GSTim
Formerly M3Tim
This used to be true but most shops now won't patch anything but the most minor hole if at all. They don't want to to take any risk and also want to sell you a new tire (or multiple tires). 😡
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you need a better shop, we had them patch a tire on my wifes car just over a year ago no questions asked.
mwlikesbikes
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Plug or patch ASAP, if that comes out while you’re driving the tire is shot once it’s driven on while flat cuz you compromised the sidewall belts.
qclabrat
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Ready to do an oil change on an LS6 5.7, it currently has long over due 2 yo Mobil 1 in it. Should I stick with Mobil or should I use some sort of boutique oil like Amsoil or Quaker State...? Mrs. @shrpshtr325 is probably the expert here, car gets one or two thousand miles per year and hibernates when they start dropping salt. But still driven in sub freezing temp as long as roads are salt free. Also what about oil filters, OEM or something fancier?
I'm a fan of Mobil 1 but Bill's wife is the expert. Amsoil might be good oil but they don't certify with anyone (in the past) so it's not worth the risk. In your application oil wear is not an issue water and fuel contamination is.
I think Wix is good or OEM filter.
amsoil, royal purple and their like are (to quote the wife unit) fancy overpriced crap.
mobile 1 was involved in a lawsuit for making claims on their bottle that their product did not actually meet, buyer beware.
penzoil ultra or castrol edge for synthetic seem to be the top performers atm. but if your not driving it that much you really are unlikely to do harm as long as you run oil that meets the appropriate API certification for the year of the engine.
oil filters are another story, i like purolator personally (*they make mopar/dodge OEM filters, or did at last check), good value for money, was the best value at one point, just stay away from FRAM and their paper garbage and you should be fine.
mobile 1 was involved in a lawsuit for making claims on their bottle that their product did not actually meet, buyer beware.
penzoil ultra or castrol edge for synthetic seem to be the top performers atm. but if your not driving it that much you really are unlikely to do harm as long as you run oil that meets the appropriate API certification for the year of the engine.
oil filters are another story, i like purolator personally (*they make mopar/dodge OEM filters, or did at last check), good value for money, was the best value at one point, just stay away from FRAM and their paper garbage and you should be fine.
not sure what engines you guys are having trouble with, but if its a lubrication type engine failure its probably bc you were using amsoil
TommyF
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It's the V6's in the Ram's and Promasters, well documented with these engines but it wouldn't surprise me if lubrication has a little something to do with it as well. And the transmissions are garbage too. I believe they redesigned everything for the 22/23 models, everything before was pure junk.
AHHH the 'mighty' pentastar, no clue about those, my hemi ram has been flawless, both engine and trans so
Anybody have experience with Ultimate Collision on Rt.1 in Edison? Haven't been thrilled with the other local body shops.
GTCHAMPION1
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Expensive but factory specifications good
Kaleidopete
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Going to need a 30k service soon, does all this seem necessary? 2019 Mustang
Robson
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I would look for another dealer...BTW, stick to your car service schedule.
mfennell
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That's padded like my sofa. Note "Recommended" (by the dealer), not "Required" (by Ford). What does the owner's manual say?
- I'd be shocked if there's a recommended (by Ford) oil conditioner. You don't want it.
- WTF is "ECO friendly brake cleaning solution?" I think it means they spray brake cleaner on the calipers from the green can.
- "Ethanol fuel service" sounds like a completely made-up thing.
- If you're not racing it, I'd be surprised if a rear diff fluid change was required.
- Trans fluid change might not be a terrible idea if you're keeping it forever. I might research that one.
- Absolutely no way I would let them perform an "Oil Crankcase Cleaning Service". My guess is they either do nothing at all OR pour in some chemical and run the engine a while.
Wtf is oil conditioner? Hard pass on that one
Wtf is ethanol service? Also pass
Check your manual for trans fluid it's probably over 100k miles if at all. Def not at 30 unless the manual says so.
Engine coolant is usually 10 years 150k these days pass there too
Wtf is crankcase cleaning? Oil keeps it clean so pass.
Rear diff fluid could be valid if you have a limited slip so check your equipment. If it's not limited slip your only halfway through the fluid life
Wtf is ethanol service? Also pass
Check your manual for trans fluid it's probably over 100k miles if at all. Def not at 30 unless the manual says so.
Engine coolant is usually 10 years 150k these days pass there too
Wtf is crankcase cleaning? Oil keeps it clean so pass.
Rear diff fluid could be valid if you have a limited slip so check your equipment. If it's not limited slip your only halfway through the fluid life
TommyF
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A 2019 vehicle with 30K on the clock should only need an oil change and an air filter, maybe the trans and rear diff if your really crazy about maintenance. Tire rotation for me is seasonal, once in the spring and once in the fall, your mileage my differ. Do you plan on keeping this vehicle for the long run, 200K+ ???
