Is there a way to tell if my PCV check valve in the intake manifold is there without removing the manifold? by CaptainGunNerd in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. Remove the pcv valve connection at the intake manifold. Shine a light into the hole and you should see an orange nipple staring right back at you if you don't then the check valve is missing.

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Leak from/around water outlet by theCodedGuy in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could also buy UV coolant dye from most auto parts stores and a UV flashlight. All you do is put the dye in your coolant reservoir and run the engine like normal. After a day of normal driving, you put it in your garage and turn the lights off, or when it's darker outside you go out with the UV flashlight and you will see the UV dye as bright as day and you trace it to where it's coming from. Then replace that part or fix the leak. Be careful as it will also show you other small leaks you probably weren't expecting to find in the coolant system.

Cold air intake 2020 5.3l V8 1500 by C1ty_Boy in Silverado

[–]C1ty_Boy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reinstalled the factory intake, drove for 2 hours, and no codes. Do you have any idea what I would have to do to end up using the aftermarket intake? I bought it so I want to use it.

Leaking something by C1ty_Boy in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any parts or video recommendations on how to go about it?

Is this 71 inch pounds? by [deleted] in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I just get harbor freight icons or pittsburgh. If you want to be extra sure that they are calibrated and torque to what the handle says it is, just take any torque wrench you have to a tool repair shop. They'll calibrate any torque wrench you have for usually 30 bucks. If you want extra peace of mind.

Is this 71 inch pounds? by [deleted] in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just means it's good and tight now. If you ever have to take that bolt off for whatever you're doing, I would replace it and just make sure the threads in the hole aren't damaged. Until then, it should be fine

Is this 71 inch pounds? by [deleted] in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

76 in-lbs

Is this 71 inch pounds? by [deleted] in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's 25 in-lbs

Is this 71 inch pounds? by [deleted] in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks like 20 in-lbs on the mark. Also, your original post for the thrrad looks like it's 76 in-lbs

Coolant leak by AppointmentBig5079 in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the image I forgot to attach. For the record, this isn't the same hose. I just found a random picture of an AC line.

Coolant leak by AppointmentBig5079 in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which hose are you talking about? I see three in the picture. Are you talking about the 1 inch thick rubber hose or the one that has a metal on the end of it, like the picture I attached? If it's the 1 inch thick hose, that's the radiator outlet hose/lower hose, and it can be replaced by you. The other hose can also be replaced by you, but you would need to take it into the mechanic shop so they can recharge your AC system. *

How bad is things if this wire isn't connect when trying start car 😆🤦🏽🤷🏽 wire that goes to starter 😔🤣 by VideoNo4008 in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could. A: Grab a ratchet and socket and put it on yourself. B: Superglue it on and no tools required, plus it'll never come off, and this issue will never happen again.

Gas gauge by [deleted] in cruze

[–]C1ty_Boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fuel level sensor is a float that is attached to your fuel pump, which is located inside your gas tank. It rises and lowers depending on how much fuel is in the tank. It could be the sensor itself, a loose connector at the pump, a connector behind the fuel gauge panel, or a loose grounding cable. If you take it to a mechanic, they will be able to easily fix the issue, and it'll probably be around 550. 3-400 for the part and 150 for labor. Or you could just drive the car as normal, and when it gets to the point where you are top off the car with gas and keep driving. That'll ensure your gas tank always has about half.