awful knawful Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I always do my own oil changes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 47 minutes ago, BOHICA said: Has about 25k on it!!!! On the new short block? 39 minutes ago, awful knawful said: I always do my own oil changes too. Been doing my in wrenching and oil changes for almost 35 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted September 2, 2017 Gold Member Share Posted September 2, 2017 7 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: On the new short block? Ya ... except I think it was a new long block they put in after they missed putting the oil in during the failed oil change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 29 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: Been doing my in wrenching and oil changes for almost 35 years Changing wiper blades doesn't count as wrenching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 49 minutes ago, BOHICA said: Ya ... except I think it was a new long block they put in after they missed putting the oil in during the failed oil change. No oil? That'll do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted September 2, 2017 Gold Member Share Posted September 2, 2017 1 minute ago, awful knawful said: No oil? That'll do it! Made it a mile from the Ford quick lane. They had to tow it as the 3 quarts they showed up with and put in it didn't even put the oil on the dip stick. They bought and paid for a fresh motor out of the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 3 hours ago, BOHICA said: Ya ... except I think it was a new long block they put in after they missed putting the oil in during the failed oil change. Oh. I thought they only put a short block in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 Scotty Sidewinder is the shop foreman up at the Toyota garage. Does all my work. Give him the car, does the work, get it back after work. It's perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 13 minutes ago, Snake said: Scotty Sidewinder is the shop foreman up at the Toyota garage. Does all my work. Give him the car, does the work, get it back after work. It's perfect. Its good to have a guy. I have my nephew, who's shop works on everything from boats to Bentley's. Gets me tires mounted less than I can get them having to drive and pick them up at the TireRack.com warehouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 My bud I grew up with just opened his own shop. Toyota tech, great mechanic! Just got 4 tires for my Camry. His cost + $5 for him and + $5 for the government. Can't beat that! 4 YOKOHAMAs mounted/ balanced plus my safety inspection $441. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 We tried Yokohama's twice, did not last anywhere near as long as the BF's or Michelin's, and Winter traction was awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 4 hours ago, XCR1250 said: We tried Yokohama's twice, did not last anywhere near as long as the BF's or Michelin's, and Winter traction was awful. The vert has Continental Extreme Contact. Stick like a fucking bug to a windshield, but one season I replace the front, the next year, the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 17 minutes ago, Snake said: The vert has Continental Extreme Contact. Stick like a fucking bug to a windshield, but one season I replace the front, the next year, the back. Saying the vert is gay.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 4 hours ago, XCR1250 said: We tried Yokohama's twice, did not last anywhere near as long as the BF's or Michelin's, and Winter traction was awful. We have winter and summer sets for all vehicles. All season tires are NOT for winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: Saying the vert is gay.... I'm so sorry. With three in the front yard, it makes it easier to differentiate. Would 'car better than any GM product I ever owned' be an acceptable replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Just now, Snake said: I'm so sorry. With three in the front yard, it makes it easier to differentiate. Would 'car better than any GM product I ever owned' be an acceptable replacement? Must look like a used car lot!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: Must look like a used car lot!!!! Like a FOREIGN used car lot. The truck stays parked on the side of the lawn, as to keep away rust creep from the real vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 36 minutes ago, Snake said: Like a FOREIGN used car lot. The truck stays parked on the side of the lawn, as to keep away rust creep from the real vehicles. stop the misery...dump the Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: stop the misery...dump the Ford As soon as the warrantee is gone, so is the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Snake said: As soon as the warrantee is gone, so is the truck. You have warranty on a 6 yr old truck still? How did you manage that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 minute ago, FAT DAVE said: You have warranty on a 6 yr old truck still? How did you manage that? Bought Ford EZCare when I paid the truck off. Done in 2 years or 100k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Just now, Snake said: Bought Ford EZCare when I paid the truck off. Done in 2 years or 100k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Shifty Posted September 3, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 3, 2017 I've had great luck with my last 2 trucks. Both f-150s. 60k on the 12 with zeros issues and almost 40 on the current 14. It just had its first issue. Fuel pump fuse under the hood wood get hot and fail but not blow. So it would just crank at startup. Dealer took me in 1rst thing Monday.$21 part. They basically move the fuse to the other side of the box. Cost me a hundo. I would def buy a Ford again. But my oldest kid just left his good job as a draftsman for a log home kit company to f'n sell cars at a big Chrysler place. So I'll prolly end up in a ram next time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Shifty said: I've had great luck with my last 2 trucks. Both f-150s. 60k on the 12 with zeros issues and almost 40 on the current 14. It just had its first issue. Fuel pump fuse under the hood wood get hot and fail but not blow. So it would just crank at startup. Dealer took me in 1rst thing Monday.$21 part. They basically move the fuse to the other side of the box. Cost me a hundo. I would def buy a Ford again. But my oldest kid just left his good job as a draftsman for a log home kit company to f'n sell cars at a big Chrysler place. So I'll prolly end up in a ram next time around. I'll probably go Tundra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, Shifty said: I've had great luck with my last 2 trucks. Both f-150s. 60k on the 12 with zeros issues and almost 40 on the current 14. It just had its first issue. Fuel pump fuse under the hood wood get hot and fail but not blow. So it would just crank at startup. Dealer took me in 1rst thing Monday.$21 part. They basically move the fuse to the other side of the box. Cost me a hundo. I would def buy a Ford again. But my oldest kid just left his good job as a draftsman for a log home kit company to f'n sell cars at a big Chrysler place. So I'll prolly end up in a ram next time around. If you tow any thing heavy....stay away from ram 1/2 ton or get air bags....the sag is unreal with the suv rear suspension...nice ride when not towing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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