an indicator, the lifters will be drained of oil and you'll hear them clicking and they can get quite loud and will get faster as the rpm's increase. this unfortunately how i tell when to add oil to my car :P i need to fix that leak if i can find it....
basically you need to have a mechanic, or someone whos mechanically inclined look at it and listen to it.
Is the whole engine needs to be replaced?
If so, how much would a good used 90' 300zx engine cost?
Is it possible to replace the non-turbo engine with a twin turbo?
How much the installation will cost?
thanx1990 Nissan 300ZX engine (no turbo)?
If the Z was leaking oil, then more likely the noise is the lifters. As you loose oil pressure, the lifters will start to make the noise. The car needs to get oil right away, it can not be driven like that.
Now, if the oil was replaced and has the normal level, and still the noise is loud and steady (never goes away), you got a knocking problem there and could be the lifters that got damage, or something else like the valves and even the pistons.
Those problems are common on the VG30DE engines after many years of use, and that story of loosing oil might just be a bunch of BS he is telling you to try to sell the car.
If you wish to buy the car, make sure to get it for cheap, otherwise, is not worth it. You have about 90% chances that you will have to fix that engine, so you will have to add at least $2K to it.
A new engine is always better, you can get a short block or a long block (I recommend you the long block to avoid problems and complications) or you could repait the old engine if you wish to upgrade it. A NA engine (non turbo) is not really worth upgrading as the price will not be worth the extra power you can gain. I suggest leaving it NA and just replace the engine (long block as I said) and be over with it.
You can buy a NA long block at Nissan, Stillen, Z1, etc, etc. Engine plus labor will run about $2K to over $3K depending on who and what you do.
To go for a TT (twin turbo) is a different story, and you need to have at least $10K for the conversion. Basically you need to buy not just the engine, but the turbos, air piping, water piping, oil piping, intercoolers, radiator (you must change it to fit the pipes), AC Condenser (same as radiator, you must change it), ECU (computer) for the TT, and many more small things but that add lots of $$$$.
A twin turbo conversion is only worth the money when you have a good Z and want to upgrade it, and you want not just a stock 300HP engine, but something better. It is your chance to upgrade the turbos, intercoolers, cams, ECU, etc, etc. Price for a real upgrade and conversion is over $15K. A 600HP setup will run you very easy for $20K (600BHP which is about 450-500 RWHP).
Don檛 forget, the 300ZX is an old car and will need also many repairs for other things. You should keep extra $1K or more in a safe place dedicated to the car as it will ask for it. Trust me, I know. Replacing the harness is a good idea at this point, and it might be hard as Nissan is discontinuing it already.
Good luck.1990 Nissan 300ZX engine (no turbo)?
If you have the know how, and tools, I'd say go for it.
If you have to pay someone to do it, don't. The cost of repairs will exceed the value of the car.1990 Nissan 300ZX engine (no turbo)?
Sounds to me like a B.S. story. If a shop failed to tighten the plug or filter, they would be responsible for any damages. And why did the dumbass keep driving it if it was knocking?? Check with a reputable engine rebuilder in your area, or check online with Jasper Engines.1990 Nissan 300ZX engine (no turbo)?
if it was a loud clicking, theres also the possiblitty of it just being the lifters. when an engine is low on oil, that is an indicator, the lifters will be drained of oil and you'll hear them clicking and they can get quite loud and will get faster as the rpm's increase. this unfortunately how i tell when to add oil to my car :P i need to fix that leak if i can find it....
basically you need to have a mechanic, or someone whos mechanically inclined look at it and listen to it.
My 2001 Audi A6 Quattro is leaking, how much will it cost to fix it?
I just got my oil changed and they stated that I had a major engine oil leak, major trans pan leak and rear differential leak. How much will it cost to fix all of this?My 2001 Audi A6 Quattro is leaking, how much will it cost to fix it?
its probably not as much as you think. The engine oil leak could be something simple as a valve cover or oil pan gasket, the trans could be the transmission pan gasket and the rear end could just be the diff cover... I would send the money to have it looked at at a creditable shop. Spending $500 on fixing it is still cheeper than $500 a month in payments for 3 to 5 years...server software
its probably not as much as you think. The engine oil leak could be something simple as a valve cover or oil pan gasket, the trans could be the transmission pan gasket and the rear end could just be the diff cover... I would send the money to have it looked at at a creditable shop. Spending $500 on fixing it is still cheeper than $500 a month in payments for 3 to 5 years...
Oil pan in a 2000 mustang?
my oil pan is cracked. my brother in law says he can change it but how had is it?? like what exactly do you have to do?? what tools do you need and can you just do it in your drive way?? bc i have heard tat you have to take the engine out or something to get to it. but when you look under my car you can see it right there. my car is a 2000 Ford mustang V6 3.8L. please give all specific details. tools and everythingOil pan in a 2000 mustang?
About 2 weeks ago I had the aluminum oil pan on my 98 Mustang V6 replaced. I'm reasonably good at wrenching but after looking at the job ahead I decided to have a Ford dealership do the job. They guarantee the work, no leaks etc. Total cost u.s. $603.34Oil pan in a 2000 mustang?
Either remove the engine, or you have to drop the frame in the front about a foot.Oil pan in a 2000 mustang?
Take your Mustang to a Ford dealer. Most labor guides say it will take about 4 hours to do this job if you have the right tools and equipment, like a hoist. Ford dealerships warranty their parts and labor on repairs for 12 months or 12,000 miles. This can be a stressful and messy repair for a backyard mechanic. Good luck.
About 2 weeks ago I had the aluminum oil pan on my 98 Mustang V6 replaced. I'm reasonably good at wrenching but after looking at the job ahead I decided to have a Ford dealership do the job. They guarantee the work, no leaks etc. Total cost u.s. $603.34Oil pan in a 2000 mustang?
Either remove the engine, or you have to drop the frame in the front about a foot.Oil pan in a 2000 mustang?
Take your Mustang to a Ford dealer. Most labor guides say it will take about 4 hours to do this job if you have the right tools and equipment, like a hoist. Ford dealerships warranty their parts and labor on repairs for 12 months or 12,000 miles. This can be a stressful and messy repair for a backyard mechanic. Good luck.
Has anyone ever changed the transmission oil filter on a 05 Nissan Sentra S 1.8?
I own this car and I tried changing it's automatic transmission oil filter. I was able to drain and remove the pan. I got all the bolts out of the filter, except for one. This one bolt was near the driver's side. I could spin it clockwise or counter-clock wise, but it didn't seem to loosen or tighten. I took it to a jiffy lube, and they too were unable to remove the filter, due to the same bolt. Can anyone tell me, how to remove this bolt?Has anyone ever changed the transmission oil filter on a 05 Nissan Sentra S 1.8?
WOW. that bolt has a 10mm nut and washer on top of the valve body. That nut is just spining. I have to worry about just why you thought you needed to change the filter screen. Many Sentras get by with just regular trans drain and fill. DRIP drip DRIP Good LuckHas anyone ever changed the transmission oil filter on a 05 Nissan Sentra S 1.8?
How bad can it be to go through all that trouble,if your tranny has a problem and it has to be removed then you can take it out,otherwise I would not bother about it,just change the fluid.
WOW. that bolt has a 10mm nut and washer on top of the valve body. That nut is just spining. I have to worry about just why you thought you needed to change the filter screen. Many Sentras get by with just regular trans drain and fill. DRIP drip DRIP Good LuckHas anyone ever changed the transmission oil filter on a 05 Nissan Sentra S 1.8?
How bad can it be to go through all that trouble,if your tranny has a problem and it has to be removed then you can take it out,otherwise I would not bother about it,just change the fluid.
My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
I didn't pay for my tags on time in november 2007. So i didn,t drive it. every once in awhile i would start it but soon it ran all the way out of gas. I know smart right. So know at the time it was january I changed the oil pan gasket ,put some gas in it ,the batt is dead so i charge. Start it and it starts shacking. So now i go to the auto parts store and get spark plugs and cap and rotor put it all together .Now it's time to start my car and it runs fine Turn it of check my work start it again then here comes the smoke. When i first start it nothing when i push and the gas it starts to flow. I take it out for a drive and after awhile it will stop smoking. Now what did i do to it?My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
....the patch helped my mom stop smokingMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
it is running rich. could have an coolant temp sensor bad telling it that the motor is warm dumping gas and causing the smoke till it warms up then it fine. id check that temp senorMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
first find out where the smoke is coming from (spilled oil on the exhaust will burn off) but if there is a major leak you may have to re do the gaskets again
if you are referring to smoke from the tail pipe, it is an older car so small amount is expected from worn valve seals and guides if it is excesive you can try (bardahls no smoke) an aditive for the oil but find the cause before you do anythingMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
sounds like a comedian you do. speak like a clown you do. must be kidding you are. what did you do, you ask.
screwed up, I say!My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
probably got stuck piston rings.get some Seafoam at the parts store and follow directions.My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
Engine %26amp; Mileage? Sounds like the Valve Guides %26amp; Seals are leaking Bad and when you added the New Oil it got into your pistons,because of that it more then likely won't pass Smog!My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
you didnt do anything
most likely the intake valve seals are cooked .. its an old car you know
the oil sips past the seals into the combustion chamber and you get the white smoke
I take it the smoke is white , cause if it's black... that is unburned fuel and it would be stinging your eyes
one remedy I use is add about 4 oz. of brake fluid about 200mi before I change my oil and that softens the seals and frees the piston rings if they are seized on the pistonMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
what color is the smoke?
blue = oil
white = coolant
black = unburned fuelMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
Get it the patch, or gum.My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
Really need to know what color smoke you have.
White, blue, or black? Also, what does it smell like?
Does it smell like gas, or maybe sweet smelling?My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
By getting another car! I know it harsh but even if it a $500 car, you will probably be better off, you are going to spend more than that on this pile just guessing at whats wrong. But really it could be that the crank case isn't getting airflow
Wait I misread your question! The oil is leaking down though the valves and probably the cylinders. Replace the engine or have it rebuilt.....or get a new car.My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
Well, you didn't. What happened is the oil seals on the valve seats have gotten old and begun to wear and shrink. When the engine is shut down and is cooled off the oil drips into the cylinders. When started, it burns off the oil and leaks in a little more. As the engine heats up, the seals close, the oil leakage stops, and the smoke goes away.
This is not a life or death problem and the engine will continue to run (if that all it is). The problem may reduce some with normal operation (or not). There is a product sold at most auto parts stores called %26quot;engine restore%26quot; it's made by Bardall, comes in a silver can with black letters. Get some, use it. You will be happy again. That stuff actually works and will help that problem.My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
easy hillbilly fix . for a full tank of gas add a half of a moth ball to your tank . half a tank 3/4 of moth ball . and if you have a throttle body carb remove the filter start the engine and give the throttle a pull as you pour a gallon of white vinegar down the carb then drive it aroundMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
possibly the rings if it is oil smoke ( you can tell by smelling it) if it's gas or water smoke could be a sensor (if smoke smells like gas) or if it smells like anti - freeze (sweet smell) possibly head or gasket.My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
It might have froze and caused a leak in the head gasket. Or when you replaced the oil pan gasket it leaked and caused it to over heat that will make it smoke.
....the patch helped my mom stop smokingMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
it is running rich. could have an coolant temp sensor bad telling it that the motor is warm dumping gas and causing the smoke till it warms up then it fine. id check that temp senorMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
first find out where the smoke is coming from (spilled oil on the exhaust will burn off) but if there is a major leak you may have to re do the gaskets again
if you are referring to smoke from the tail pipe, it is an older car so small amount is expected from worn valve seals and guides if it is excesive you can try (bardahls no smoke) an aditive for the oil but find the cause before you do anythingMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
sounds like a comedian you do. speak like a clown you do. must be kidding you are. what did you do, you ask.
screwed up, I say!My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
probably got stuck piston rings.get some Seafoam at the parts store and follow directions.My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
Engine %26amp; Mileage? Sounds like the Valve Guides %26amp; Seals are leaking Bad and when you added the New Oil it got into your pistons,because of that it more then likely won't pass Smog!My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
you didnt do anything
most likely the intake valve seals are cooked .. its an old car you know
the oil sips past the seals into the combustion chamber and you get the white smoke
I take it the smoke is white , cause if it's black... that is unburned fuel and it would be stinging your eyes
one remedy I use is add about 4 oz. of brake fluid about 200mi before I change my oil and that softens the seals and frees the piston rings if they are seized on the pistonMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
what color is the smoke?
blue = oil
white = coolant
black = unburned fuelMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
Get it the patch, or gum.My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
Really need to know what color smoke you have.
