Recent content by Gen3mrd

It's really not that bad, the air filter "bay" or whatever had a couple ounces probably and I cleaned up as much as I could from the alternator as soon as I saw the issues. Nothing on the belts or anywhere else I was able to wipe down immediately. Great idea, this is what I am mostly worried...

Last update until I break something else. Everything seems fine, I have had to check and add more trans fluid a couple times, but seems like the level is stable now. I was finding what looked like fresh oil under the air filter housing, opened it up and you could see the engine was spitting...

Took it out for around the block yesterday and today. First time I started it it smoked white like crazy again but got better after a few minutes. Driving seems ok, no new noises and seems to be the same as before, but didn't get it over 25 or 30. Still smells like burning oil and I can tell...

Definitely drained the trans fluid and have about 15-16 quarts of oil in my car. Going to take your guys' advice and refill the trans fluid, drain ALL the oil, then refill the oil. Not sure if I should still get it towed and checked out by a pro, I've read about the crank aerating, but have no...

Could be I drained the transmission fluid not the oil, probably the most likely scenario... Will look into it and get back to you.

I tried, as soon as I saw the smoke I shut the car off and put my pan underneath and unscrewed the drain plug, nothing comes out and I can tell the oil pan is empty. I'm sure I put the oil in the correct place and the dipstick is showing that it's more than full, but the oil pan is empty.

Ok, so I'm think cars just won't ever be my thing, but I'm just trying to be able to do some basic maintenance.... So I attempted to change my oil and I thought I was doing everything correctly, but I'm in quite a spot now. I drained my current oil, which was filthy despite still being only...

Re: warranty. I don't know, not sure if the place I brought it to has a standard warranty for service, but I paid 8/21 so if they do and it's < 6 month I suppose so. Just a little wary of bringing it back, it's a place that has been around for decades and has a really good reputation, but not...

Thanks for the feedback, doesn't sound good at all and from the other thread referenced it sounds like the work I had done for the timing belt was done incorrectly. I can't say that with any certainty ofcourse, but I would figure if this was normal wear and tear they would have caught it when...

Hello, I'm not much of a car guy and know very little, but have enjoyed this forum for information and ideas. Today my 2002 was making banging / grinding noises as it warmed up. I looked and saw the fan was hitting something and stopped the engine. I was able to pull this piece from what I...

Very useful, thanks. Is the accepted practice to jack up the car, place the jack stands and then lower the jack just enough that all three lend support?

I think I'll buy mine one too!

Great thread, can't wait to do this myself. This site is a goldmine of great info.

Exactly what I was looking for, still going to fish for some opinions, but have my options completely narrowed down. Great FAQ!

What a great thread, I have never been a huge car guy but want to start mod'ing and fixing up my 2002 a little bit at a time. This is perfect for giving me an idea of what I can and can't do myself.