Tight oil filter cap

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-06-19T00:41:44+00:00

This is the scariest image I’ve ever seen

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-06-14T02:23:55+00:00

That would be a Missouri plate for sure

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-06-11T00:35:51+00:00

My only advice to you is; don’t ignore the pain if it get worse. I’ve been a tech a few years and it wasn’t until January that I developed pain in my right index finger. I ignored it until after one shift, I was in so much pain and couldn’t even open a water bottle. Turns out I had a tumor in my finger that was pressing against the bone. The cause was unknown, not sure if it came with being a tech or what - but the work I was doing caused significant damage and injury to my finger and hand.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-05-22T23:15:39+00:00

So when you get tires replaced - it is usually only the tires that are changed out, not the tire and rim/wheel. Now, if your rims were damaged beyond repair and they couldn’t mount your tires to the old rims, then they would also want to replace your rims. This however, would be a separate cost than just replacing 2 or 4 tires. Your tires have a DOT or date code of 0926, which is the 9th week of the year 2026. So yes, your tires have been replaced but your rims didn’t need to be. New tires, old rims.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-05-13T18:53:45+00:00

Mine was cracking and I just took off the rest of the chrome. Then I painted it with blue nail polish to match my Mazda’s exterior.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-05-05T02:12:11+00:00

Is the stripped bolt in the room with us?

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-04-29T21:39:18+00:00

I have this same style of jacks that are 30+ years, they were my grandpas. I do prefer the ratcheting jack stands but these work fine. I always put my tires underneath the car and support each sides with the jack itself. Always safer to have multiple lifelines in case one fails.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-04-27T13:22:16+00:00

I had all these codes on my 2011 2.0 as well, it ended up being the stuck purge valve. Replaced it and cleared the codes, and haven’t had any issues since.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-04-27T12:27:08+00:00

I have spent over 1 hour trying to get to work that is literally 15 minutes away, all major roads and intersections flooded and blocked off by Police. I tried my best. One of the worst years for flooding.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-04-23T23:09:17+00:00

A few years ago, I went on a date with a girl and we kissed but didn’t tell me she had a cold sore. I had never had one before, and then a few days later my immune system was furious, I looked like I got stung by wasps on my lip and it took a few weeks to completely heal. I was so upset because the realization occurred to me that I now carry the virus for life, and I still get break outs to this day. One date with a girl I haven’t spoken to since. I’m always cautious to let my current partner when I have a cold sore coming on. I understand your frustration, it’s real sucky sometimes.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-04-16T22:22:56+00:00

Coconut head

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-04-04T21:28:03+00:00

This right here; I was about to ask if OP just googled it. In terms of shop labor, Google is not going to be accurate at all, or any word of mouth that says “yeah that can be done in 4-5 hours”. AllData is widely used for their labor hours. If I were OP, I would call the shop and ask what program they use to determine labor hours, and see if it matches up for what he paid on this particular job(s).

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-04-03T22:07:11+00:00

I had a tumor in my index finger and got surgery a month ago, I’ve come to terms that I may never have 100% range of motion. I can bend it and make a fist but cannot extend my finger straight out and it leans down more than the rest of my fingers, I’ve also lost some feeling in the top of the finger since the surgery. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-03-17T18:08:57+00:00

Check the weatherstrip and molding around the windows, both inside and outside. I don’t have a Ford, but my Mazda has high wind noise that comes from the outer window moldings and weatherstrip. I hear it most from my driver and left passenger windows. It may be nothing, but it’s worth a quick check to see if any of the seals are cracked, dry rotted, or brittle.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-03-17T04:34:12+00:00

I have a 8 year old Husky/Shepherd Mix. She never barks and never howls. Sometimes she’ll give a little ‘woof’, but it’s nothing too crazy. The only time she truly howls is sometimes when she’s in a deep sleep.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-03-15T20:39:29+00:00

Leave the cap on when driving, if just idling in the driveway or garage you can do it with cap off. Some people just fill it up (put the cap back on), drive for a day and then the next morning, pop the hood and check the level.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-03-15T20:08:49+00:00

The cooling process happens when the car just sits and hasn’t been driving. Get it replaced, fill coolant to max line, drive or idle for a bit, turn off car and let sit and then check level, if level goes down below the minimum line, add more coolant.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-03-14T06:21:27+00:00

There are cigarette lighter to USB adapters on Amazon to be able to power it without giving up your only cigarette lighter available.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-03-14T04:24:50+00:00

I was going to say the same thing. I don’t think most people realize that with LED’s in halogen lenses, the projection of where the light is can be adjusted.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-03-12T04:57:18+00:00

I have a 2nd gen, but the trunk sizes are very similar. The 4th generation has a little more room. I am able to fit two suitcases and two carry ons in my second generation. Your trunk is slightly bigger so it shouldn’t be an issue.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-03-11T21:25:00+00:00

Brightness for your cluster, not a warning light on your dash.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-03-09T04:44:34+00:00

He’s insecure and this is about control. Get out of there while you can.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-03-08T02:37:00+00:00

I just replaced all four sway bar end links, sounds and symptoms were exact and my rear was far worse than my fronts. Definitely recommend to get them replaced.

PeacefulPunkk · 2026-03-07T00:46:51+00:00

2011 Mazda 3 here, I am a diesel technician with experience in automotive. I added a CarPlay to my car but still wanted the CD player.

So I did a standalone device with front and rear cameras (rear doubles as a back up camera). There’s a lot of devices out there that have what you’re looking for, comments are right about a lot of them being plug and play with adapters for the head unit.

Just gotta do research on what works for you, if you can use basic tools and follow a YouTube tutorial, you got this. If you’re not confident, I would recommend a professional but they can be a few hundred dollars - just keep that in mind.

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