wht89reatta Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 So for the past couple of years my Cam position sensor has been out, not a big deal since the only down fall is a little bit rougher idle. Anyhow every winter and summer I can tell when the oil companys switch from summer blend gas to the winter blend gas seeing as my car runs much smoother on winter blend. So this spring I just figured they had switched to summer blend when my car had started to run much rougher at an idle. Well anyhow a few weeks passed and i figured id better check my oil since it goes low from time to time. I get under the hood and put the quart of oil in and im just doing a quick visual check to see if anything else is out of place and what do i find, the vaccum hose for the cruise control has just popped off of the intake manifold. I popped it on and bang smooth idle once more. So i guess what im saying is, if something seems amiss dont be afraid to do a quick visual check just to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blue72beetle Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have to open the hood every so often to keep feeding my transmission leak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie1 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Good to look around. I like to change my own oil so I can get it up on the ramps and take a look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blue72beetle Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I just decided to go put the car up and see what was leaking. It was coming from the transmission side cover, and I couldn't believe it, most of the bolts were loose. Some were so loose that I could unscrew them with my fingers!I tightened them all (most that I could get to) back up, and that should stop my slow transmission leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Change my own oil also but is mainly because1) can work on a cold engine2) be done in 20 minutes - no waiting.3) Use Delco filters4) Gives a chance to "get out and get under" and take a look.BTW Arizona Ice Tea gallon jugs make great used oil containers - are clear and much stronger than milk jugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht89reatta Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 I just normally buy the 4 or 5 qt containers of oil and use that to put my old oil in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie1 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Anyone know how to recycle oil filters ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawja Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Just drop 'em off at Jiffy Lube (or the equivalent). In NY they are required to accept used oil and filters. I don't change the oil in my cars myself but I bring them the used oil and filters from the scooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Any Walmart with an auto service area should accept used oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Just drop 'em off at Jiffy Lube (or the equivalent). In NY they are required to accept used oil and filters. I don't change the oil in my cars myself but I bring them the used oil and filters from the scooter.Speaking of which, I took my convertible to Lube a la Jiffy yesterday for an oil change They were all marveling over it, the low milage, the condition, etc.One guy said he did an inspection "on the Cadillac version of this this past winter", and that he didn't even know Buick made a 2-seater convertible.Another guy (who apparently knew it all) kept correcting people saying "Reatta" was pronounced "Rita". I just sat back and enjoyed myself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Recian Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 ive never let anyone else touch my car. Seeing some of the work that comes from other shops like messed up or cross threaded bolts, poor sloppy work or even leaving drain plugs and oil caps loose I know if i do it all myself it'll get done right. Only thing i dont do myself is exhaust work. I even do most of my tint (exept rear glass) and body work myself and if it needs to be done i take the exhaust part off and take it to the shop, not my car. People have no respect for what's theirs much less what's somebody else's anymore. i dont trust people enough for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht89reatta Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 I guess i consider myself lucky enough to be a qualified mechanic but it's always nice to go to "my mechanic" when i cant figure something out. It's also a good idea to get to know some shops and mechanics that do quality work.P.S. i would never trust the Stiffy Lube's or the Walmart's here. I've heard too many horror stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjfranken Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Besides my BRAKE LIGHTS OUT sign I flash to persons when needed I tell my fellows to walk around their car once a week. I have heard them say, "How'd that scratch get there?; flat tire?; I didn't know that was there!; Huh?On the Pass. side always of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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