White, blue, or black? Also, what does it smell like?
Does it smell like gas, or maybe sweet smelling?My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
By getting another car! I know it harsh but even if it a $500 car, you will probably be better off, you are going to spend more than that on this pile just guessing at whats wrong. But really it could be that the crank case isn't getting airflow
Wait I misread your question! The oil is leaking down though the valves and probably the cylinders. Replace the engine or have it rebuilt.....or get a new car.My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
Well, you didn't. What happened is the oil seals on the valve seats have gotten old and begun to wear and shrink. When the engine is shut down and is cooled off the oil drips into the cylinders. When started, it burns off the oil and leaks in a little more. As the engine heats up, the seals close, the oil leakage stops, and the smoke goes away.
This is not a life or death problem and the engine will continue to run (if that all it is). The problem may reduce some with normal operation (or not). There is a product sold at most auto parts stores called %26quot;engine restore%26quot; it's made by Bardall, comes in a silver can with black letters. Get some, use it. You will be happy again. That stuff actually works and will help that problem.My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
easy hillbilly fix . for a full tank of gas add a half of a moth ball to your tank . half a tank 3/4 of moth ball . and if you have a throttle body carb remove the filter start the engine and give the throttle a pull as you pour a gallon of white vinegar down the carb then drive it aroundMy 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
possibly the rings if it is oil smoke ( you can tell by smelling it) if it's gas or water smoke could be a sensor (if smoke smells like gas) or if it smells like anti - freeze (sweet smell) possibly head or gasket.My 88 Cadillac is now smoking how do i stop it?
It might have froze and caused a leak in the head gasket. Or when you replaced the oil pan gasket it leaked and caused it to over heat that will make it smoke.
Should I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
I have recently been doing my own repairs/maintenance on my cars. I always use a haynes manual and have or can aquire all of the necessary tools. Recently I changed the oil pan gasket (oil leak), replaced brake fluid and transmission fluid, replaced pvc valve, and I have always changed my own oil.
Im a little slow at doing these things as I like to take my time and do them right. If I did it myself, how long do you think it would take.
I just don't want to go over my head.. I read the instructionss and it doesnt seem to hard. Also, I would likely replace the water pump as well.
Note: I'm not being cheap... Its partially for the savings but also because I like to do these things myself.Should I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
It's a big task - but if you want to be adventurous and want to tinker - I dont see why not. Make sure you have a piggie bank in the event you need to buy a new car. Getting at the timing belt and screwing up could cost you your engine.
But if it's something you love to do - go for it.Should I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
the book calls for 4.8 hrs. you need to remove the radiator and all of the belt driven accessories. if you dont line up the gears properly it will not run and you could cause serious engine damage. its a fairly easy job if you are mechaincly inclined, also you shouldnt ever have to replace a timing chain unless it breaks which almost never happens, but if you want to fix what aint broke dont say i didnt warn you. it will cost you about $100 bucks for every thing provided you dont open up a can of worms good luck
Im a little slow at doing these things as I like to take my time and do them right. If I did it myself, how long do you think it would take.
I just don't want to go over my head.. I read the instructionss and it doesnt seem to hard. Also, I would likely replace the water pump as well.
Note: I'm not being cheap... Its partially for the savings but also because I like to do these things myself.Should I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
It's a big task - but if you want to be adventurous and want to tinker - I dont see why not. Make sure you have a piggie bank in the event you need to buy a new car. Getting at the timing belt and screwing up could cost you your engine.
But if it's something you love to do - go for it.Should I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
the book calls for 4.8 hrs. you need to remove the radiator and all of the belt driven accessories. if you dont line up the gears properly it will not run and you could cause serious engine damage. its a fairly easy job if you are mechaincly inclined, also you shouldnt ever have to replace a timing chain unless it breaks which almost never happens, but if you want to fix what aint broke dont say i didnt warn you. it will cost you about $100 bucks for every thing provided you dont open up a can of worms good luck
Should I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
I have recently been doing my own repairs/maintenance on my cars. I always use a haynes manual and have or can aquire all of the necessary tools. Recently I changed the oil pan gasket (oil leak), replaced brake fluid and transmission fluid, replaced pvc valve, and I have always changed my own oil.
Im a little slow at doing these things as I like to take my time and do them right. If I did it myself, how long do you think it would take.
I just don't want to go over my head.. I read the instructionss and it doesnt seem to hard. Also, I would likely replace the water pump as well.
Note: I'm not being cheap... Its partially for the savings but also because I like to do these things myself.Should I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
If you're comfortable trying it and you have the tools, manuals, parts and mechanical aptitude necessary I'd say go for it.
Be aware that if you screw up the timing when changing the chain, the engine could be destroyed entirely. If you trust your ability to do it right the first time, I'd say take your time, follow the manual to the letter and give it a shot. If you're not 100% sure you can do it for whatever reason and you don't want to risk grenading the whole engine if you screw up, take it to a pro.Should I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
yes if you know how to do this type of work than i say yes you not only save money but lots of time a few head ache is worth it but with today cars you really have to know what your doing or it will cost you a lot more than you want. RoseShould I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
I would not recommend it at all but if you think you can do it then go for it but remember that the 2.7 engine is one of the worse engine ever built so make sure that %26quot;everything%26quot; is done perfect....bird girl myspace
Im a little slow at doing these things as I like to take my time and do them right. If I did it myself, how long do you think it would take.
I just don't want to go over my head.. I read the instructionss and it doesnt seem to hard. Also, I would likely replace the water pump as well.
Note: I'm not being cheap... Its partially for the savings but also because I like to do these things myself.Should I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
If you're comfortable trying it and you have the tools, manuals, parts and mechanical aptitude necessary I'd say go for it.
Be aware that if you screw up the timing when changing the chain, the engine could be destroyed entirely. If you trust your ability to do it right the first time, I'd say take your time, follow the manual to the letter and give it a shot. If you're not 100% sure you can do it for whatever reason and you don't want to risk grenading the whole engine if you screw up, take it to a pro.Should I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
yes if you know how to do this type of work than i say yes you not only save money but lots of time a few head ache is worth it but with today cars you really have to know what your doing or it will cost you a lot more than you want. RoseShould I replace the timing chaing on my 2000 2.7liter dodge intrepid myself?
I would not recommend it at all but if you think you can do it then go for it but remember that the 2.7 engine is one of the worse engine ever built so make sure that %26quot;everything%26quot; is done perfect....
Rear main seal change?
Ok so my rear main seal on my 1983 Buick Regal is bad and is leaking oil from it. so ive bought the new seal but im wondering how hard this type of rear main seal is to change. Because people have told me that this kind of seal can be changed without taking out the engine or transmission. People have told me it can be done just by taking oil pan off and changing it from in there. Is That true. Here a pic of the kind of seal it is. ( http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t338/Pepe775/seal.jpg )Rear main seal change?
Near perfect answer by Big Willy. I will add a couple of minor things. 1.)Use a small screwdriver to push on one end of the old seal to get it started to come out. 2.)Get a can of brake cleaner and use the little tube the comes with it and spray out the channel that the seal comes out of. 3.)Use a thin coat of oil to lube the new seal before sliding it in, makes it go in much easier.
Be glad they are the rubber type seals and not the rope seals. Those are a pain in the ace to change.Rear main seal change?
what engine and what type of transmissionRear main seal change?
Can be done, take off the pan. You will need to remove the rear crankshaft journal cap. You take one half of your two piece seal and after gently removing the old one above the crank slowly push it up and around the crank into the engine. Then the other sets in the cap and you install the cap to the proper torque specifications for that engine.Rear main seal change?
As stated above provided seal is 2 piece. One piece seal a lot more work.
Near perfect answer by Big Willy. I will add a couple of minor things. 1.)Use a small screwdriver to push on one end of the old seal to get it started to come out. 2.)Get a can of brake cleaner and use the little tube the comes with it and spray out the channel that the seal comes out of. 3.)Use a thin coat of oil to lube the new seal before sliding it in, makes it go in much easier.
Be glad they are the rubber type seals and not the rope seals. Those are a pain in the ace to change.Rear main seal change?
what engine and what type of transmissionRear main seal change?
Can be done, take off the pan. You will need to remove the rear crankshaft journal cap. You take one half of your two piece seal and after gently removing the old one above the crank slowly push it up and around the crank into the engine. Then the other sets in the cap and you install the cap to the proper torque specifications for that engine.Rear main seal change?
As stated above provided seal is 2 piece. One piece seal a lot more work.
How many quarts of oil?
are needed to put in when I have my trans pan kit changed? I normally use 5quarts when the engine oil is changed on a 96 suburban with 454 motor.
thanks in advanceHow many quarts of oil?
Do as Bob says but 7 qts. should be more than enough.How many quarts of oil?
the whole tranny takes 11.5 sooooo get 9 just to be safe. Replace everything and put in 5 quarts. Start the vehicle and run through all the gears waiting about 10sec in between shifting. check level and add. repeat until the fluid is correct on the dipstick
thanks in advanceHow many quarts of oil?
Do as Bob says but 7 qts. should be more than enough.How many quarts of oil?
the whole tranny takes 11.5 sooooo get 9 just to be safe. Replace everything and put in 5 quarts. Start the vehicle and run through all the gears waiting about 10sec in between shifting. check level and add. repeat until the fluid is correct on the dipstick
How do I fix this oil leak?
My 2000 Explorer is leaking a bit of oil. I took it to the local mechanic, who's a good guy (but foreign and very hard to undertsand)--he %26quot;fixed%26quot; it and didn't charge me a dime. But the leak is still there! I went back and asked him about it, and he said the oil pan needed a new pin--but to wait until the next time the oil needed to be changed (which is a few months off). I didn't really understand his reasoning, and I don't want to wait. Thoughts/suggestions? Thanks!How do I fix this oil leak?
Aint no such animal as a pin on da pan!
He probably was trying to tell you the leak was at the pan (pin) and he tightened up the drain plug on the pan (pin). I know what you mean 'bout them furiners. I can't hardly understand them yankees that done moved into my area!
Te reason to wait until the next oil change is the drain plug (and he may call this a pin) has a bad gasket on it. If he removed it to change the gasket, you would loose all the oil. It has to come off at the next oil change, and he must think the leak is not severe enough to require immediate attention (and adde expense). Sounds like this guy might be looking out for you. Prob'ly oughta keep him as your mechanic. If the language thing comes up again, keep asking til you understand, or have him write it down.How do I fix this oil leak?
well if you have to put in a new pin then your oil is going to come out anyway, so you can wait or change your oil now and replace the pin, pretty much the only option. sorry.How do I fix this oil leak?
This guy sounds like he's good.... keep him! He was probably saying pan, as in oil pan leaking.... if that's to be fixed and its not such a big leak, he was just telling you to wait till you need the oil changed, so not to waste it since its gonna be changed when he replaces the oil pan gasket. But I would like to add this.... KEEP A CHECK ON THE OIL LEVEL, maybe once a week should be good. Don't want to add a engine to that oil pan. By fixed it, he probably tried tightening down on the oil pan, which sometimes fixes it, since the bolts can loosen under the heat and cold they see. But it didn't do it. You could just go ahead and get him to do it now if you want, he had good intentions.How do I fix this oil leak?
the seal on the plug in the pan could be worn or the gasket on youre pan could be worn
Aint no such animal as a pin on da pan!
