My intro thread
The OBDII connector to read the CEL codes.
I had Costless do this when I bought the tune up materials. It turned out to be a 128, or Coolant temp too low.
I didn't get everything done but I got a lot.
Dirty engine bay. I've been thinking about a little pressure wash in there. I'd be messed up if I got water someplace it wasn't supposed to be and I couldn't find it.
I'll just wash the engine cover for now. Spray on some Simple Green, let it sit for a minute, then hose it off. Beautiful. I'll have to take another pic of the finished product. It turned out as well as can be expected.
SeaFoam in the gas
Comparing the old blade with the new just to make sure the 22" are correct. Wait till you need them to find out their wrong and you get what you get. This was a nice fix too. His wipers were older than old.
I laugh every time I hear the guys at Costless offer to install peoples wipers for them. A drunk monkey could do it. The Good Year's are a different style of wiper but I'm pleased with the performance. No extra pieces needed.
Making sure the air filter will fit before I try to install it. It looks like it's been a while since the old one was done. Better gas millage anyone?
It's kind of hard to see but those holes for the bottom tabs make sense when trying to put the cover back on.
Oil change time. If you can't see it, that's 5w-30 weight oil. You can't really go wrong since it's printed on the cap as well. The drain plug is 13mm so best to use an end wrench and not some adjustable wrench.
Jack stands. A car doesn't ever say "HEY, I'm about to kill you"! It just does.
Comparing the filters and putting a little oil on the gasket. I found it was easiest to reach in front of the passenger side tire and just use my hand. What a pleasant surprise. It was easy.
Counting the empties. I never do this when drinking, but always do it for oil changes. Go figure.
This funnel has been one of the most useful tools I've ever bought.
