Just because 81 is the man, I will answer car questions but.

iOnlyownMymind

Hey, I have a couple questions if you don't mind answering. 1. I have a 2006 Blazer and have had the check engine light on for a while. Haven't noticed anything wrong - got a full service oil change the other day and no one said anything about it- granted they probably wouldn't since they obviously weren't testing everything. Any way do you think its always necessary to take the vehicle in when the light comes on? I've heard sometimes they'll turn on if your gas cap isn't tight, random things like that and sometimes it will just go back off. Had that happen with a Cavalier I used to own - took it in, they found nothing wrong and a dozen or so start ups later it shut off.

2. When starting up the vehicle it takes a bit longer to fire. Its not chugging hard before starting, but was wondering if the battery is definitely going and whether it could just die suddenly or if it would gradually get worse- therefore knowing for sure I need a new one. Just wondering if I can prolong the inevitable or if its better to just get a new one now. Winter is just around the corner.

CAVSTARR313

iOnlyownMymind wrote:

Hey, I have a couple questions if you don't mind answering. 1. I have a 2006 Blazer and have had the check engine light on for a while. Haven't noticed anything wrong - got a full service oil change the other day and no one said anything about it- granted they probably wouldn't since they obviously weren't testing everything. Any way do you think its always necessary to take the vehicle in when the light comes on? I've heard sometimes they'll turn on if your gas cap isn't tight, random things like that and sometimes it will just go back off. Had that happen with a Cavalier I used to own - took it in, they found nothing wrong and a dozen or so start ups later it shut off.

2. When starting up the vehicle it takes a bit longer to fire. Its not chugging hard before starting, but was wondering if the battery is definitely going and whether it could just die suddenly or if it would gradually get worse- therefore knowing for sure I need a new one. Just wondering if I can prolong the inevitable or if its better to just get a new one now. Winter is just around the corner.

Well, given how tightly regulated emissions systems are on vehicles.. a loose gas cap IS a problem.. The entire EVAP system is based on the fact that raw fuel vapor is one of the most polluting things that a modern car can produce.. if you care about that sort of thing.. (which I chose to have a somewhat lax view on)..

But a "check engine light" should ALWAYS be looked in to... Depending on the fault that triggered the light, Fuel mileage decrease, pollution, or even engine or transmission damage can result without repair.. and don't trust some high-school drop out at an oil change joint to help you.. Take your vehicle to a reputable repair facility or even the dreaded dealership for an accurate, and backed diagnosis..

If you take your car in to a place like autozone, advanced auto, or o'riellys to have your SES codes read, tell me what they are and I could point you in the right direction..

chadwick

i have a ford granada 81 wants to buy. should i sell it to him?

81

you are a good egg cavstar. :thumbup: :wave:

ShimmyMommy

Cav, you do know that all the good you are giving to people here will be returned to you, right? Truth.

mickeyrat

mickeyrat wrote:

04 PT Cruiser. $165+tax to replace a motor mount reasonable?

From page 7!~!!!! 7!!!!!!!!

CAVSTARR313

mickeyrat wrote:

mickeyrat wrote:

04 PT Cruiser. $165+tax to replace a motor mount reasonable?

From page 7!~!!!! 7!!!!!!!!

I don't deal with the prices of parts to often.. I receive work orders with usually just my labor listed.. But, yes that seems reasonable..

81

hey cav,

if you aren't too busy this weekend, i was wondering if you could help me drop a caddy 500ci motor into the tacoma. i was thinking we should beef up the front suspension as well as swap out the transmission and rear end. while we are at it....we better tub the rear and and anti hop bars.

i've got a case of faithful ale and a pair of yellow booty shorts waiting for you.

see ya sat

:P

mickeyrat

81 wrote:

hey cav,

if you aren't too busy this weekend, i was wondering if you could help me drop a caddy 500ci motor into the tacoma. i was thinking we should beef up the front suspension as well as swap out the transmission and rear end. while we are at it....we better tub the rear and and anti hop bars.

i've got a case of faithful ale and a pair of yellow booty shorts waiting for you.

see ya sat

:P

yellow? I thought he liked pink?

conman

81 wrote:

hey cav,

if you aren't too busy this weekend, i was wondering if you could help me drop a caddy 500ci motor into the tacoma. i was thinking we should beef up the front suspension as well as swap out the transmission and rear end. while we are at it....we better tub the rear and and anti hop bars.

i've got a case of faithful ale and a pair of yellow booty shorts waiting for you.

see ya sat

:P

and you gotta call him Terry all weekend

ShimmyMommy

conman wrote:

81 wrote:

hey cav,

if you aren't too busy this weekend, i was wondering if you could help me drop a caddy 500ci motor into the tacoma. i was thinking we should beef up the front suspension as well as swap out the transmission and rear end. while we are at it....we better tub the rear and and anti hop bars.

i've got a case of faithful ale and a pair of yellow booty shorts waiting for you.

see ya sat

:P

and you gotta call him Terry all weekend

That's the only way he'll do all the naughty stuff :P HI CAV :wave:

81

mickeyrat wrote:

yellow? I thought he liked pink?

i figured since he already had pink....he might want a different color

81

conman wrote:

and you gotta call him Terry all weekend

:?:

i missed that.

conman

81 wrote:

conman wrote:

and you gotta call him Terry all weekend

:?:

i missed that.

i believe unlost, RKCNDY, or mamasan23 can fill you in

ShimmyMommy

81 wrote:

conman wrote:

and you gotta call him Terry all weekend

:?:

i missed that.

Wayne's World....

unlost dogs

Terry... it rings a bell. Was I involved with that?!?

Cavstarr, Mr. Unlost was driving down the highway in Plymouth, Massachusetts last Friday morning and he heard a funny sound so he pulled over.

It sounded like this: "Thunka-thunka-thunka."

Can you tell us what that was?

Oh, and as he pulled into the breakdown lane, the front passenger side wheel fell off and rolled away.

81

unlost dogs wrote:

Terry... it rings a bell. Was I involved with that?!?

Cavstarr, Mr. Unlost was driving down the highway in Plymouth, Massachusetts last Friday morning and he heard a funny sound so he pulled over.

It sounded like this: "Thunka-thunka-thunka."

Can you tell us what that was?

Oh, and as he pulled into the breakdown lane, the front passenger side wheel fell off and rolled away.

no way.

RYEzupSF

conman wrote:

81 wrote:

conman wrote:

and you gotta call him Terry all weekend

:?:

i missed that.

i believe unlost, RKCNDY, or mamasan23 can fill you in

This is Terry from True Blood. Or is it Cav? Ask those in attendance at PJ20.


This is Terry from Wayne's World. I love you, man!! Or is it Cav on a night of whiskey and water?

unlost dogs

Terry!!! Right!!! Now I remember!!!

And 81... "way." Cost him $950.

But on the bright side... the "thunka-thunka-thunka" sound stopped.

81

RYEzupSF wrote:

This is Terry from True Blood. Or is it Cav? Ask those in attendance at PJ20.


This is Terry from Wayne's World. I love you, man!! Or is it Cav on a night of whiskey and water?

i'll give you the true blood, but not waynes world