He probably was trying to tell you the leak was at the pan (pin) and he tightened up the drain plug on the pan (pin). I know what you mean 'bout them furiners. I can't hardly understand them yankees that done moved into my area!
Te reason to wait until the next oil change is the drain plug (and he may call this a pin) has a bad gasket on it. If he removed it to change the gasket, you would loose all the oil. It has to come off at the next oil change, and he must think the leak is not severe enough to require immediate attention (and adde expense). Sounds like this guy might be looking out for you. Prob'ly oughta keep him as your mechanic. If the language thing comes up again, keep asking til you understand, or have him write it down.How do I fix this oil leak?
well if you have to put in a new pin then your oil is going to come out anyway, so you can wait or change your oil now and replace the pin, pretty much the only option. sorry.How do I fix this oil leak?
This guy sounds like he's good.... keep him! He was probably saying pan, as in oil pan leaking.... if that's to be fixed and its not such a big leak, he was just telling you to wait till you need the oil changed, so not to waste it since its gonna be changed when he replaces the oil pan gasket. But I would like to add this.... KEEP A CHECK ON THE OIL LEVEL, maybe once a week should be good. Don't want to add a engine to that oil pan. By fixed it, he probably tried tightening down on the oil pan, which sometimes fixes it, since the bolts can loosen under the heat and cold they see. But it didn't do it. You could just go ahead and get him to do it now if you want, he had good intentions.How do I fix this oil leak?
the seal on the plug in the pan could be worn or the gasket on youre pan could be worn
Transmission Service?
I have a 1999 Vovo S80 with 250,000 Km.Brought it in for Transmission Filter %26amp; Oil change.Techs showed me Oil pan with large pieces of clutch material in it.
Car was road tested everything still seems to be working fine.
Suggested tranny rebuild for approx. $1000.
How common is it to find such material in pan?Transmission Service?
Very comon thats why you change fluid.Transmission Service?
Trust Me a Brand New Car comes off the assembly line, as soon as they crank the motor, shift the transmission, it through off the metal flakes, Do they also need a new transmission?
Ask them this question, you'll get the proper work done.Transmission Service?
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.Transmission Service?
Transmissions don't need rebuilt if the clutch is wearing, it means you will need to replace the clutch. They are trying to hose you. The mechanic knows the tranney is fine, so if you pay for the rebuild, he is going to clean the outside of the tranny, replace a couple old bolts and laugh at you will drinking beer with his buddies. Don't fall for it.
Drive it until the clutch starts to slip, then tell a mechanic you need a clutch replaced.
Car was road tested everything still seems to be working fine.
Suggested tranny rebuild for approx. $1000.
How common is it to find such material in pan?Transmission Service?
Very comon thats why you change fluid.Transmission Service?
Trust Me a Brand New Car comes off the assembly line, as soon as they crank the motor, shift the transmission, it through off the metal flakes, Do they also need a new transmission?
Ask them this question, you'll get the proper work done.Transmission Service?
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.Transmission Service?
Transmissions don't need rebuilt if the clutch is wearing, it means you will need to replace the clutch. They are trying to hose you. The mechanic knows the tranney is fine, so if you pay for the rebuild, he is going to clean the outside of the tranny, replace a couple old bolts and laugh at you will drinking beer with his buddies. Don't fall for it.
Drive it until the clutch starts to slip, then tell a mechanic you need a clutch replaced.
How much horsepower can I get out of a 1990Chevy 305 TBI? And How?
I have a 1990 Chevy Camaro RS. With a 305 TBI. Stock I think is 170hp.
I've resealed %26amp; cleaned the oil pan, put a new oil pump, changed the timing belt, resealed %26amp; cleaned the intake manifold, and a few other tune ups.
What should I do to get some more horsepower out of this engine?
My budget is about $500 for parts.How much horsepower can I get out of a 1990Chevy 305 TBI? And How?
A $500 budget is tough to work with but here is a big hp boost combination if you can go up to about $725.
Crane HI-6S Multi-Spark Ignition (Part Number: 6000-6302) $191.99
http://www.jegs.com/i/Crane/270/6000-630
Crane cam (Grind Number: HR-284-2S-12 IG) $319.95 plus about $25 for a cam change gasket set
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail
Turbo City Hi Flow Small Block Throttle Body $179.95
http://www.turbocity.com/product_info.ph
And then if you can scrape up another $114.71, to bring it all together and get 'almost' the most horsepower available, I suggest you add a JET Stage 2 Performance Chip (Part : 19010S)
http://www.performancecenter.com/partnum
I said %26quot;almost%26quot; the most horsepower available because after the mods it would be better to take your car to a speed shop and get a dyno tuned custom burn chip specific for your setup. But that alone would cost nearly $500, so the JET Stage 2 Performance Chip is your next best option.How much horsepower can I get out of a 1990Chevy 305 TBI? And How?
try an after market air filter like k%26amp; n 50 bucks and true dual exhaust system maybe some good glass packs or cheap flowmaster from 180 to 400 bucks. there is also a tornado which is supposed to help with air mixture about 40 bucks and a throttle body spacer that could help with air fuel mixture also about 50 to 100 bucks depending on which one. the difference is small individually but does help,How much horsepower can I get out of a 1990Chevy 305 TBI? And How?
get a 750 holley and a manifold and two 2.5'' exhausts.
Chev motors don't have timing belts they have a timming chain.How much horsepower can I get out of a 1990Chevy 305 TBI? And How?
Try a NOX system.
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I've resealed %26amp; cleaned the oil pan, put a new oil pump, changed the timing belt, resealed %26amp; cleaned the intake manifold, and a few other tune ups.
What should I do to get some more horsepower out of this engine?
My budget is about $500 for parts.How much horsepower can I get out of a 1990Chevy 305 TBI? And How?
A $500 budget is tough to work with but here is a big hp boost combination if you can go up to about $725.
Crane HI-6S Multi-Spark Ignition (Part Number: 6000-6302) $191.99
http://www.jegs.com/i/Crane/270/6000-630
Crane cam (Grind Number: HR-284-2S-12 IG) $319.95 plus about $25 for a cam change gasket set
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail
Turbo City Hi Flow Small Block Throttle Body $179.95
http://www.turbocity.com/product_info.ph
And then if you can scrape up another $114.71, to bring it all together and get 'almost' the most horsepower available, I suggest you add a JET Stage 2 Performance Chip (Part : 19010S)
http://www.performancecenter.com/partnum
I said %26quot;almost%26quot; the most horsepower available because after the mods it would be better to take your car to a speed shop and get a dyno tuned custom burn chip specific for your setup. But that alone would cost nearly $500, so the JET Stage 2 Performance Chip is your next best option.How much horsepower can I get out of a 1990Chevy 305 TBI? And How?
try an after market air filter like k%26amp; n 50 bucks and true dual exhaust system maybe some good glass packs or cheap flowmaster from 180 to 400 bucks. there is also a tornado which is supposed to help with air mixture about 40 bucks and a throttle body spacer that could help with air fuel mixture also about 50 to 100 bucks depending on which one. the difference is small individually but does help,How much horsepower can I get out of a 1990Chevy 305 TBI? And How?
get a 750 holley and a manifold and two 2.5'' exhausts.
Chev motors don't have timing belts they have a timming chain.How much horsepower can I get out of a 1990Chevy 305 TBI? And How?
Try a NOX system.
Will an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
I have a 97 Chevy Blazer, 2wd, 4dr. When I bought it for $1000, 4 months ago, I knew it had a small oil leak. I still thought it was a great deal, since the car still drove well and all else seemed in good condition. I had my dad look at it, and we initially thought the oil leak was a bad Oil Send/Receive Unit or Sensor. I'm still not sure if that's actually what the oil leak is due to or not because, I later determined that there was no way I could replace the part by myself....it's nestled in behind the engine....something way over my head.
Now for the reality, I'm a full time college student, there's no way I can afford to go to a mechanic. I feel reasonably confident in my abilities to fix most automotive problems, assuming I can even get to the problem.
Here's where it gets interesting: 2 months after I bought the truck, it started overheating. Not like smoke billowing out or anything, just way high into the red on the temp gauge. Then the overheating got bad enough for it to stall out on me one day. I did a full check of hoses, radiator and reservoir, here's what I found - a brownish-stain like build-up in the bottom of the reservoir; a lot of creamy looking gunk built up on the radiator cap; and the hose that runs from the water pump had a tear in it at the base where it connected.
Here's what I did : I flushed the reservoir and radiator (unhooked main hoses to allow free flow), with water as completely as I could. Water seemed to be making a full circulation, was coming out pretty clear once antifreeze was flushed out. I snipped the hose that had the tear above where the tear was, and re-clamped it to the base. I added fresh antifreeze to the reservoir and radiator, and cleaned the radiator cap.
The over-heating seemed to lessen a little, but then became sporadic after that...it would over-heat pretty quickly, and then drop back down to normal range....if i drove too much longer, it would rise back towards the red again.
So then I took a guess for the Thermostat, went and bought a top-of-the-line from Autozone, and replaced it.
Still over-heating.
All this time, the oil leak is still present, it's cause still unknown. I'm having to put in about a gallon of oil once a month. Last time I checked the levels, (a week ago), the oil level seems to actually be a little high, though most of the oil on the dipstick looks way watered down. Not sure if it would do anygood to do an actual oil change since there's such a big leak. I also forgot to mention that I did check obvious things like the drain-pan plug and oil filter, when I first bought it, to make sure that wasn't the source of the oil leak, but everything seems to be nice and tight.
I also had a check light come on a couple months ago, and a diagnotic showed I needed to replace the Oxygen Sensor. I bought one, thinking I would replace...but jack-*** me, I didn't realize I have several. I'm still not sure how many I actually have, or where they all are. Since I bought the truck from someone else, I have no owner manual, and have yet to find a repair manual ffrom an AutoZone. Oy.
I have no idea if the Oxygen Sensor could be affecting the oil leak...or the over-heating.
Yesterday, after driving home from school...while the truck was still hot and in the red, i opened the hood....there's a hissing noise...and smoke coming from what looks like the alternator (though the could be from below that..?).
As of two weeks ago, the truck is now nearly undrivable for more than 5-7 minutes. After approximately 7 minutes of driving, the temp gauge is WAY passed the red, and any further driving will cause the car to completely stall out. A new development: Now when it stalls out, a battery symbol appears on my dash, the brakes get rock-hard and won't pump at all, followed by an immediate stall. When the truck is running, the battery gauge sits right in the middle. Is this due to oil or battery?
I know that if I could just figure out what part needs to be replaced, and how to get to the damn part, I could fix it, or call a friend and get help fixing it.
As it stands though, I don't know enough about cars to know how to determine what the problem actually is. I don't know if any of these problems could be affecting or causing any of the other problems or if they're all seperate, and I don't know which I should address first.
I need help....I will humbly accept any suggestions or ideas.Will an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
The oil leak should have been easy to find normally, because you just put cardboard under the engine and seel where it drips.
But the over heating should never have happened.
You never drive a car with any over heating, at all.
You fix it immediately.
It might have just been the hose tear and low coolant, but now it sounds like you let the engine get so hot it warped the head.
Once the head gasket does not seal any more, you can get oil in the radiator, and water in the oil.
Both are horrible.
You need to take the head/s off, have them machined flat, and replace the head gaskets.
It will cost you about $800.
And ignore the oxygen sensor. That is just reacting to the fact the head gasket is blown and you are pumping out oil and water in the exhaust.Will an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
Thanks for all the help and great advice everyone. I called a couple of mechanics for a really rough estimate for the head gasket, the worst was $2000. I'm told I could do it myself, but I thought the heads need to be sent out to make sure they're straight or flat or something?
sounds like a head gasket gone if you have a creamy sediment in the radWill an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
seems like you've got a big L but what can you expect for a $1000 check your fan clutch that may be the reason that it is over heating most people over look those types of things as for the oil leak i've got the same problem i have no idea whats the name of the thing its coming from so can't help you right thereWill an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
I think, (hope?)you have multiple problems, because I cannot think of one thing that would explain all this. Yes , oil does help cool the engine, so an oil leak would cause it to run warmer, but not like this. Some parts of this story sound like a blown head gasket. That would explain the overheating and the oil leak. A blown headgasket right behing the alternator could explain the hissing (steam) and a wet alternator could cause the battery light to come on.
