i drove since sunday without the oil dipstick.
12-27-2004, 09:12 AM
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Don't give up!
For future reference:
Ramps = $30
Oil Filter Wrench = $5.00
3/8" socket Set = $20.00
Oil filter = $5.00
5 Quarts Penzoil 5W20 = $10.00
Piece of cardboard or carpet = free
Torque Wrench (optional) = $40.00
Knowing the oil was changed correctly = priceless!!!
IF you say "I don't have het tiem ot do it myself"... that's BS, once you get proficient, you can change it yourself in less than 30 minutes... you pick you own "business hours"... and if it's done incorrectly, you'll know who to blame.
For future reference:
Ramps = $30
Oil Filter Wrench = $5.00
3/8" socket Set = $20.00
Oil filter = $5.00
5 Quarts Penzoil 5W20 = $10.00
Piece of cardboard or carpet = free
Torque Wrench (optional) = $40.00
Knowing the oil was changed correctly = priceless!!!
IF you say "I don't have het tiem ot do it myself"... that's BS, once you get proficient, you can change it yourself in less than 30 minutes... you pick you own "business hours"... and if it's done incorrectly, you'll know who to blame.
12-27-2004, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by motoguy128
Don't give up!
For future reference:
Ramps = $30
Oil Filter Wrench = $5.00
3/8" socket Set = $20.00
Oil filter = $5.00
5 Quarts Penzoil 5W20 = $10.00
Piece of cardboard or carpet = free
Torque Wrench (optional) = $40.00
Knowing the oil was changed correctly = priceless!!!
IF you say "I don't have het tiem ot do it myself"... that's BS, once you get proficient, you can change it yourself in less than 30 minutes... you pick you own "business hours"... and if it's done incorrectly, you'll know who to blame.
For future reference:
Ramps = $30
Oil Filter Wrench = $5.00
3/8" socket Set = $20.00
Oil filter = $5.00
5 Quarts Penzoil 5W20 = $10.00
Piece of cardboard or carpet = free
Torque Wrench (optional) = $40.00
Knowing the oil was changed correctly = priceless!!!
IF you say "I don't have het tiem ot do it myself"... that's BS, once you get proficient, you can change it yourself in less than 30 minutes... you pick you own "business hours"... and if it's done incorrectly, you'll know who to blame.
i say no more than 15 minutes....even using your stock jack.....
ya know,...the one you manually turn and turn and turn like 500 times and only then does the car get jacked up like 4 inches off the ground.
12-30-2004, 02:43 AM
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hey good news. my car is running good smooth like it always did and everything seen to be perfect, engine is very quite it smooth all good and from now on i will go back to do my own oil change .I am afraid now of taking my car to any mechanic. btw the stock jack is a pain n the butt, i am going to sears and get a nice jack for $30.
owning a accord there is no reason to visit a mechanic other than do timing belt job or do a stupid oil change, i am really happy that i got my car back and working good as always.
owning a accord there is no reason to visit a mechanic other than do timing belt job or do a stupid oil change, i am really happy that i got my car back and working good as always.
12-30-2004, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by strykernyc
hey good news. my car is running good smooth like it always did and everything seen to be perfect, engine is very quite it smooth all good and from now on i will go back to do my own oil change .I am afraid now of taking my car to any mechanic. btw the stock jack is a pain n the butt, i am going to sears and get a nice jack for $30.
owning a accord there is no reason to visit a mechanic other than do timing belt job or do a stupid oil change, i am really happy that i got my car back and working good as always.
owning a accord there is no reason to visit a mechanic other than do timing belt job or do a stupid oil change, i am really happy that i got my car back and working good as always.
ehyy.....i have a mini hydraulic jack that jacks up vertically.
I cant get it under my car to jack it up..
Strange since my car is only lower 3/4 in the front and 1/2 in the rear.
ohh wait you have teins i think..........Its a small 2 ton jack.
if anyone wants it let me know.
12-30-2004, 03:11 AM
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my front wheel has a gap less than a inch. now tell me isnt that crazy driving n nyc like that lol but u know it looks good and confortable but if snow keep on coming i better get that jack soon so i can raise the car up.
12-30-2004, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by strykernyc
hey good news. my car is running good smooth like it always did and everything seen to be perfect, engine is very quite it smooth all good and from now on i will go back to do my own oil change .I am afraid now of taking my car to any mechanic. btw the stock jack is a pain n the butt, i am going to sears and get a nice jack for $30.
owning a accord there is no reason to visit a mechanic other than do timing belt job or do a stupid oil change, i am really happy that i got my car back and working good as always.
owning a accord there is no reason to visit a mechanic other than do timing belt job or do a stupid oil change, i am really happy that i got my car back and working good as always.
Why the sudden goodness?
