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« Reply #875 on: January 03, 2017, 12:52:44 PM »
I'm getting more involved in car stuff, but most of it is still baffling to me. Great job 'pasa
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« Reply #876 on: January 03, 2017, 12:55:58 PM »
You are like two generations too late to get into car stuff.

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« Reply #877 on: January 03, 2017, 06:30:12 PM »
You are like two generations too late to get into car stuff.

Why?

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« Reply #878 on: January 04, 2017, 11:51:56 AM »
Blower in my jeep wasn't working, and after checking all the fuses i'd not located the problem.  A quick google search suggested i "bang on it"

So, i looked under the passenger side dash, found the fan/motor and gave it a whack.

Started right up.

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« Reply #879 on: January 04, 2017, 05:25:31 PM »
Blower in my jeep wasn't working, and after checking all the fuses i'd not located the problem.  A quick google search suggested i "bang on it"

So, i looked under the passenger side dash, found the fan/motor and gave it a whack.

Started right up.

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« Reply #880 on: January 06, 2017, 01:10:37 AM »
You are like two generations too late to get into car stuff.

Why?

Since we're all  :kstategrad: or some crap, an example: New BMWs need to have the dealer replace the battery because you have to tell the car it's a new battery with their fancy dealer diagnostic tablets or else it gets pissed off.  We're quickly approaching dealer only serviced cars unless the federales step in with some of that unneeded government regulation. 
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« Reply #881 on: January 06, 2017, 03:00:23 AM »
I'm a car fixed guy. Ask me anything about 2004 hellantras 1996 BMW 3s or 1988 dodge Aries and I will tell you anything.

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« Reply #882 on: January 06, 2017, 03:03:52 AM »
I don't hate my beems anymore. All the bullshit engineered to fail parts have been replaced with superior cheap ass aftermarket parts and now it's actually a really great car with no cupholders. E36 beems are cheap and easy to work on. I dropped my grudge.

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« Reply #883 on: January 06, 2017, 03:04:31 AM »
There's no dealer to change your battery on the FURY ROAD

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« Reply #884 on: January 06, 2017, 11:32:51 AM »
True test of e36 owners, how many times have you repaired or replaced your door panels Puni?
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« Reply #885 on: January 06, 2017, 12:30:35 PM »
You are like two generations too late to get into car stuff.

Why?

Since we're all  :kstategrad: or some crap, an example: New BMWs need to have the dealer replace the battery because you have to tell the car it's a new battery with their fancy dealer diagnostic tablets or else it gets pissed off.  We're quickly approaching dealer only serviced cars unless the federales step in with some of that unneeded government regulation. 

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that said, i couldn't change the oil on mine if i wanted to


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« Reply #886 on: January 06, 2017, 12:59:21 PM »
I used to service my truck all the time.  By the time I bought oil, filters, etc. it was something like $80 plus my time to do it.  I can take it to the dealer and they will take care of everything and rotate the tires for right at $50.  In addition to saving $$, I get some quality BBS'n time while I wait.
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« Reply #887 on: January 06, 2017, 01:17:30 PM »
You are like two generations too late to get into car stuff.

Why?

Since we're all  :kstategrad: or some crap, an example: New BMWs need to have the dealer replace the battery because you have to tell the car it's a new battery with their fancy dealer diagnostic tablets or else it gets pissed off.  We're quickly approaching dealer only serviced cars unless the federales step in with some of that unneeded government regulation. 

https://www.amazon.com/MAOZUA-C110-Latest-Reader-Diagnostic/dp/B00VSMG4IQ#Ask

that said, i couldn't change the oil on mine if i wanted to

I looked quickly and didn't see battery registration on there.  I'd be surprised if you could do it with such a cheap OBII unit, but you're probably right. 

It's amazing now to see companies now trying to limit access to their vehicles and repair through intellectual property laws.


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« Reply #888 on: January 06, 2017, 01:54:28 PM »
I used to service my truck all the time.  By the time I bought oil, filters, etc. it was something like $80 plus my time to do it.  I can take it to the dealer and they will take care of everything and rotate the tires for right at $50.  In addition to saving $$, I get some quality BBS'n time while I wait.
That's my math. I'll even pay a little more if they drop the rotation in there. I hate swapping tires.

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« Reply #889 on: January 06, 2017, 02:37:30 PM »
I get my oil changed where I bought tires (free rotations for life of tires) so w/ a $10 coupon that is always available, oil change (& lube) + tire rotation is $20. I don't mind doing it but I don't have a shop or easy way of oil disposal.

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« Reply #890 on: January 06, 2017, 02:38:41 PM »
Just pour it in the creek behind the house
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« Reply #891 on: January 06, 2017, 02:40:32 PM »
have you ever been to an auto parts store?  they have an oil dumpster thing

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« Reply #892 on: January 06, 2017, 02:42:04 PM »
Just pour it in the creek behind the house

 :nono: haha unfortunately that was standard practice for way too long for most people. Or my dad just dumping the pan upside down on top of the firewood pile.  :facepalm:

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« Reply #893 on: January 06, 2017, 02:43:52 PM »
have you ever been to an auto parts store?  they have an oil dumpster thing

Nope never. We had large drums for collecting waste oil in the shop back when I did it myself. Non issue now.

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« Reply #894 on: January 06, 2017, 07:53:09 PM »
True test of e36 owners, how many times have you repaired or replaced your door panels Puni?
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« Reply #895 on: January 07, 2017, 10:08:23 PM »
Oil is friggin organic.  Put it on your potato skins or something.

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« Reply #896 on: January 07, 2017, 10:21:19 PM »
pour it on the fence line making it carbon neutral vs weedeating

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« Reply #897 on: January 08, 2017, 10:49:33 AM »
I need to replace the diesel engine in the F250 farm truck.  May need some consulting like WTH do you get a good replacement diesel engine.  :facepalm:


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« Reply #898 on: January 08, 2017, 12:14:32 PM »
Tom I think the point of diesel engines is never having to replace them.

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« Reply #899 on: January 08, 2017, 12:22:35 PM »
What year and engine Tom
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