The hard brakes sound like a large vaccuum that removes the power from the powerbrakes.
Cannot help you with the Oxygen Sensor(s) Are you sure there are several?
Good Luck, I would like to here about the root of this mysteryWill an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
Check your water pump. Try to move it by wiggling the fan. Also, check the drive belt. It may just be loose. Of course, you didn't mention if the fan belt is even there.Will an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
You can replace the head gasket. It is'n't rocket scienceWill an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
All that writing on your part and all I have to tell you is you have a blown head gasket. Sorry but that is whats wrong.
Now for the reality, I'm a full time college student, there's no way I can afford to go to a mechanic. I feel reasonably confident in my abilities to fix most automotive problems, assuming I can even get to the problem.
Here's where it gets interesting: 2 months after I bought the truck, it started overheating. Not like smoke billowing out or anything, just way high into the red on the temp gauge. Then the overheating got bad enough for it to stall out on me one day. I did a full check of hoses, radiator and reservoir, here's what I found - a brownish-stain like build-up in the bottom of the reservoir; a lot of creamy looking gunk built up on the radiator cap; and the hose that runs from the water pump had a tear in it at the base where it connected.
Here's what I did : I flushed the reservoir and radiator (unhooked main hoses to allow free flow), with water as completely as I could. Water seemed to be making a full circulation, was coming out pretty clear once antifreeze was flushed out. I snipped the hose that had the tear above where the tear was, and re-clamped it to the base. I added fresh antifreeze to the reservoir and radiator, and cleaned the radiator cap.
The over-heating seemed to lessen a little, but then became sporadic after that...it would over-heat pretty quickly, and then drop back down to normal range....if i drove too much longer, it would rise back towards the red again.
So then I took a guess for the Thermostat, went and bought a top-of-the-line from Autozone, and replaced it.
Still over-heating.
All this time, the oil leak is still present, it's cause still unknown. I'm having to put in about a gallon of oil once a month. Last time I checked the levels, (a week ago), the oil level seems to actually be a little high, though most of the oil on the dipstick looks way watered down. Not sure if it would do anygood to do an actual oil change since there's such a big leak. I also forgot to mention that I did check obvious things like the drain-pan plug and oil filter, when I first bought it, to make sure that wasn't the source of the oil leak, but everything seems to be nice and tight.
I also had a check light come on a couple months ago, and a diagnotic showed I needed to replace the Oxygen Sensor. I bought one, thinking I would replace...but jack-*** me, I didn't realize I have several. I'm still not sure how many I actually have, or where they all are. Since I bought the truck from someone else, I have no owner manual, and have yet to find a repair manual ffrom an AutoZone. Oy.
I have no idea if the Oxygen Sensor could be affecting the oil leak...or the over-heating.
Yesterday, after driving home from school...while the truck was still hot and in the red, i opened the hood....there's a hissing noise...and smoke coming from what looks like the alternator (though the could be from below that..?).
As of two weeks ago, the truck is now nearly undrivable for more than 5-7 minutes. After approximately 7 minutes of driving, the temp gauge is WAY passed the red, and any further driving will cause the car to completely stall out. A new development: Now when it stalls out, a battery symbol appears on my dash, the brakes get rock-hard and won't pump at all, followed by an immediate stall. When the truck is running, the battery gauge sits right in the middle. Is this due to oil or battery?
I know that if I could just figure out what part needs to be replaced, and how to get to the damn part, I could fix it, or call a friend and get help fixing it.
As it stands though, I don't know enough about cars to know how to determine what the problem actually is. I don't know if any of these problems could be affecting or causing any of the other problems or if they're all seperate, and I don't know which I should address first.
I need help....I will humbly accept any suggestions or ideas.Will an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
The oil leak should have been easy to find normally, because you just put cardboard under the engine and seel where it drips.
But the over heating should never have happened.
You never drive a car with any over heating, at all.
You fix it immediately.
It might have just been the hose tear and low coolant, but now it sounds like you let the engine get so hot it warped the head.
Once the head gasket does not seal any more, you can get oil in the radiator, and water in the oil.
Both are horrible.
You need to take the head/s off, have them machined flat, and replace the head gaskets.
It will cost you about $800.
And ignore the oxygen sensor. That is just reacting to the fact the head gasket is blown and you are pumping out oil and water in the exhaust.Will an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
Thanks for all the help and great advice everyone. I called a couple of mechanics for a really rough estimate for the head gasket, the worst was $2000. I'm told I could do it myself, but I thought the heads need to be sent out to make sure they're straight or flat or something?
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Will an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?sounds like a head gasket gone if you have a creamy sediment in the radWill an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
seems like you've got a big L but what can you expect for a $1000 check your fan clutch that may be the reason that it is over heating most people over look those types of things as for the oil leak i've got the same problem i have no idea whats the name of the thing its coming from so can't help you right thereWill an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
I think, (hope?)you have multiple problems, because I cannot think of one thing that would explain all this. Yes , oil does help cool the engine, so an oil leak would cause it to run warmer, but not like this. Some parts of this story sound like a blown head gasket. That would explain the overheating and the oil leak. A blown headgasket right behing the alternator could explain the hissing (steam) and a wet alternator could cause the battery light to come on.
The hard brakes sound like a large vaccuum that removes the power from the powerbrakes.
Cannot help you with the Oxygen Sensor(s) Are you sure there are several?
Good Luck, I would like to here about the root of this mysteryWill an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
Check your water pump. Try to move it by wiggling the fan. Also, check the drive belt. It may just be loose. Of course, you didn't mention if the fan belt is even there.Will an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
You can replace the head gasket. It is'n't rocket scienceWill an oil leak effect or cause over-heating?
All that writing on your part and all I have to tell you is you have a blown head gasket. Sorry but that is whats wrong.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
How is it that this happened to my car??
It threw a rod through my oil pan. I've only had the car for a little over 6 months. I had it smogged, flushed the transmission, and I have had the oil changed on it TWICE! Granted it is an 89 Camry LE. I have checked the oil and fluid levels on a regular basis so what would cause this? And yes, I did have a mechanic check it out before I bought it.How is it that this happened to my car??
you are just lucky!hey i always say wear is like compounded and only goes away when repaired,i think the word is(not in my vocab today).so abuse, vibration and wear have taken its toll and you are the lucky winner of the day woohoo(i know it sucks)hey it aint your fault unless youve been like revving it way high etc.i can tell you toyota makes a good powerplant and they dont often scatter if its any condolence.How is it that this happened to my car??
don't blame the car -- there are no bad cars, just bad owners. Not you. But sometime in the last 20 years, it had an owner that was not so responsible, and it's useful life was shortened.
ok, there are some bad cars. but not yours.
you are just lucky!hey i always say wear is like compounded and only goes away when repaired,i think the word is(not in my vocab today).so abuse, vibration and wear have taken its toll and you are the lucky winner of the day woohoo(i know it sucks)hey it aint your fault unless youve been like revving it way high etc.i can tell you toyota makes a good powerplant and they dont often scatter if its any condolence.How is it that this happened to my car??
don't blame the car -- there are no bad cars, just bad owners. Not you. But sometime in the last 20 years, it had an owner that was not so responsible, and it's useful life was shortened.
ok, there are some bad cars. but not yours.
Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
I went in for my routine oil change when the mechanic advised me I had a leak to my 94 Legend. They temporarily fixed this by using an oversized plug.(?) That seemed to remedy the problem but as time went on the little spots on my driveway turned into huge leaks. My mechanic said that the oil pan needed to be changed out and a new gasket kit installed. The job cost me $700 ($300 of labor). That was in Aug 06.
I've had suspicions about my mechanic and how there always seems to be a problem with my car. I have changed mechanics since then. On my last oil change I was advised that I have an oil leak. I had 2 different shops inspect the oil pan/gasket to see if it had really been replaced and both shops said no. One even went as far as to say that they just probably cleaned the pan to look new but upon futher inspection they can definitely say it had not been replaced.
What should I do now? Would getting a lawyer be worth it? I'm leary of going back to the mechanic.Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
Contact the Bureau Of Automotive Repair if you have one in your state. Or the Better Business BureauAuto mechanic rip off...help.?
always get a second opinion.................Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
You can go back and ask him where he bought the pan from, and have him show you HIS receipt for the pan, NOT the receipt he gave you. Also, you can ask him if he still has your old pan. You can take him to small claims court if you feel you have been ripped off. Make sure you take your other mechanics as witnesses. Getting a lawyer over 700 dollars isn't worth it. Sounds to me like you have a strong case.
From now on, anytime you have parts changed on your car, ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ask to have the old parts back. This will assure you that the parts have been changed.Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
It certainly sounds a little odd. Using an oversized plug will in no way stop a leak in an oil pan gasket. As far as a lawyer, I think that the cost of the lawyer, and the time involved for yourself might be more trouble than it's worth. Has anyone been able to tell you at this point what this leak is? It would be interesting to find out.Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
If that was recent, take it back, most work at any decent shop will have something like 6mo/6k mi warranty on their work, it will say on the paperwork you signed. If its still covered (longer than 6 mo/6k)... tell them its leaking again, fix it. Funny though, I have an 89 Legend (great choice in cars btw) and the plug, unless cross threaded (prob by them) should never leak. My legend has had the oil changed about every 2k mi and its up to 340k, thats roughly 170 times....no problem here... I cant believe they would suggest a larger olug in the first place. Anyways. If they didnt put on a new one, take pictures, you could take them to small claims court. Besides that, you should ask what the other shops would charge to change it.... its a pretty easy job when its on a lift.... drain the oil, pull the pan and seal, install reverse...add oil and your good.....Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
i would go back to them n ask them to fix it or write them a letter saying that u acknowledge that the oil pan has not been replace n being inspected by 2 other mechanic shop and ask for refund the money of the work they did . if no response i would take them to a small claim court and settle there with all the evidence u haveAuto mechanic rip off...help.?
Your drain plug was probably stripped out from over tightening. Honda/Acuras are famous for being prone to this problem. The only way to fix it right is to replace the pan or repair (weld nut on inside) the pan. Either way the pan has to be removed. I do think the costs seem high. You should check the rates from an Acura dealer. They can look it up in a book. If you were over charged, take them to small claims. Judges don't like crooks. BTW. quick change oil places are known to over tighten and strip drain plugs. The proper method is to use a torque wrench and the replace the crush washer ($0.25) every time the plug is removed.Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
Well not really be worth it but you need to let him know you caught him and tell him your going to turn him in not only to the better business bureau but the certifiecating office for mechanics they will yank his licenseAuto mechanic rip off...help.?
Time is a factor with this. If it has been too long or no cooperation with the mechanic, report it to anybody that will listen, Better Business Bureau, Media, Law Enforcement(fraud), Ministry of Transportation, etc. Make sure you have all paper work to back your story and even statements from the other mechanics.
I've had suspicions about my mechanic and how there always seems to be a problem with my car. I have changed mechanics since then. On my last oil change I was advised that I have an oil leak. I had 2 different shops inspect the oil pan/gasket to see if it had really been replaced and both shops said no. One even went as far as to say that they just probably cleaned the pan to look new but upon futher inspection they can definitely say it had not been replaced.
What should I do now? Would getting a lawyer be worth it? I'm leary of going back to the mechanic.Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
Contact the Bureau Of Automotive Repair if you have one in your state. Or the Better Business BureauAuto mechanic rip off...help.?
always get a second opinion.................Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
You can go back and ask him where he bought the pan from, and have him show you HIS receipt for the pan, NOT the receipt he gave you. Also, you can ask him if he still has your old pan. You can take him to small claims court if you feel you have been ripped off. Make sure you take your other mechanics as witnesses. Getting a lawyer over 700 dollars isn't worth it. Sounds to me like you have a strong case.
