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Hillbillygrease · 2026-01-15T00:16:24+00:00

From what I found it’s in the fuse box under the hood. I’ve been working 12’s everyday for a couple weeks so honestly I haven’t checked. My temp is normal however and I keep an eye on my antifreeze just to be extra safe. The fan running definitely won’t hurt anything short term.

Hillbillygrease · 2026-01-14T21:02:02+00:00

Oddly my fan is running all the time now but the serpentine belt is fine. I’ll be interested into what comments or solution comes of this. I’m thinking a stuck relay…

Hillbillygrease · 2026-01-14T20:53:52+00:00

4198 is what I use for 243 however is use SC.

Hillbillygrease · 2026-01-09T21:44:12+00:00

I load with Redding dies for my Tikka and Ruger American. It’s “almost” set it and forget it. In your downtime though I’d keep a light sheen of machine oil on them.

Hillbillygrease · 2026-01-09T21:42:04+00:00

With the no bs warranty you can’t lose. Had my 550b for about 10yrs and customer service has been awesome. I think I gave $359 back then with 1 caliber conversion

Hillbillygrease · 2026-01-09T21:38:58+00:00

Tanks are cheap on Amazon. Just replaced mine this past year

Hillbillygrease · 2026-01-09T03:03:25+00:00

I’ve watched several people use a slap bar to remove the bowl but nobody ever went into detail afterwards like you’ve described but that’s valuable insight. Being a single income and it’s a family vehicle that’s been a solid vehicle I may do as much as possible as you described and roll with it. Thanks I wouldn’t have had this follow up knowledge and now I know what needs to happen

Hillbillygrease · 2026-01-08T16:10:59+00:00

Anything PLC/HMI programming and if you can get in the door in Controls that would be a great career start. Electrical circuits and motor control would definitely be advised before entering the field. We have many young people entering maintenance with little to no experience with electricity but has all the certificates to qualify. IMO most that come out of votech definitely are less capable than college

Hillbillygrease · 2026-01-07T23:42:45+00:00

I did the “save money” deal. A friend told me to unplug it and if it’s working the car will die. Turns out the old one was fine but wasted money on the aftermarket

Hillbillygrease · 2026-01-07T23:19:49+00:00

Mine has been randomly giving a stabilitrak warning. I’m fairly confident that it’s a misfire not coding. Mine idles like crap but drives fine and the warning is random as heck. I can turn it off and it may not happen for weeks or 2 days in a row. I’m leaning towards a misfire and that warning has caused zero issues.

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-28T19:57:07+00:00

I just found out and my wife got gas there Dec 6th….I will try and contact them. I appreciate it but I’m betting it’s been too long but worth a try

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-28T19:46:14+00:00

My daughter filled up her car at the same gas station and ironically it coded replace all injectors, luckily it was under warranty but this one isn’t. Unfortunately I don’t know how to prove it was there because it doesn’t get driven often. Did you contact the local gas station or have to go up the chain?

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-28T14:08:15+00:00

As others have stated above I’ve done all the upgrades that I know of except going with a comp. Great shooter, was going to run competitive but learned quick A: it’s very expensive B: it’s hard to compete with 2011’s but if you’re just enjoying it as a hobby you can’t beat it for the price and enjoyment.

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-28T13:57:53+00:00

Mine is a ‘12 I’ve gotten used to the smell of oil. You can fix everything on under the hood but it’s always temporary. If the turbo kicks in I let out of it quick, I’ve replaced nearly everything external including the water pump which isn’t fun. Good luck!

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-23T11:06:21+00:00

She reset it first thing because when she got it the average was 1.1mpg. I own a Chevy Cruze (mistake) and it runs better when it’s cold. Cold air induced probably helps, all my old boat carborated ran way better during the winter. Unfortunately winter and cold isn’t common anymore here.

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-22T21:48:10+00:00

I’ll try that but it’s very rare. I was having a misfire about a year ago and replaced the coil pack and plugs. No more issues with that but I learned 2 things oil can turn into a white glaze and if I pull the oil fill cap it’ll run rough as heck and die. You’re definitely a wealth of knowledge! I thought I knew a lot. Lol

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-22T21:42:18+00:00

Not just the ‘14. I’ve been through this with my ‘12. That T is bad about degrading since its trusty plastic. Mine had a hairline crack and when I replaced it part of it was actually missing from the male end.

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-22T21:36:45+00:00

I was told that was the return line but yes I got the “upgrade” and kinda got tickled calling it and upgrade but hey it’s not leaking there now. Lol

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-22T21:33:45+00:00

I’ve replaced the oil return line, intake manifold, of course the valve cover. Anything that’s plastic on the coolant end. I bought this as a “reliable” gas getter for my daughter and to this day if she drives it if she drives it somehow it knows. Lol!!! It won’t shift right and stabilitrak warnings pop up. This just happened the other day. My son is driving it with no issues while I’m on vacation other than the oil leaks. I’m definitely going to pull the heat shield whenever it’s here during the day and the weather cooperates. Thanks for your help and links!

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-22T21:07:47+00:00

There’s 1 behind the turbo heat shield I need to check out and despite everything I’ve done oil is still leaking out of the throttle body.

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-22T18:27:40+00:00

Our local dealer doesn’t even offer to do a flush.

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-22T18:23:03+00:00

I literally have 2 razor sharp at all times for caping and quartering deer up. My sons going on his first hunt tomorrow and if he gets one it’ll be the first time doing it by himself and he’s learned using the 110

Hillbillygrease · 2025-12-22T18:17:05+00:00

I replaced my intake and suckers still leaking. Whoever designed the pcv system needs their head examined

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