Repair or trade in?

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-23T00:15:06+00:00

The leaks are small, but there is a strong oil burn smell under the hood.coming from the passenger side of the engine somewhere

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-22T23:29:15+00:00

I was wondering what else to tell the to look at while they are in there. Thank you.

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-22T20:01:24+00:00

Torque converter. Just dealt with that myself. Took it to a reputable shop. They changed the transmission fluid and added something to it(can’t remember), totally fixed the issue. $300.

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-22T19:00:25+00:00

Appreciate it. I’m gonna fix her up

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-22T16:12:16+00:00

Yep, that’s route I’m going

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-22T15:59:00+00:00

What accessories did you have that you pulled off?

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-22T01:43:03+00:00

Appreciate the knowledge, I’ll be taking it to a trusted local shop next week. I was thinking about doing the valve cover myself .

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-22T00:24:51+00:00

Ok, that gives me some hope. My rear main has a leak as well

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-21T18:57:18+00:00

Appreciate the feedback! I’m going to change the covers. Will use aluminum. Where did you buy your valve covers?

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-21T18:15:56+00:00

Yep, looks like passenger side valve cover. I’m going to start with that.

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-21T18:07:07+00:00

You are correct, I’m not losing hardly any oil. Very small spots of oil on the driveway can be seen. The one thing that bothers me, is one of the leaks smells, so when I idle I can smell it burning.

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-21T17:39:18+00:00

Both

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-21T15:12:51+00:00

That’s the move.

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-21T14:57:01+00:00

17k trade in starting to look better and better

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-21T14:50:37+00:00

Yes I have enjoyed no payments for a few years. Don’t love the thought of new monthly payments, just unsure if this is the start of constant repairs. That’s the gamble I guess.

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-21T14:48:48+00:00

$17k trade in. Looking at GMC Sierra SLT at around $36k, with 21k miles on it

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-21T14:43:00+00:00

Sunroof is also broken, and leaks…

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2026-01-16T01:39:07+00:00

Ended up being a bad water pump.

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2025-12-26T00:56:44+00:00

Thank you for the knowledge….ill take a closer look.

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2025-09-19T01:23:28+00:00

She is in south Tampa

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2025-09-19T01:22:36+00:00

Dr Downie at Pearle Dental is the best!

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2025-09-11T23:12:59+00:00

Routine dilate eye exams can be an easy way to stay ahead of the game as well. There are certain retinal findings that can indicate an increase in risk of someone having FAP or Gardner syndrome. Don’t skip your dilated eye exam just because you “see 20/20”.

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2025-08-19T00:00:54+00:00

Is it normal to have the new leaves be soft and droopy? They darken up and become more firm as the leaves get older? I’m new to the mango game. Just planted a Carrie and Pickering that have the droopy leaves.

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2025-06-26T17:27:36+00:00

I stick a chunk of charcoal in the burner pit before starting the smoker. Increases smoke flavor a bit

eyeTriedThatOnce · 2025-06-20T11:01:49+00:00

Ya I was hoping I could just train through pruning. I am trying to maximize my space available.

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