From now on, anytime you have parts changed on your car, ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ask to have the old parts back. This will assure you that the parts have been changed.Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
It certainly sounds a little odd. Using an oversized plug will in no way stop a leak in an oil pan gasket. As far as a lawyer, I think that the cost of the lawyer, and the time involved for yourself might be more trouble than it's worth. Has anyone been able to tell you at this point what this leak is? It would be interesting to find out.Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
If that was recent, take it back, most work at any decent shop will have something like 6mo/6k mi warranty on their work, it will say on the paperwork you signed. If its still covered (longer than 6 mo/6k)... tell them its leaking again, fix it. Funny though, I have an 89 Legend (great choice in cars btw) and the plug, unless cross threaded (prob by them) should never leak. My legend has had the oil changed about every 2k mi and its up to 340k, thats roughly 170 times....no problem here... I cant believe they would suggest a larger olug in the first place. Anyways. If they didnt put on a new one, take pictures, you could take them to small claims court. Besides that, you should ask what the other shops would charge to change it.... its a pretty easy job when its on a lift.... drain the oil, pull the pan and seal, install reverse...add oil and your good.....Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
i would go back to them n ask them to fix it or write them a letter saying that u acknowledge that the oil pan has not been replace n being inspected by 2 other mechanic shop and ask for refund the money of the work they did . if no response i would take them to a small claim court and settle there with all the evidence u haveAuto mechanic rip off...help.?
Your drain plug was probably stripped out from over tightening. Honda/Acuras are famous for being prone to this problem. The only way to fix it right is to replace the pan or repair (weld nut on inside) the pan. Either way the pan has to be removed. I do think the costs seem high. You should check the rates from an Acura dealer. They can look it up in a book. If you were over charged, take them to small claims. Judges don't like crooks. BTW. quick change oil places are known to over tighten and strip drain plugs. The proper method is to use a torque wrench and the replace the crush washer ($0.25) every time the plug is removed.Auto mechanic rip off...help.?
Well not really be worth it but you need to let him know you caught him and tell him your going to turn him in not only to the better business bureau but the certifiecating office for mechanics they will yank his licenseAuto mechanic rip off...help.?
Time is a factor with this. If it has been too long or no cooperation with the mechanic, report it to anybody that will listen, Better Business Bureau, Media, Law Enforcement(fraud), Ministry of Transportation, etc. Make sure you have all paper work to back your story and even statements from the other mechanics.
How do I change the oil in a 1999 Rodeo and add transmission fluid?
So here's the thing: there are two pans under the truck, my husband drained the wrong one and we think it was the transmission fluid. It has a hard time shifting now - we only drove it to see if that was the problem. How do we fix this problem? He added the new oil - so we are now overflowing on oil as well. Where do we add the transmission fluid? Is there anything else I should know? Please don't let me lose my favorite ride!!! Help me!How do I change the oil in a 1999 Rodeo and add transmission fluid?
Try not to start the engine again until you have drained the engine oil and refilled it with fresh oil to the proper level. Be sure the drain pan is big enough to hold nine quarts and just forget about trying to 'save' any of the old fresh/dirty mix. You can leave the filter alone.
If we're talking about an automatic transmission, the good news is it uses just regular Dexron III fluid. The bad news is you have to fill it from underneath: there is no dipstick tube. To the left of the drain plug, the trans mission pan should have a sort of notch in its shape. Within the notch, there should be another plug. You'll have to pull this and actually pump the fluid vertically into the trans through this hole until it runs over. You should grab perhaps six quart bottles for this as it's hard to all of a bottle this way. I'm cheap, so I screw the applicator cap from a bottle of gear lube onto the ATF bottle and push a length of hose over that to get it done. Just don't squeeze the bottle hard: the gear lube cap is a sloppy fit. It will be messy and transmission fluid stains badly ,so wear junk clothing and have some cat litter and rags handy.How do I change the oil in a 1999 Rodeo and add transmission fluid?
assuming it is an automatic transmission you will fill it through the dip stick tube. easy just pull out the dipstick labeled transmissionand see if there is fluid on it. if not put a few quarts in start the truck hold the brake and switch through the gears to get the fluid in the valve body. check the fluid level and put more in if it needs it. check it in park with the engine running. the engine oil is in front of the tranny so just have your husband look for a different drainplug under the truck and change the oil. also just to b safe you might wanna take your vehicle to a shop when your husband is done and have them check all your fluids to make sure they are at the correct levelHow do I change the oil in a 1999 Rodeo and add transmission fluid?
there is a fill level plug on the side of the transmission. same on my 2000 passport.How do I change the oil in a 1999 Rodeo and add transmission fluid?
As for the engine oil, completely drain the oil and change the filter.Ruining the engine with too much oil in it will create smoke and could damage your engine (requires approximately 5 quarts of oil). On the transmission, there are two drain plugs, one on the transmission oil pan and one on the transmission case off to the side of the pan. The transmission is filled from the plug on the case. This now becomes the trick, you need some kind of pump to get fluid up and in until it starts to flow out freely. Use Dextron 3 (III) automatic transmission fluid (ATF) only. Replace plug, start and run the car for three minutes, shut off, remove the plug. If fluid comes out, replace the plug and you are good to go. If not, add more fluid and repeat the procedure.
Try not to start the engine again until you have drained the engine oil and refilled it with fresh oil to the proper level. Be sure the drain pan is big enough to hold nine quarts and just forget about trying to 'save' any of the old fresh/dirty mix. You can leave the filter alone.
If we're talking about an automatic transmission, the good news is it uses just regular Dexron III fluid. The bad news is you have to fill it from underneath: there is no dipstick tube. To the left of the drain plug, the trans mission pan should have a sort of notch in its shape. Within the notch, there should be another plug. You'll have to pull this and actually pump the fluid vertically into the trans through this hole until it runs over. You should grab perhaps six quart bottles for this as it's hard to all of a bottle this way. I'm cheap, so I screw the applicator cap from a bottle of gear lube onto the ATF bottle and push a length of hose over that to get it done. Just don't squeeze the bottle hard: the gear lube cap is a sloppy fit. It will be messy and transmission fluid stains badly ,so wear junk clothing and have some cat litter and rags handy.How do I change the oil in a 1999 Rodeo and add transmission fluid?
assuming it is an automatic transmission you will fill it through the dip stick tube. easy just pull out the dipstick labeled transmissionand see if there is fluid on it. if not put a few quarts in start the truck hold the brake and switch through the gears to get the fluid in the valve body. check the fluid level and put more in if it needs it. check it in park with the engine running. the engine oil is in front of the tranny so just have your husband look for a different drainplug under the truck and change the oil. also just to b safe you might wanna take your vehicle to a shop when your husband is done and have them check all your fluids to make sure they are at the correct levelHow do I change the oil in a 1999 Rodeo and add transmission fluid?
there is a fill level plug on the side of the transmission. same on my 2000 passport.How do I change the oil in a 1999 Rodeo and add transmission fluid?
As for the engine oil, completely drain the oil and change the filter.Ruining the engine with too much oil in it will create smoke and could damage your engine (requires approximately 5 quarts of oil). On the transmission, there are two drain plugs, one on the transmission oil pan and one on the transmission case off to the side of the pan. The transmission is filled from the plug on the case. This now becomes the trick, you need some kind of pump to get fluid up and in until it starts to flow out freely. Use Dextron 3 (III) automatic transmission fluid (ATF) only. Replace plug, start and run the car for three minutes, shut off, remove the plug. If fluid comes out, replace the plug and you are good to go. If not, add more fluid and repeat the procedure.
I have a 94 Ford f-150- 302 that I need to replace the oil pan gasket on.?
I always ask the same stupid question every time I change one but how much do i torque the oil pan bolts and is there a specific order to the this model I am suppose to tighten them in?
Thanks for the help.I have a 94 Ford f-150- 302 that I need to replace the oil pan gasket on.?
10-12 ft-lbs, according to chiltons, no order givenI have a 94 Ford f-150- 302 that I need to replace the oil pan gasket on.?
id say around 10 pds and no ordersoftware java
Thanks for the help.I have a 94 Ford f-150- 302 that I need to replace the oil pan gasket on.?
10-12 ft-lbs, according to chiltons, no order givenI have a 94 Ford f-150- 302 that I need to replace the oil pan gasket on.?
id say around 10 pds and no order
How much money will it cost..rouch estimate anyways..to get my car fixed?
I just took it into the shop and asked them to give me an estimate on my car, no call back yet, i hope they dont start working on it until i know because otherwise if its more than the car is worth i would rather just junk it. I have all the parts excepts for lifters in the engine. They have to change an oil pan and put a gasket on there. I assume if they have to change the lifters they need to change the gaskets involving that too. Any idea how much roughly i should be thinkin about paying..they charge 48$ an hour for labor and i have the parts except the lifters, gaskets and what not.How much money will it cost..rouch estimate anyways..to get my car fixed?
all depends on the vehicle..some engines almost have to be removed to install pan gaskets. Depending on what %26quot;gaskets%26quot; you are replacing..2-6 hours ?!?!How much money will it cost..rouch estimate anyways..to get my car fixed?
sounds like ur confused...why change lifters if gasget is bad...if lifters r bad u should change cam tooand put on timing belt/chain while its apart...hay...ur right...junk it...
all depends on the vehicle..some engines almost have to be removed to install pan gaskets. Depending on what %26quot;gaskets%26quot; you are replacing..2-6 hours ?!?!How much money will it cost..rouch estimate anyways..to get my car fixed?
sounds like ur confused...why change lifters if gasget is bad...if lifters r bad u should change cam tooand put on timing belt/chain while its apart...hay...ur right...junk it...
I think women know how to have their oil changed in their cars verses a man you think?
Oil Change instructions for Women:
1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the last oil change.
2) Drink a cup of coffee.
3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave, driving a properly maintained vehicle.
Money spent:
Oil Change:
$30.00
Coffee: $1.00
Total: $31.00
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Oil Change instructions for Men :
1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a case of oil, filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a scented tree, use your debit card for $50.00.
2) Stop by 7/11 and buy a case of beer, (debit $20), drive home.
3) Open a beer and drink it.
4) Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands.
5) Find jack stands under kid's pedal car.
6) In frustration, open another beer and drink it.
7) Place drain pan under engine.
8) Look for 9/16 box end wrench.
9) Give up and use crescent wrench.
10) Unscrew drain plug.
11) Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil: splash hot oil on you in process. Cuss.
12) Crawl out from under car to wipe hot oil off of face and arms. Throw kitty litter on spilled oil.
13) Have another beer while watching oil drain.
14) Spend 30 minutes looking for oil filter wrench.
15) Give up; crawl under car and hammer a screwdriver through oil filter and twist off.
16) Crawl out from under car with dripping oil filter splashing oil everywhere from holes. Cleverly hide old oil filter among trash in trash can to avoid environmental penalties. Drink a beer.
17) Install new oil filter making sure to apply a thin coat of oil to gasket surface.
18) Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine.
19) Remember drain plug from step 11.
20) Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan.
21) Drink beer.
22) Discover that first quart of fresh oil is now on the floor. Throw kitty litter on oil spill.
23) Get drain plug back in with only a minor spill. Drink beer.
24) Crawl under car getting kitty litter into eyes. Wipe eyes with oily rag used to clean drain plug. Slip with stupid crescent wrench tightening drain plug and bang knuckles on frame removing any excess skin between knuckles and frame.
25) Begin cussing fit.
26) Throw stupid crescent wrench.
27) Cuss for additional 5 minutes because wrench hit bowling trophy..
28) Beer.
29) Clean up hands and bandage as required to stop blood flow.
30) Beer.
31) Dump in five fresh quarts of oil.
32) Beer.
33) Lower car from jack stands.
34) Move car back to apply more kitty litter to fresh oil spilled during any missed steps.
35) Beer.
36) Test drive car.
