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Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-27-2016, 03:30 PM
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Posted By JARblue
Doubt it. Just get the regular 5W-30. Not High...

Doubt it. Just get the regular 5W-30. Not High Mileage. Not Extended Performance.

I picked up 5 qts from Wally World today for $22 :D
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-22-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
1. Yup :tup: 2. I just drive one front...

1. Yup :tup:

2. I just drive one front wheel up onto a short piece of 2x12 laid flat to get that little bit of extra clearance I need to reach the front jack point. Other floor jacks may need a...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-30-2015, 08:03 PM
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Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
A bungee cord can help hold it out of the way. I...

A bungee cord can help hold it out of the way. I have done enough oil changes that it actually stays folded enough out of the way without any help now.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-28-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
Yup. And don't ask if you can reuse them. It's...

Yup. And don't ask if you can reuse them. It's not worth the risk for the cost. You can get them for about $0.50 apiece. Your local dealer should have them or you can order them online in bulk...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 03-03-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
:tiphat:

:tiphat:
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 08-22-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
Correct. Drain plug = reusable. Crush Washer =...

Correct. Drain plug = reusable. Crush Washer = replaceable. I have seen some people reuse a non-crush washer, but for piece of mind and the $1 apiece they cost at the local dealership, I use a new...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 08-16-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
There are only about a billion threads on that...

There are only about a billion threads on that topic, not to mention an entire forum called Bob the Oil Guy. Short answer: no.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-07-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
I believe there are a number of non-aluminum...

I believe there are a number of non-aluminum parts in the engine. I'm pretty sure the cylinder sleeves are ferrous, and then there are other parts such as crank, rods, rings, cams, rocker arms,...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 01-18-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
I am familiar with some but certainly not all of...

I am familiar with some but certainly not all of that material. Very interesting :tup: Great, informative post, so thanks for that. I have some reading to do :icon17:
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 01-18-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
:tiphat: I did the tranny and diff today,...

:tiphat:

I did the tranny and diff today, but we left the brake/clutch for another day since we did it at lunch :icon17: And I'm going to swap out the power steering reservoir in my garage this...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 01-18-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
Same to you, Curtis :tiphat: I am near Ms. Pint,...

Same to you, Curtis :tiphat: I am near Ms. Pint, she's just around the corner. I don't use FB, but I'm on the forum enough :tup:

I'm not planning to touch the coolant - generic is fine with me. ...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 01-18-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
can't disagree with you there :tiphat: :driving: ...

can't disagree with you there :tiphat: :driving:

JAR = my initials James A Rickard
blue = my favorite color as a kid

I still have a JARblue at aol.com account that has been active since 1995...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 01-17-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
That's awesome! :tup: :tup: As much as I...

That's awesome! :tup: :tup:

As much as I would like to own 4 Z's, I'm thinking it'll be cheaper just to pay the $1, thanks :tiphat: :icon17:
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-24-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
I agree with everything you said here, except the...

I agree with everything you said here, except the washers cost me $1 apiece from the dealership ;)
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 11-13-2012, 11:37 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
I used the standard copper crush washer, but I...

I used the standard copper crush washer, but I have a bunch of them from the dealership. The one that came with it is probably fine as well though. For some reason I like replacing the washer with a...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-02-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,509
Posted By JARblue
Thank for the DIY, AK :tiphat: Just got done...

Thank for the DIY, AK :tiphat: Just got done with my first oil change on the Z (third overall) using Mobil 1 5W-30 and a Mobil 1 filter. I was going to get PureOne but Advance Auto had a deal and I...
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