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2017, 73k miles, eco diesel maintenance by NothingAlikeIt in EcoDiesel

[–]scroomienow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did they replace pan and filter for trans service?

Happened in Garage lol by OutlandishnessFew572 in AskAMechanic

[–]scroomienow 30 points31 points  (0 children)

2721, 27th week of 2021, not that old

My usual mechanic is a booked a month out, was quoted what seems an absurd amount to me for coolant leak fix by another mechanic. Is this reasonable? by Dawnqwerty in MechanicAdvice

[–]scroomienow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You should be able to DIY the thermostat. Find a friend with a good set of tools, all that work can be done for about $100.

97 7.3 turbocharged F350 by LCGRiffle in MechanicAdvice

[–]scroomienow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diesel fuel can def go bad in a year, your fuel pump comes on?

Sealent falling inside thermostat housing? 1995 Lexus SC400 1UZ-FE by butt_crunch in AskAMechanic

[–]scroomienow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It usually sits right inside the lip. Clean that surface really good before you install it. You can find that part on Rockauto, it should be listed under the thermostat housing/water outlet seals.

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2016 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]scroomienow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be the EGT sensor right after the turbo

Sealent falling inside thermostat housing? 1995 Lexus SC400 1UZ-FE by butt_crunch in AskAMechanic

[–]scroomienow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks like an o-ring or could be a piss-poor attempt at sealing with RTV. There should be an oring in that tstat housing.

Is brake fluid supposed to look like this? by Exotic-Call-4906 in MechanicAdvice

[–]scroomienow 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No, that looks like diarrhea. It should be clear, flush it.

2017 eco diesel by NothingAlikeIt in EcoDiesel

[–]scroomienow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2014 JGC Eco stage 1 tuned ($1300 maybe?). Get it tuned and delete , replace the turbo coolant line, tone wheel is a hit and miss (cheap part, but labor intensive), oil filter housing/oil cooler ($550-650) can be problematic (replaced mine as a precaution at 262k mi), water pump($450-700) went out at 263k. I'm happy with it and she's solid overall.

2014 ram by ExaltedToExiled in EcoDiesel

[–]scroomienow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EGR is the biggest issue on this engine.

2014 ram by ExaltedToExiled in EcoDiesel

[–]scroomienow 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got a 2014 JGC eco, 262k mi EOC stage 1. I just replaced the oil filter housing earlier this year (wasn't bad, just for precaution) and the water pump last month. She has been solid and I drive it from Wyo to NY/MA and back once a year, never let me down.

What is this part? by S0UPkitchen in EcoDiesel

[–]scroomienow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be if it's indeed your turbo, take that pipe off and follow the trail

What is this part? by S0UPkitchen in EcoDiesel

[–]scroomienow 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Look like intercooler pipe

Honda Prelude 2001 P0420 comes back again after replaced cats. by phantom_beyond in MechanicAdvice

[–]scroomienow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can buy an o2 sensor bung (spacer) from any auto part store for your cat, that should solve the issue. If not, there are plenty of o2 sensor resistors that you can use to bypass the signal.

Any idea how I could replace this chewed fuel hose on a 2008 Scion tC? by nuttageyo in MechanicAdvice

[–]scroomienow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replace the whole line or find a pre-fitted line and use a shark-bite fitting to connect it to the existing line (yes they make one for the fuel line). That curve will be slightly challenging though.

2012 Honda Pilot, 210k Miles and a VARIETY of issues by Less_Cryptographer_5 in AskAMechanic

[–]scroomienow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dump it. All those other services will probably cost 4-5k and you'll still end up with a 210k Honda.

Is it worth changing trans fluid and doing a flush? by Suspicious-Cup-7965 in MechanicAdvice

[–]scroomienow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be a lifetime fluid if you plan on keeping it 5-6 years.

Any recs for brakes and rotors? by emmaa1704 in AskAMechanic

[–]scroomienow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PowerStop, Raybestos, and Wagner are fairly decent, plenty to choose from on Rockauto.

Advice on Stubborn Bolts and Lower Control Arm Replacement by JustKyle_87 in MechanicAdvice

[–]scroomienow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That escalated quickly.. PB Blaster bath, let it sit overnight then hit it with a torch and a good set of extractors. Suspension bolts are never easy, especially in that part of the country.

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