37) Get pulled over: arrested for driving under the influence.
38) Car gets impounded.
39) Call loving wife, make bail.
40) 12 hours later, get car from impound yard.
Money spent:
Parts: $50.00
DUI: $2500.00
Impound fee: $75.00
Bail: $1500.00
Beer: $20..00
Total: $4,145.00
But you know the job was done right!I think women know how to have their oil changed in their cars verses a man you think?
You are absolutely right LOL. Thats just the way I do it and this happened to me except the DUI (impaired driving) charge. LOL
I love it.
And I couldn't call my wife anyway cause she is still pissed off about the mixer (Black and Decker) that I am making her use LOL
1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the last oil change.
2) Drink a cup of coffee.
3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave, driving a properly maintained vehicle.
Money spent:
Oil Change:
$30.00
Coffee: $1.00
Total: $31.00
==========
Oil Change instructions for Men :
1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a case of oil, filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a scented tree, use your debit card for $50.00.
2) Stop by 7/11 and buy a case of beer, (debit $20), drive home.
3) Open a beer and drink it.
4) Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands.
5) Find jack stands under kid's pedal car.
6) In frustration, open another beer and drink it.
7) Place drain pan under engine.
8) Look for 9/16 box end wrench.
9) Give up and use crescent wrench.
10) Unscrew drain plug.
11) Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil: splash hot oil on you in process. Cuss.
12) Crawl out from under car to wipe hot oil off of face and arms. Throw kitty litter on spilled oil.
13) Have another beer while watching oil drain.
14) Spend 30 minutes looking for oil filter wrench.
15) Give up; crawl under car and hammer a screwdriver through oil filter and twist off.
16) Crawl out from under car with dripping oil filter splashing oil everywhere from holes. Cleverly hide old oil filter among trash in trash can to avoid environmental penalties. Drink a beer.
17) Install new oil filter making sure to apply a thin coat of oil to gasket surface.
18) Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine.
19) Remember drain plug from step 11.
20) Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan.
21) Drink beer.
22) Discover that first quart of fresh oil is now on the floor. Throw kitty litter on oil spill.
23) Get drain plug back in with only a minor spill. Drink beer.
24) Crawl under car getting kitty litter into eyes. Wipe eyes with oily rag used to clean drain plug. Slip with stupid crescent wrench tightening drain plug and bang knuckles on frame removing any excess skin between knuckles and frame.
25) Begin cussing fit.
26) Throw stupid crescent wrench.
27) Cuss for additional 5 minutes because wrench hit bowling trophy..
28) Beer.
29) Clean up hands and bandage as required to stop blood flow.
30) Beer.
31) Dump in five fresh quarts of oil.
32) Beer.
33) Lower car from jack stands.
34) Move car back to apply more kitty litter to fresh oil spilled during any missed steps.
35) Beer.
36) Test drive car.
37) Get pulled over: arrested for driving under the influence.
38) Car gets impounded.
39) Call loving wife, make bail.
40) 12 hours later, get car from impound yard.
Money spent:
Parts: $50.00
DUI: $2500.00
Impound fee: $75.00
Bail: $1500.00
Beer: $20..00
Total: $4,145.00
But you know the job was done right!I think women know how to have their oil changed in their cars verses a man you think?
You are absolutely right LOL. Thats just the way I do it and this happened to me except the DUI (impaired driving) charge. LOL
I love it.
And I couldn't call my wife anyway cause she is still pissed off about the mixer (Black and Decker) that I am making her use LOL
Why would my infiniti g35 run bad after i changed the oilpan gasket, how do i fix it it seems to be missing?
i changed the lower oil pan gasket which fixed my oil-leak as soon as i added the oil and started it the service light came on and is running rough.Why would my infiniti g35 run bad after i changed the oilpan gasket, how do i fix it it seems to be missing?
just by replacing the oil pan gasket it shouldn't make the car miss, something else has gone wrong at just the opertune time.Why would my infiniti g35 run bad after i changed the oilpan gasket, how do i fix it it seems to be missing?
Did you make sure the pickup wasn't damaged during the install? I'd drain the oil, remove the oil pan and inspect it just in case.Why would my infiniti g35 run bad after i changed the oilpan gasket, how do i fix it it seems to be missing?
check to see what the code is with a DTC reader
just by replacing the oil pan gasket it shouldn't make the car miss, something else has gone wrong at just the opertune time.Why would my infiniti g35 run bad after i changed the oilpan gasket, how do i fix it it seems to be missing?
Did you make sure the pickup wasn't damaged during the install? I'd drain the oil, remove the oil pan and inspect it just in case.Why would my infiniti g35 run bad after i changed the oilpan gasket, how do i fix it it seems to be missing?
check to see what the code is with a DTC reader
Does anyone have experience in replacing an oil pan on a Crown Victoria?
It's a 2008 and because it has changed very little since 92, it has much of the same underpinnings. It changed to 6 quart capacity in 2003.
The question is how much labor is it to replace one? It's HUGE and wedged underneath the aluminum subframe! Lot's of inaccessible bolts.Does anyone have experience in replacing an oil pan on a Crown Victoria?
The aluminum crossmember is far easier to remove, and therefore work around to make oil pan removal and replacement a simpler task than pre-2003 model years, which some choose to remove the transmission and raise to engine to access. That said, expect to pay about 5.0 hours of book labour for this particular job. Hope this helps.Does anyone have experience in replacing an oil pan on a Crown Victoria?
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The question is how much labor is it to replace one? It's HUGE and wedged underneath the aluminum subframe! Lot's of inaccessible bolts.Does anyone have experience in replacing an oil pan on a Crown Victoria?
The aluminum crossmember is far easier to remove, and therefore work around to make oil pan removal and replacement a simpler task than pre-2003 model years, which some choose to remove the transmission and raise to engine to access. That said, expect to pay about 5.0 hours of book labour for this particular job. Hope this helps.Does anyone have experience in replacing an oil pan on a Crown Victoria?
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Fan clutch blowed up?
I have a 1990 F350 Crew Cab Long Bed(it turns as sharp as a freight train) with the stock fuel injected 351w. About a month ago it stalled, I re-cranked it and there was a whole series of bad sounds under the hood. I turned the key off immediately and pulled it back into my driveway with a chain.
From what I can tell it looks like the fan clutch literally exploded and a piece of it shot through the water pump and into the timing cover.
Its probably a good thing it happened because the water pump was probably about due to be changed and as I got in there I realized the timing chain was worn, and since a piece of fan clutch dropped into the oil pan I had to pull the oil pan which needed a new gasket. Had to pull the plenum to get the motor high enough to change the oil pan gasket so i needed a new plenum gasket too. Also realized it was time for motor mounts and valve cover gaskets and complete tune-up. Anyways the truck is back together and runs great and sounds great... well it sounds great everywhere except from the driver seat. lol the tailpipes are about 20 feet behind my head so I cant hear how beautiful my straight pipes sound from all the way up front. The truck has no catalytic convertors from the factory- I guess it counted as being a heavy duty truck and was exempt from certain emissions laws?
Anyways my question is this.... Anyone other than me ever heard of a fan clutch breaking the water pump and timing cover? I know a lot of mechanics and no one believes me. In my dirt track racing days ive seen plenty of fans come loose and hit the radiator but not the water pump and timing cover.Fan clutch blowed up?
I've never heard of it happening but when something is spinning over 1000 RPMs, anything can happen when something breaks loose.
I knew a guy got killed from a grinding wheel coming apart because he was grinding on the flat side of it. A piece went through his forehead.
Like I said, RPMs and breaking apart cause weird things to happen.Fan clutch blowed up?
Never heard of it.
Most fan clutches are an oil chamber, and almost can't cause a problem. The worst they do is bind and stop slipping as they are supposed to. This does not sound like an oil hydrostatic clutch. I have seen clutches that were electric, but I don't see how they could blow either. I would love to see the pieces.Fan clutch blowed up?
in over 49 years id have to say that is a firstfind windows xp laptops good tanning lotion
From what I can tell it looks like the fan clutch literally exploded and a piece of it shot through the water pump and into the timing cover.
Its probably a good thing it happened because the water pump was probably about due to be changed and as I got in there I realized the timing chain was worn, and since a piece of fan clutch dropped into the oil pan I had to pull the oil pan which needed a new gasket. Had to pull the plenum to get the motor high enough to change the oil pan gasket so i needed a new plenum gasket too. Also realized it was time for motor mounts and valve cover gaskets and complete tune-up. Anyways the truck is back together and runs great and sounds great... well it sounds great everywhere except from the driver seat. lol the tailpipes are about 20 feet behind my head so I cant hear how beautiful my straight pipes sound from all the way up front. The truck has no catalytic convertors from the factory- I guess it counted as being a heavy duty truck and was exempt from certain emissions laws?
Anyways my question is this.... Anyone other than me ever heard of a fan clutch breaking the water pump and timing cover? I know a lot of mechanics and no one believes me. In my dirt track racing days ive seen plenty of fans come loose and hit the radiator but not the water pump and timing cover.Fan clutch blowed up?
I've never heard of it happening but when something is spinning over 1000 RPMs, anything can happen when something breaks loose.
I knew a guy got killed from a grinding wheel coming apart because he was grinding on the flat side of it. A piece went through his forehead.
Like I said, RPMs and breaking apart cause weird things to happen.Fan clutch blowed up?
Never heard of it.
Most fan clutches are an oil chamber, and almost can't cause a problem. The worst they do is bind and stop slipping as they are supposed to. This does not sound like an oil hydrostatic clutch. I have seen clutches that were electric, but I don't see how they could blow either. I would love to see the pieces.Fan clutch blowed up?
in over 49 years id have to say that is a first
Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
My tenant has some old oil in an oil pan in the garage duplex. Looks like he is using the garage to change the cars oil and work on his car in the garage.
Isn't this dangerous to have old oil in the garage like that and also work on his car in the garage in a nice neighborhood? How would I write a letter to him to address this or how do you handle this situation?Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
I'd call the local Pep Boys and ask them how much they would charge to dispose of it.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
the niceness of the neighborhood does not affect the dangerousness of the oil change.
As long as the oil isn't near any open flames or things that get hot it should be fine.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
Well as the landlord you need to address it immediately, it seems like you live in a condo community or duplex; check out the HOA regulations, my HOA states that you can not work on your cars in the garages or on HOA property. Remember that it is your property and you need to let him know what you expect. Best of luck.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
Just make sure he recycles that oil properly %26amp; doesn't pour it down the sewer! I would do what the previous poster stated %26amp; notify him in writing that this activity is not allowed on the premises....and you should add this to your lease for the future.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
I wouldn't know how to change the oil, but my dad changed the oil in all of our cars in the drive way and so did most of our neighbors in a very nice area. As long as he cleans up, I don't see a problem, unless the HOA or municipality doesn't allow it.
If you don't want him to store the old oil or something else like gasoline or kerosene or bbq igniter, tell him. Tell him you're concerned about safety and that oil and such can mar the floor. My mother-in-law had a tenant who drug his motorcycle into the living room to work on it. He didn't last long, but long enough to ruin the carpet and subfloor.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
Sorry, If this was not addressed in the lease you can't stop him from working on his car in his garage unless it violates a local ordinance. If it does you can have the town or village address the problem with a fine. As for the motor oil..just ask your tenant not to leave it around.. to container it , cap it and give to a local gas station or repair shop. Most repair shops in my area are glad to take old motor oil that is not contaminated with any other substances because they us it in their recycled oil heater.
Hope this helpsTenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
People have been working on their own cars in their own garages for 100 years or more. Most of those garages are still standing today. Some of them are even in nice neighborhoods.
Used motor oil isn't any kind of a fire hazard -- it's only an environmental hazard if it's not disposed of properly. It's just *oil*.
Next time you talk to him, you could remind him to make sure he disposes of the used oil properly. Other than that, I don't see that there's any need to %26quot;address%26quot; this issue at all.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
First of all: being in a nice neighborhood has NOTHING to do with any of this!
