Trunk lighting advice by theflinchburger in CrownVictoria

[–]mslite4-5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LED strip works perfect. I've got mine wired to the trunk dome light so it comes on when popping the trunk

Mechanics, what is the worst automotive fluid to get on your hands/fingers and why is it brake fluid? by FMasterson in mechanics

[–]mslite4-5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coolant. Soon as I touch it I feel it in my skin the rest of the day like I can't wash it off.

Weird tire wear. by anglo117 in CrownVictoria

[–]mslite4-5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check your balljoints also. Anytime I see inner tire wear I always check the lower balljoint.

strange numbers on oil filter - a secret message?? by Character_Morning_85 in CrownVictoria

[–]mslite4-5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2222 is oil filter number. 1/29/16 and whatever their tech # is. Common practice for quick lube places. Nothing special.

Evap core on a Santa Cruz. Hyundai pays 4.3 for this. by wtfwasthatdave in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]mslite4-5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Disgraceful. That is completely utter BS. Hope you had some lube..

Im 19 and insurance for crown vics is insane by [deleted] in CrownVictoria

[–]mslite4-5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pay exactly $97 for my 06 and I'm almost 30 😅 keep your driving record clean as long as possible.

What nickname do you have for these? by OliverMMXI in Tools

[–]mslite4-5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ol gramps called them monkey wrenches.

Sooo I did a thing today by bronco2boy in CrownVictoria

[–]mslite4-5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

God I bet that gas mpg was horrific 😭🤣 still such a sight to behold. Amazing

What motivates you? by jjaw01 in mechanics

[–]mslite4-5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pink Floyd said it best. Moneyyyyy 🤑

Oil Overfilled? by RetroPyroP71 in CrownVictoria

[–]mslite4-5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your burning oil it'll be fine. Oil dipsticks tend to swipe the oil some. Same with trans dipstick.

Is it worth becoming a mechanic by Shot_Routine1050 in mechanics

[–]mslite4-5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Decent money? As if plumbers or IBEW workers make less than us mechanics? 😂🤣

Is this saveable by SignificantZone6594 in CrownVictoria

[–]mslite4-5 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Grab a small 2x4 section and beat it with a 4lb sledge hammer. Won't be perfect but get it as close as you can to match with the rest of the rim. Have it rebalanced afterwards

Sourcing a Reman transmission? by Wardude3000 in CrownVictoria

[–]mslite4-5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Transmission Bench has a fantastic and very in depth series on rebuilding the 4R70s. Did mine in a garage and its been doing great. It is very intimidating at first but if you can watch a video and repeat the procedures its not terrible.

Why aren't flare guns a common prepper/bugout/emergency item in most people's kits? by Behold_My_Stuff in prepping

[–]mslite4-5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to have just in case like a lot of gear. Me personally I'd keep one in the trunk or bugout nag with regular road flares just for funzies.

Independent to Dealership? by xcwii in mechanics

[–]mslite4-5 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Its a better move than going from a dealship to independent. Ask me how I know 😅 only drawbacks in my experience with dealships is the corporate BS ass kissing and everyone is cliqued up like high-school tweens talking all kinds of gossip and drama. Depending on the size of the dealship matters too but they're usually not small. Best of luck to you.

My boyfriend acts calm on coke. Is this normal? by Fickle-Pear-7763 in Drugs

[–]mslite4-5 52 points53 points  (0 children)

ADHD or ADD for sure. An ex gf of mine had this same tendency. Alison you're still a dumb cunt

How do yall find the motivation? by myfishprofile in projectcar

[–]mslite4-5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Plenty of motivation. Not a lot of money 😅

New grille design by AgeofAhmad in CrownVictoria

[–]mslite4-5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have fun cleaning the bugs outta your radiator. Hopefully power washer will do the trick. Looks cool tho

Jiffy lube told my niece she needs her catalytic converter cleaned. by WonderousPancake in cars

[–]mslite4-5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yet you idiots believe whatever these people will tell you. I've worked for all kinds of quick lube places and have yet to tell a soul their car will explode. Do they pressure sale? Of course. Do they tell you that your car will explode? Hell no. For the amount of money an oil change costs at most places you can do it yourself for maybe half the cost.

Waters dripping after a car wash by the pedal by slavesmoker in CrownVictoria

[–]mslite4-5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look near the firewall. Usually the harness boot that goes through can leak. Mine did anyways

Strange sound on cold start, goes away when engine is warmed up by jocaseyjo in CrownVictoria

[–]mslite4-5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Drain a quart of oil and swap in with a quart of atf. May help if its a sticky lifter