Just replaced mine today.. at least the aluminum elbows will be corroded to the block next time.. then we don't have to fish out any tiny bits of plastic
I had the same problem, the mechanic said the gearbox was faulty and took the gearbox money from me and did not change the gearbox, of course I realized this later.
I use this every drain and fill for added protection. Highly recommended changing your pan filter every 40k, and the cvt fluid warmer filter every 20k along with the fluid. Lubegard makes some great products! I like their oil additive for turbo gdi engines, really helps fight LSPI.
I like my drum brakes even though they're not so perfect in the rain and finding right size fitting cylinders for the drums is a pain in the rear. i top it off with dot4 for those long trips braking dowhill to lower the boiling point, increase the firmness of braking power, and a better driving experence overall.
Motor oil starts to degrade after 2,000 miles regardless the brand, and regardless whether its full, blended or conventional motor oil. Reasons to do oil changes every 3,000 - 3,500 miles: (1) to remove contaminates circulating in the engine block, (2) to remove the gasoline/fuel contaminated oil from your engine, every car (new or old) has some fuel dilutions in the engine, and fuel thins out motor oil, (3) adding fresh oil brings in fresh detergents to clean deposits in the engine and remove deposits from small passages, engine walls, around the piston ring, and also protect critical engine parts and components. If you plan on keeping your car running forever or if you want your car to reach 300,000, 500,000, 1,000,000 miles on the odometer, then 3,000 miles oil changes is the way to go. THERE IS NO ROOM TO NEGOTIATE ON THIS. If you’re NOT going to keep the car long, for example you’re leasing or plan on selling the car, then 5K, 7K, and even 10K oil change intervals will be okay because you don’t plan on keeping the car for long. WHY DO MANUFACTURERS RECOMMEND LONGER OIL CHANGE INTERVALS: 1) EPA & Regulations (the oil somehow ends up in the environment after rain pulls it into sewages) 2) Manufacturers can report that their cars have a lower cost of ownership 3) Manufacturers what you to buy more and newer cars, if you do what manufacturers tell you, which is to do oil change every 7,000 to 10,000 miles, when your engine dies, you’ll be out of warranty and its no longer their problem and manufacturers would prefer you come back and buy another vehicle. My recommendation is to do oil changes every 3,000 to 3,500 miles if you want your car to last FOREVER.
My Prius is doing this now. It comes and goes. My research suggest a clogged EGR/Manifild. Check engine light reads engine running lean. Definitely a misfire.
I'm having this same issue. Yesterday the shop said they couldn't fix it. They gave me the report consisting of 4 codes and suggested I take it to the dealership. I took it to another shop today, said the cleared the codes but also said it is NOT MIS FIRING. They called back, an hr after codes removed, they are back on. Now suggesting a camera software update for an additional $250. The shop from yesterday did not charge me since they could not repair. I'm not sure what to do next? I'm ANTI Dealership, is my car okay to drive?? Will the codes keep appearing? Help me, please.
I wish I could provide you the specific diagnostics that provided the proof they needed to condemn the specific injector. I had 4 hours of billable diagnostics ($600) and performing the updates ,that were needed regardless, to avoid having misinformation during the diagnostic process. Same with any maintenance that may be due, should be done. The diagnostics flow charts all assume the maintenance has been done per the schedule. . . I have had way to many cars come in to diagnose a symptom that was caused by something as simple as the engine oil level being low.
Oh yeah I sliced my thumb all to pieces changing a Tahoe motor mount this morning. I didn’t know it was possible for that much blood to come from a thumb