He has to work on the car someplace. Would you rather he do it in the driveway or in the yard?
The oil being out like that can be a fire hazard. Just send him a friendly note requesting that he keep the garage clean and free of hazards. Anything more is just being snooty!
Isn't this dangerous to have old oil in the garage like that and also work on his car in the garage in a nice neighborhood? How would I write a letter to him to address this or how do you handle this situation?Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
I'd call the local Pep Boys and ask them how much they would charge to dispose of it.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
the niceness of the neighborhood does not affect the dangerousness of the oil change.
As long as the oil isn't near any open flames or things that get hot it should be fine.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
Well as the landlord you need to address it immediately, it seems like you live in a condo community or duplex; check out the HOA regulations, my HOA states that you can not work on your cars in the garages or on HOA property. Remember that it is your property and you need to let him know what you expect. Best of luck.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
Just make sure he recycles that oil properly %26amp; doesn't pour it down the sewer! I would do what the previous poster stated %26amp; notify him in writing that this activity is not allowed on the premises....and you should add this to your lease for the future.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
I wouldn't know how to change the oil, but my dad changed the oil in all of our cars in the drive way and so did most of our neighbors in a very nice area. As long as he cleans up, I don't see a problem, unless the HOA or municipality doesn't allow it.
If you don't want him to store the old oil or something else like gasoline or kerosene or bbq igniter, tell him. Tell him you're concerned about safety and that oil and such can mar the floor. My mother-in-law had a tenant who drug his motorcycle into the living room to work on it. He didn't last long, but long enough to ruin the carpet and subfloor.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
Sorry, If this was not addressed in the lease you can't stop him from working on his car in his garage unless it violates a local ordinance. If it does you can have the town or village address the problem with a fine. As for the motor oil..just ask your tenant not to leave it around.. to container it , cap it and give to a local gas station or repair shop. Most repair shops in my area are glad to take old motor oil that is not contaminated with any other substances because they us it in their recycled oil heater.
Hope this helpsTenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
People have been working on their own cars in their own garages for 100 years or more. Most of those garages are still standing today. Some of them are even in nice neighborhoods.
Used motor oil isn't any kind of a fire hazard -- it's only an environmental hazard if it's not disposed of properly. It's just *oil*.
Next time you talk to him, you could remind him to make sure he disposes of the used oil properly. Other than that, I don't see that there's any need to %26quot;address%26quot; this issue at all.Tenant Has Old Motor Oil In Garage?
First of all: being in a nice neighborhood has NOTHING to do with any of this!
He has to work on the car someplace. Would you rather he do it in the driveway or in the yard?
The oil being out like that can be a fire hazard. Just send him a friendly note requesting that he keep the garage clean and free of hazards. Anything more is just being snooty!
How do you change the auto transmission fluid in a 97 chrysler cirrus v6?
I just bought a 97 chrysler cirrus v6 thats in good shape and I want to keep it that way! I changed oil, checked battery acid level and was going to change auto transmition fluid. For now I was just going to change auto trans fluid %26quot;not filter%26quot; though I already have a new filter/gasket. For the life of me I couldent find a drain plug! I would have thought it would have been on the lowest part of the trans fluid pan! I looked everywhere, and found nothing! I had someone tell me you had to remove the trans pan to drain the fluid. I looked on the internet, this seems to be true. If so, how the hell do I catch the fluid on pan removel without makeing a huge mess? Seemes verry silly, but I gotta do it! Somebody please tell me how to do this in the most efficiant/least mess kind of way! Thank you!How do you change the auto transmission fluid in a 97 chrysler cirrus v6?
You probably have to drop the pan unless you pump it from the fill hole.
At least if you go through all the trouble make sure you refill with a good quality AMSOIL transmission fluid.
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You probably have to drop the pan unless you pump it from the fill hole.
At least if you go through all the trouble make sure you refill with a good quality AMSOIL transmission fluid.
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1986 GM Chev 350 4Barral carb?
i replace the th350 tranny to a 700r4 i'm having problem trying to find an oil leak change pan gasket about 7 times, change all the seals before installation, dry between converter and frt pump could it be the o ring that goose around the frt pump. also can someone tell me how to adjust the reverse lite . it come on when i put it nutral please help. Thanks in Advance1986 GM Chev 350 4Barral carb?
When changing trannys sometimes the dipstick tube can go through a real beating. replace that o-ring. also make sure all lines are tight. dry everything off and try it again. try to look immediately and you will see where it is coming from (before you drive it)
Rev light: use the switch on the trans instead of the one on the car. since the positioning has changed, the one on the gear selector will likely not be adjustable to that extent. the 700R4 has a switch for the reverse light function.
When changing trannys sometimes the dipstick tube can go through a real beating. replace that o-ring. also make sure all lines are tight. dry everything off and try it again. try to look immediately and you will see where it is coming from (before you drive it)
Rev light: use the switch on the trans instead of the one on the car. since the positioning has changed, the one on the gear selector will likely not be adjustable to that extent. the 700R4 has a switch for the reverse light function.
Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
My honda 92 accord lampwwent on today and when I pulled over to check it under the hood and the metal hanger looking thing said it was empty on oil. but How if I jus did the oil and filter change about 513 miles ago. The concete at my house is not showing evidence of oil leakage. I put about 4 !/2 bottles of oil so it cant be that i didnt put enough oil on the change . why is it that there is no oil in the pan? Im really confused?Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
it may have a bad sending unit on it,,that will make the light go on,,and there wont be nothing wrong with it,,id check the oil,and make sure its OK,,and if it is,, you probably have a sending unit going bad on it,,i,own a repair shop,,and do this for a living,,good luck i hope this help,s.,,PS if your loosing that much oil there is a problem somewhere and you need to find it,and real soon i have never seen one loose that much oil before,in that less of miles.its either smoking or leaking somewhere it has to be,,good luck.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
when the oil light comes on it dosent mean you need oil it means their is a problem with the oil pumpWhy does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
You are probably burning oil if you put oil in the car check the dipstick. If after a time the oil goes low u will need a new engine
If you still have enough oil in your engine and the light comes on it means u have a bad oil sending unitWhy does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
Not only are you confused, you are mechanically retarded. Go to a mechanic. Your car's life depends on it!Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
You should check the radiator and see if there is oil in there. You could have a cracked head, or a oil seal is out.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
did you reset your maintenance light? if you didnt do that your light will come on.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
dude you got problemsWhy does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
first you do not know enough about cars to change your oil.
most oil filters if not put on properly will leak a lot of oil in a short time.
the dip stick tells the tail that the oil is gone some ware.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
When the oil reaches below specified sensor level, in the reservoir the light turns ON. Based on the explanation, car is burning lot of oil during the driving which results in oil loss. You should not add more oil in the engine than the level specified on the dipstick. Check the oil level in morning when is car is resting [engine turned off] on a level surface. Make sure that the dipstick is going down to the correct base. Use correct viscosity of oil recommended by the manufacturer with SAE logo on the oil container to minimize oil consumption and preserve engine life.
You need a tune up for the car to correct excessive oil consumption.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
Whoa! It sounds like your engine is losing a huge amount of oil somehow.
If there's no oil stain on your driveway, it's probably leaking out somewhere, maybe thru a blown gasket or seal.
Or the oil could be burning. Does your car blow a lot of bluish smoke out the tailpipe?
In any case, I think you have a serious problem.
I recommend that you 1st top off the oil, if you haven't already, then get it to a mechanic ASAP. I just hope it's not too late to save the engine.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
You are either leaking the oil or blowing it into the coolant. If you are burning that much oil in that short of a period of time, you are headed for an engine failure really fast.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
When you topped off the oil did the lamp go out or stay lit? If you just changed the oil You might have checked the oil before you started the car, and the oil filter was empty and that's where your oil went when you started it. How many quarts did it take when you added oil the second time?.Check your owners manual for maintenance and capacities. You may have just under filled it.
it may have a bad sending unit on it,,that will make the light go on,,and there wont be nothing wrong with it,,id check the oil,and make sure its OK,,and if it is,, you probably have a sending unit going bad on it,,i,own a repair shop,,and do this for a living,,good luck i hope this help,s.,,PS if your loosing that much oil there is a problem somewhere and you need to find it,and real soon i have never seen one loose that much oil before,in that less of miles.its either smoking or leaking somewhere it has to be,,good luck.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
when the oil light comes on it dosent mean you need oil it means their is a problem with the oil pumpWhy does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
You are probably burning oil if you put oil in the car check the dipstick. If after a time the oil goes low u will need a new engine
If you still have enough oil in your engine and the light comes on it means u have a bad oil sending unitWhy does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
Not only are you confused, you are mechanically retarded. Go to a mechanic. Your car's life depends on it!Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
You should check the radiator and see if there is oil in there. You could have a cracked head, or a oil seal is out.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
did you reset your maintenance light? if you didnt do that your light will come on.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
dude you got problemsWhy does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
first you do not know enough about cars to change your oil.
most oil filters if not put on properly will leak a lot of oil in a short time.
the dip stick tells the tail that the oil is gone some ware.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
When the oil reaches below specified sensor level, in the reservoir the light turns ON. Based on the explanation, car is burning lot of oil during the driving which results in oil loss. You should not add more oil in the engine than the level specified on the dipstick. Check the oil level in morning when is car is resting [engine turned off] on a level surface. Make sure that the dipstick is going down to the correct base. Use correct viscosity of oil recommended by the manufacturer with SAE logo on the oil container to minimize oil consumption and preserve engine life.
You need a tune up for the car to correct excessive oil consumption.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
Whoa! It sounds like your engine is losing a huge amount of oil somehow.
If there's no oil stain on your driveway, it's probably leaking out somewhere, maybe thru a blown gasket or seal.
Or the oil could be burning. Does your car blow a lot of bluish smoke out the tailpipe?
In any case, I think you have a serious problem.
I recommend that you 1st top off the oil, if you haven't already, then get it to a mechanic ASAP. I just hope it's not too late to save the engine.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
You are either leaking the oil or blowing it into the coolant. If you are burning that much oil in that short of a period of time, you are headed for an engine failure really fast.Why does the the OIL LAMP go on my car?
When you topped off the oil did the lamp go out or stay lit? If you just changed the oil You might have checked the oil before you started the car, and the oil filter was empty and that's where your oil went when you started it. How many quarts did it take when you added oil the second time?.Check your owners manual for maintenance and capacities. You may have just under filled it.
Can you help with Lawn Mower Maintenance?
I am a lawncare newbie (I've lived in an apartment the majority of my life). Now that spring is here, I need to get my lawn mower ready. How do I change the oil?? Sharpen the blades? What to use for an oil catch pan? I feel stupid for asking these questions, but I was never taught this growing up. Any help/suggestions are appreciated.Can you help with Lawn Mower Maintenance?
Quick and dirty for lawn mower tune ups:
1. Pull the spark plug. If it's fouled, replace it. Better yet, replace it anyway, as they only cost a few bucks.
2. Unscrew the air filter cover (or unsnap it, if it snaps into place) and check to see how dirty it is. If it has a foam element over it, clean the element with water, dry it, then squeeze some motor oil onto it and wring it out (it should seem mostly oil free, but still tacky). If the air filter itself is dirty, replace it. IMPORTANT: If the air filter looks even slightly dirty, replace it. The particles caught by the main filter are too small to see by the naked eye, so if you see particles, it is over-dirty.
3. Drain and replace oil:
- The drain plug will be square, so you can't miss it. It is normally located on the lower side of the engine (riders) or the underside (push). Simply unscrew with a sizable pan under it. Riders have 2-4 quarts of oil, Pushes have just over 1 quart normally.
- Once the oil is drained, replace the plug and fill it with the recommended oil (riders normally take 10W30, pushes normally take SAE30). Every brand has different specs, so look in your manual! Do not listen to people who say %26quot;every mower takes ...%26quot;
- Do not over fill the oil! The oil dipstick will tell you if it should be crewed in or not while checking oil level. On screw-in types, if you do not screw it in while checking the level, you will drastically overfill the crankcase and cause the engine to seize up in short order. (made a LOT of money from that one)
4: Sharpening the blades: Don't do this yourself! If not properly balanced after sharpening, you will destroy your spindle bearing (riders) or destroy your engine crankshaft (pushes). Not to mention sharpening a blade is not as easy as it looks. The angle must be right and mulching blades require steady hands to avoid damaging the blade beyond repair.
