Recent content by YOKBB

Knocking can cause issues before it's loud enough for the driver to notice, and a working sensor allows the ECU to adjust the ignition timing so the fuel burns properly and doesn't knock. I'd fix it if it happened to me.

Have you checked your spark plugs? I got that code a few weeks ago, checked my plugs and the gaps were 2x wider than specs. I didn't really need to measure the gap, it was obvious the plugs were spent...

My problem turned out to be bad spark plugs. It eventually threw a code showing a misfire almost 10k miles after I started noticing the problem. It only had issues in 5th gear at low RPM, which made me think it was a transmission problem, but high gear + low RPM puts the most stress on the...

Just curious, how does your expected ROI on those custom projectors compare to modern, high-end H11 and 9005 bulbs in the OEM housing? I hope your business goes well, and I don't have anything against people spending money on things that make them happy, but I don't think you can consider this...

How much work do they really get, though? $150/hour can't pay the bills if you only get a few hours of work each month. A set of aftermarket housings with halo projectors is only $200, and there are way too many people who will choose the cheapest (and dumbest) option and stick HID/LED bulbs in...

I'm guessing there aren't many businesses doing HID retrofits because there isn't enough profit (in other words, anyone skilled enough to do it well can make more money elsewhere). If you disagree, why don't you start your own HID retrofitting business? You have other options: there are...

I have a 2006 V6 with 255k miles, and when I change the oil and filter it only takes about 4 quarts of fresh oil to fill it back up. The owners manual states it should take 5.8 quarts of fresh oil. Does this sound like sludge buildup? Should I be worried? It sounds like it's running well, the...

Yes, I did this a couple weeks ago by running a wire from the center dome light. My 4R doesn't have a sunroof, but it wouldn't have been much harder if it did. There's insulation in the roof that you need to get past either way, and there are plenty of videos on youtube on how to route wires...

My transmission started having some minor issues so I called a local shop just for info and they quoted me 9 hours for labor, or about $1000 (not including parts). They said it would be the same if they were replacing the entire transmission or just the torque converter (I was thinking my torque...

Yes, but only because I abused it and waited too long to change the fluid. It was shifting perfectly when I got it, but a couple months ago I went on a 3k mile road trip towing a 2000 lbs popup camper. I didn't know I was supposed to keep it in 4th while towing so I had it in D the entire time...

My 06 SR5 has 255k miles, I got it at ~230k. The A/C compressor was out when I got it, I replaced the compressor, condensor, and expansion valve myself. Loaner tools from oreilly's saved me about $400, and the total cost (including paying a shop to evacuate the system before I disconnected...

My seat heaters came with a controller box, thermostats in the heater pads, and 6-position switches to control the heat. I'd be willing to bet I could use it to power OEM heater pads. I just realized that since my heaters have built-in thermostats, the heater elements themselves can probably...

LED's can go bad, but I'd check for a bad connection first. Maybe the plug is loose, or one of the wires are frayed. If everything looks ok, check the voltage between the 2 wires that power the LEDS when they're on - you should see the same voltage that you see between the (+) and (-) terminals...

Does anyone have aftermarket seat heaters that work well with leather seats? I got a cheap kit on ebay and it doesn't seem like it's strong enough to heat my seats. It's nice and warm on its own, but when I installed it and covered it with the OEM leather, I can barely feel the warmth. It seems...

The leather is definitely making them weaker. I wonder if OEM seat heaters use stronger elements when they're paired with leather seats... Or maybe the leather seats that come with seat heaters aren't as well insulated as my seats. I need to get something set up soon, my garage has been in the...