In this video I run you through the process I use at the shop when a customer wants me to do a stem to stern service and general check over. I have been finding that a lot of folks are taking the time to have their older vehicles gone through and maintenance items done instead of trading them in on new ones. -Enjoy!
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11:19 We agree, we thought about this and did our best to try and avoid this by not allowing most types of spark plugs to angle much and open the mag ring diameter within the socket. Another downside to magnetic is if you super heat them (leave them in a hot cylinder head for a long time) they can lose magnetism. That said, we felt this overal design for a swivel extension worked best compared to rubber/delrin/other insert types.
Just bought my first car, a 2012 Mazda 6. I plan on checking on everything but not necessarily changing unless needed.
I’ve been using my craftsman spark plug socket with the rubber insert for R&R for 50 years. Never crack them tightening plugs with it.
I just pull the PS pump return line and put the MityVac tube in to suck the system dry. Then fill the reservoir and suck that through. At the end, let the reservoir run low so you can replace the return line with minimal mess. Easy peasy. Thanks for the viceo; I am looking for a Mazda for my niece. This helps!
Good tip about checking that the fill plug can loosen before removing the drain plug on transmissions and differentials.
From Phoenix, I had a '73 Plymouth back in the day, which looked very similar.
Held up to a second viewing!
thanks for the reminder. keep forgetting there are now two air filters in vehicles. here's a funny bit: I idly opened the glovebox on one of my minivans and wondered what the heck the second door was. when I opened it, I found cabin filters…and a mile high mouse nest perched on top 😛
Life in a northern town…..
Some cool looking homes in your town
Easy Eric, I still use maps and I am not close to 80.
Say Eric O. When I picked up my car it had 94,000 on the clock. Since I am old with not much money, otherwise the car looked brand new top to bottom. The dealer said they had changed all fluids but my hunch was not the transmission. I was correct as it looked like used motor oil. The fluid was also full of clutch material. The good thing was the car had no symptoms. I changed the fluid twice and now it looks like regular fluid and 10,000 miles later still runs perfect. I have seen these 62te transmissions run 1/2 million miles before needing work so I was hoping with a little maintenance I could also. Still hoping.
Why are there so many "Karens"?
I was always told not to change transmission fluid on high mileage cars or it will start slipping. Your thoughts/?
You forgot to change the transmission gasket and pan don't not change oil without removing those or you will damage your transmission for just doing a transmission flush or change
How much you charge for all that work ?
Amazing work..But man get some funnels.
My daughters car is generally always a mess inside and out. I've always said mechanics will look throughout your car, make sure it is super clean before taking it in for repair. If you had filled her spare, you would find animal food, stained carpet, etc. People never think about what a service person sees or will see. Seeing you put air in the spare definitely made me think of her trunk.
Never seen anyone do such a great job on 100,000 mile service,wish you were in Wisconsin.Had my pickup at Chevy dealer 3 times for rear tire leak and tps sensors so far tire still leaks, message on dash says service tps system.did get a bill every time.
Zoom Zoom Zoom. Yea I own a 2008 Mazda 6 and that puppy doesn't owe me a thing and yet it has a boat load of Ford Parts on it. I been servicing that puppy myself since Jan 2009. That serpentine belt is a major PITA and you're not kidding about needing 2 people and it's the only task I am aware of that will get a Baptist Minister Swearing more than a Sailer here in GA. The other pains are the PCV being under the intake manifold and changing out the cooling hoses which is best done if you're doing the PCV or knock sensor. The thermostat is also a pain, but I suspect easier if you were to remove the intake manifold which is easier than removing that damn serpentine belt which is what I am going to do the next time I have to deal with changing out a thermostat.
I'm with you! Repairs and some machanic wisdom
How much does something like this usually cost around how much it should cost
Always nice to see Mrs. O.