5: General lube/cleaning:
- Spray your mower down with degreaser and let it sit for a few minutes. Spray off with a jet water nozzle.
- Drip oil anywhere a hinge or cable opening resides.
- Grease anywhere a grease nipple resides (you need a grease gun for this). Many riders have them, almost no pushes have them. If you do grease, grease until grease comes out of an opening. Greasing a few shots does not cut it.
6: Check belts for damage. Replace if any damage is seen, especially dry rot! Belts take a lot of torture, but a damaged belt will fail in short order and sometimes a bit of damage to the mower or you upon failure.
7: Check tire pressure. Fill tires to nominal PSI stated on the side of the tire. e.g.: Different tire pressures in the rear end of a rider can (and will) kill your tranny. Sometimes the little things make a big difference.
8: Prior to storage, always put fuel stabilizer in the your mower and run it for a few minutes. Many people will say %26quot;run it out of gas to prevent fuel clogs%26quot;, they are ignorant! No fuel = no lubrication of the rubber gaskets in the carb, which = dry, cracked gaskets in the spring and a complete carb rebuild in your future. PS: Carb rebuild kits cost very little, but let your mechanic do the job if you are not knowledgable in the area, as a properly tuned mower will add years, if not decades to its lifespan.
Doing your own mechanic's projects are fun and instantly rewarding when done properly. Why let your mechanic get all of the gratification? Do it yourself and save a few bucks at the same time, when appropriate.
Have fun!Can you help with Lawn Mower Maintenance?
email me and ill walk you thru it !
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hurry im tired it is allmost time for sleep!Can you help with Lawn Mower Maintenance?
A s for lawnmower care your not stupid nor should you feel stupid.
1. To change the oil there is a plug under the mower that will drain the oil. It is the only thin under there to unscrew.
2. For the oil catch pan Wal-mart sells these in the automotive section and when full you can take it to any auto parts store and dump the oil.
3. To sharpen the blades all you need is a file or a grinder (bench style or a bit for the Drill) and this can be done by you. But be careful doing this yourself as you can throw the balance of the blade off and will make noise in the deck. I ususally have mine done by a professional at a lawnmower shop (just the blades but if you are still unsure most power equipment places do services on lawn equipment).
Good luck.Can you help with Lawn Mower Maintenance?
take off the handle or fold it down if possible place it ontop of the trash can with a paper bag half full of news papers inside ,unscrew and remove the sparkplug and check it for oil burning or powder these each mean something differant but just set it in a small margarine container with a bit of gas over the ellectrode to soak clean ,, later sand it or file lightly or scrape with a knife and replace check the gap with a small gap tool from the autozone 1 dollar,, for two dollars depot has platinum plugs and they fire really well ,, it now under the body theres a plug if its newer a small extention from a cheap ratchet set 5dollars at the big lots will fit inside if not buy a cheap set of wrenchs box and open end it will be either a 9/16 or 5/8 s now open the plug over the bag and retain plug and then open the top dip stick for oil if it sticks open it with the side of a flat screw driver and retain as it drains now spray some liquid wrench or 3 in one oil on the inside and out of the wheels turn untill you see the oil on both sides now the tires spin freely, and place the oil plug in and thumb tighten then turn tight with ratchet or wrench measure ten oz's of oil and replace the top dip stick after funneling it in ,and then replace and hook up the spark plug ,,did we forget the blade no take off the bolt maybe 1/2 inch or 9/16 or 5/8 inche make sure the wire is off the spark plug any time you work on any part of the mower,, buy a mill file in a nice size about 5 bucks at biglots or a toolstore and follow the edge across with the file it will cut the edge sharp a few passes on the edge follow the angle and use it to clean up the blade and wire brush ,,from the dollar store,,, now ,, return the blade to the bottom and let ssee the air filter open the cover is it paper then shake it out and hold up to intense light can you see good thru it no buy a new paper one at the home depot ,,why they are cheaper than lowes ,,now is it sponge ,take it to the sink and wash it with palmolive or any dishsoap i hope you shook the excess dirt outside,, now after you squish out the soap and rinse then dry with an olde rag by squishing it inside the rag ,now put a few drops of ingine oil only about a cap full on this sponge now squish it in your oil rag from the hand wiping from the oil change replace with the cover it either clips in or uses a flat or philips turn it tight check the oil level did 10 oz work not enough add about two at a time till its full , now take it onto the sidewalk and start ,,have fun ,, also at the libray isa repair manual and the makers sell them but the library books are free, thats why i fix my own mowers ,good luckCan you help with Lawn Mower Maintenance?
Edward W. gave you a great answer, but I need to make a couple of comments to his answer. The only engine company that requires 10W-30 is Kohler, and that is in the Command and Courage series engines. Almost everything else is SAE 30. Oil capacities variety. Most push mower engines only require about 20oz. of oil, and the riders usually require about a quart and a half. DO NOT OVERFILL!!!! Check your dipstick by screwing it in ALL the way then pulling it out.
On blade sharpening, if the very ends of the blades are rounded, they will need sharpened so the end is as square as possible. Most dealer only charge around $3-$5 to sharpen a blade.
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Quick and dirty for lawn mower tune ups:
1. Pull the spark plug. If it's fouled, replace it. Better yet, replace it anyway, as they only cost a few bucks.
2. Unscrew the air filter cover (or unsnap it, if it snaps into place) and check to see how dirty it is. If it has a foam element over it, clean the element with water, dry it, then squeeze some motor oil onto it and wring it out (it should seem mostly oil free, but still tacky). If the air filter itself is dirty, replace it. IMPORTANT: If the air filter looks even slightly dirty, replace it. The particles caught by the main filter are too small to see by the naked eye, so if you see particles, it is over-dirty.
3. Drain and replace oil:
- The drain plug will be square, so you can't miss it. It is normally located on the lower side of the engine (riders) or the underside (push). Simply unscrew with a sizable pan under it. Riders have 2-4 quarts of oil, Pushes have just over 1 quart normally.
- Once the oil is drained, replace the plug and fill it with the recommended oil (riders normally take 10W30, pushes normally take SAE30). Every brand has different specs, so look in your manual! Do not listen to people who say %26quot;every mower takes ...%26quot;
- Do not over fill the oil! The oil dipstick will tell you if it should be crewed in or not while checking oil level. On screw-in types, if you do not screw it in while checking the level, you will drastically overfill the crankcase and cause the engine to seize up in short order. (made a LOT of money from that one)
4: Sharpening the blades: Don't do this yourself! If not properly balanced after sharpening, you will destroy your spindle bearing (riders) or destroy your engine crankshaft (pushes). Not to mention sharpening a blade is not as easy as it looks. The angle must be right and mulching blades require steady hands to avoid damaging the blade beyond repair.
5: General lube/cleaning:
- Spray your mower down with degreaser and let it sit for a few minutes. Spray off with a jet water nozzle.
- Drip oil anywhere a hinge or cable opening resides.
- Grease anywhere a grease nipple resides (you need a grease gun for this). Many riders have them, almost no pushes have them. If you do grease, grease until grease comes out of an opening. Greasing a few shots does not cut it.
6: Check belts for damage. Replace if any damage is seen, especially dry rot! Belts take a lot of torture, but a damaged belt will fail in short order and sometimes a bit of damage to the mower or you upon failure.
7: Check tire pressure. Fill tires to nominal PSI stated on the side of the tire. e.g.: Different tire pressures in the rear end of a rider can (and will) kill your tranny. Sometimes the little things make a big difference.
8: Prior to storage, always put fuel stabilizer in the your mower and run it for a few minutes. Many people will say %26quot;run it out of gas to prevent fuel clogs%26quot;, they are ignorant! No fuel = no lubrication of the rubber gaskets in the carb, which = dry, cracked gaskets in the spring and a complete carb rebuild in your future. PS: Carb rebuild kits cost very little, but let your mechanic do the job if you are not knowledgable in the area, as a properly tuned mower will add years, if not decades to its lifespan.
Doing your own mechanic's projects are fun and instantly rewarding when done properly. Why let your mechanic get all of the gratification? Do it yourself and save a few bucks at the same time, when appropriate.
Have fun!Can you help with Lawn Mower Maintenance?
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A s for lawnmower care your not stupid nor should you feel stupid.
1. To change the oil there is a plug under the mower that will drain the oil. It is the only thin under there to unscrew.
2. For the oil catch pan Wal-mart sells these in the automotive section and when full you can take it to any auto parts store and dump the oil.
3. To sharpen the blades all you need is a file or a grinder (bench style or a bit for the Drill) and this can be done by you. But be careful doing this yourself as you can throw the balance of the blade off and will make noise in the deck. I ususally have mine done by a professional at a lawnmower shop (just the blades but if you are still unsure most power equipment places do services on lawn equipment).
Good luck.Can you help with Lawn Mower Maintenance?
take off the handle or fold it down if possible place it ontop of the trash can with a paper bag half full of news papers inside ,unscrew and remove the sparkplug and check it for oil burning or powder these each mean something differant but just set it in a small margarine container with a bit of gas over the ellectrode to soak clean ,, later sand it or file lightly or scrape with a knife and replace check the gap with a small gap tool from the autozone 1 dollar,, for two dollars depot has platinum plugs and they fire really well ,, it now under the body theres a plug if its newer a small extention from a cheap ratchet set 5dollars at the big lots will fit inside if not buy a cheap set of wrenchs box and open end it will be either a 9/16 or 5/8 s now open the plug over the bag and retain plug and then open the top dip stick for oil if it sticks open it with the side of a flat screw driver and retain as it drains now spray some liquid wrench or 3 in one oil on the inside and out of the wheels turn untill you see the oil on both sides now the tires spin freely, and place the oil plug in and thumb tighten then turn tight with ratchet or wrench measure ten oz's of oil and replace the top dip stick after funneling it in ,and then replace and hook up the spark plug ,,did we forget the blade no take off the bolt maybe 1/2 inch or 9/16 or 5/8 inche make sure the wire is off the spark plug any time you work on any part of the mower,, buy a mill file in a nice size about 5 bucks at biglots or a toolstore and follow the edge across with the file it will cut the edge sharp a few passes on the edge follow the angle and use it to clean up the blade and wire brush ,,from the dollar store,,, now ,, return the blade to the bottom and let ssee the air filter open the cover is it paper then shake it out and hold up to intense light can you see good thru it no buy a new paper one at the home depot ,,why they are cheaper than lowes ,,now is it sponge ,take it to the sink and wash it with palmolive or any dishsoap i hope you shook the excess dirt outside,, now after you squish out the soap and rinse then dry with an olde rag by squishing it inside the rag ,now put a few drops of ingine oil only about a cap full on this sponge now squish it in your oil rag from the hand wiping from the oil change replace with the cover it either clips in or uses a flat or philips turn it tight check the oil level did 10 oz work not enough add about two at a time till its full , now take it onto the sidewalk and start ,,have fun ,, also at the libray isa repair manual and the makers sell them but the library books are free, thats why i fix my own mowers ,good luckCan you help with Lawn Mower Maintenance?
Edward W. gave you a great answer, but I need to make a couple of comments to his answer. The only engine company that requires 10W-30 is Kohler, and that is in the Command and Courage series engines. Almost everything else is SAE 30. Oil capacities variety. Most push mower engines only require about 20oz. of oil, and the riders usually require about a quart and a half. DO NOT OVERFILL!!!! Check your dipstick by screwing it in ALL the way then pulling it out.
On blade sharpening, if the very ends of the blades are rounded, they will need sharpened so the end is as square as possible. Most dealer only charge around $3-$5 to sharpen a blade.
Good luck!
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