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..Mike
..Mike
What are some better aftermarket brakes that are out there?
Thanks,
Leo
Steve - like the idea of removing the pan. Better than shaking the car! Maybe I should just replace the hoses with new ones.;)
-Greg
Cheers Pat.
Greg - I burn my arms every time I change my oil (hot oil drains more completely). I've actually learned to use a diaper. Works like a charm to contain the spill, so my hands are clean.
Do you actually remove the oil pan? I may do that at 60k, but wow...
-juice
I do seriously yank the whole engine to change my oil though... hang it on the cherrypicker and shake all the bad stuff out.
-Colin
bit
While I was there, I asked about the finish and the manager pointed out that they intentionally don't sand the finish completely flat so that it matches the factory paint a little more. He pointed out that most cars come from the factory with a little bit of "orange peel" and a completely flat finish would stand out. He pointed out some non-repaired panels that indeed had a bit of orange peel going on.
I'm satisfied.
Ken (OCD lite)
bit
Ross
bit
Ross
P.S. With your qualifications you could hire on as a consultant. Interested?
I just had a few laughs reading this OCD thread. Great stuff. I thought that I was the only perfectionist. Boy am I wrong. I like the idea of taking the pan out every oil change. Mybe I should try it. Here is an idea. Let's make disposable cars. 3k and get a new one! Taking the engine out of the car to do an oil change.......ha ha ha.
Now here is a true story. It took me 8 hours to do an oil change on a VW Rabbit once. I remember everyone making fun of me especially the manager at the autoparts store. A few years later he told me that he ran into the same problem as he was working on someone elses VW. I laughed so hard!
What happens is that there is no room and we had to take out everything to tear the filter apart because the moron who put it in last did not wet the rubber seal with oil!!!! How is that for a laugh.
..Mike
..Mike
Patti
Leo
-mike
Greg - The goofballs that worked on my car at Meineke didn't know how to take off my OBS wheel covers. In black writing it says, "Turn this way --->" (or something like that). The manager came to me and said, it's taking a long time because there's about a hundred screws on the wheel cover. I had to go in the garage and show them how to do it. It took me 2 seconds and they were working on it for an hour. When I picked up the car they didn't even tighten them properly. I went back and raised a little sand (the manager didn't want to be bothered because he was eating lunch) and they eventually had to find another OBS and switch the wheel covers.
Dennis
Ross
Dennis - I really appreciate finding a shop or dealer that takes pride in their work. Maybe we should all open one up.
-Greg
Let me know? That is WAY to frequent for brake pads.
Thanks
-Colin
Gloves to avoid finger prints on the engine? Bit, you've got some serious competition for OCD King!
My Forester is still on the original brake pads (36k miles). They're quiet, too. My dad's squeek a little first thing in the morning.
-juice
When rotors are removed from the car, what tool is used for resurfacing? Is it easier to perform a quality resurfacing off the car (i.e., not using an on the car lathe)?
..Mike
..Mike
Cheers Pat.
PS. I was not joking about the pushing part.
..Mike
..Mike
Maybe Patti can elaborate. She saw a nice brake job demo recently.
-juice
Cheers Pat.
..Mike
Ken
You make me laugh!!! Pushing cars??? Diapers and gloves. Gees. What is next the surgical mask??? Ha ha ha. I thought I was bad. Are there any meetings with club members out in CA??? I am curious. They are having a meeting in MD today to install brakes. That is cool. Anything out West??? Just curious. Later guys.
Then we're also close to the SCOA president Garry. He's in PA so we're close enough to attend those meets.
Throw in the track days, MASC's rally cross schedule (quarterly at least) and we're sitting pretty.
Check out i Club - I'm sure there is a local chapter, and I bet they could benefit from a little more diversity. Folks are always curious to see my Forester.
-juice
bit
-mike
-Greg
Cheers Pat.
Cheers Pat.
Anyway, I traded in my 97 Outback for a 2000 Outback at the dealer sixteen months ago. On this form, they advise that if you have changed your home address or sold your Subaru, please complete the "change of address" postcard located in your glove box and mail to us.
1 - If I had changed my address, and not notified them, I would not have received the recall notice.
2 - If I had sold the car, which I did, the glove box would not exist in my driveway.
O.K., have I missed something here or is this just an interesting request?
Cheers, Tom
p.s. Ross, I have always considered myself anal retentive, is that better or worse then OCD?
Pat: the 2001 Legacys all got 0.7" bigger front brake discs. I doubt they are interchangeable. Since they have only been out for 6 months, there may not be aftermarket ones yet.
-juice
Ross
Gordon Diamant's Sube-Directory. Gordon is the man.
Hope this helps.
..Mike
..Mike
Here is my first as I just picked up my OWB this past Thursday --
When I picked up my OBW this week I told the Service Manager that I planned on using a synthetic (Mobil 1 or Havoline), beginning at my first oil change.
They recommended that I change oil at 1000, then again at approximately 5K with regular oil -- and not switch to a synthetic until roughly 8 - 10K miles, as to let the egine seals 'seat' appropriately.
Has anyone else heard this logic applied? What are the pros / cons.
My thanks as always in advance.
One item that I have noticed is that the Outside Temp readout located below the 'Tach' is consistently approximately 5 - 7 degrees warmer than what other temperature signs (from banks, etc.) display. It is not accurate.
Is this normal; do other OWB owners note the same? Should I have the unit replaced at one of my oil changes?
Thanks....again.
Temp gauge: my '00 OB doesn't have this feature. The temp gauges at the banks around here, even ones across the street from each other, vary a few degrees. Having said that, the temp sensor in your OB probably is getting some influence from the heat of the engine. I think it's mounted in one of the fenders, if I remember correctly.
If you're really out to prove it's accuracy, just get a regular temp gauge and place it in the same area as you OB. See if the two match. A cheap plastic outdoor one probably will do, but you may also see some variance in it too.
-Brian
My temp guage in my XT6 is usually dead on accurate. I have heard from owners of Trooper Limiteds that their temp sensor is located in front of the radiator, and when they are moving it works great, but in stop and go traffic it reads up to 10 degrees higher than the actual. I wouldn't be suprised if engine heat was effecting yours. You can probably re-locate the sensor to a better place for a more accurate reading.
-mike
You could always use the infamous "weather rock" glued to the hood... if it's wet, it's raining, etc...
Cheers!
Paul
Patti
I think the dealer may be able to adjust the temp guage.
Jan/Eric: my dad has a 2001 OBLtd in automatic, and he laughed when I suggested the more powerful H6. However, if you carry a heavy load or tow a lot, you may want the extra torque.
The 5 speed is a bit quicker off the line, and it has closer (and more) ratios to keep the engine in its power band. So yes, it's a bit quicker.
At least the Phase II engine is tuned for good low end torque, so it mates well with the auto.
-juice