Recent content by doru

This is not exact science unless you start with a fresh new system or you can completely flush the system - good luck with the complex 200 AC system. Here are some resources for you... Oil distribution within the A/C system: Denso Generic OBDAdvisor*...

I wonder what kind of secret sauce BBS is using that a temperature of 205C/400F for 10min is too much for their wheels. You can go as low as 160C/320F with some powder coatings.

Throwing away so much good oil looks very wasteful to me. You cannot reuse the oil once drained. Why don't just remove some of it? It is not rocket science. Either lose the drain bolt or use a suction device (vacuum pump, fluid extractor, syringe) via the deep stick hole.

Black - everyone has black wheels. Once the fad goes away ... Plus, you'll see every tiny scratch. Bronze - yes, the HE, but do they look good in your particular ride - that is the most important. And is your car a HE? Silver - that is the best match to your car. It is already different having...

That's my car in 2003 after a few seasons of ski driving behind the snow plow. Strip and paint made it like new again. Since then it has PPF. Lesson learned.

Nice color. It was impossible finding one when I shopped for mine. For a 2009 ivory the interior is very good. Enjoy!

Spacers (reasonable sized) always make a strong visual. But with street tires they create the impression of lifted ride not bigger wheels, a bit contrary of what you're looking for. Or maybe you want the "lifted" look too. So, get the spacers and the tires. Still, I cannot say which tire look...

The light is shining differently making the bottom look larger. Take a picture out of the sun for both and then we can compare.

I just repllaced the clutch. I'm not aware if the bearing is available by itself. Maybe someone has done this. Otherwise look at the bearing marks and search the internet. There are places specialized in selling bearings.

Don't know about the line removal. Inspecting lines one by one is a bit unusual. Usually, the inspection is system wide via vacuum holding for 24 hours, monitored via A/C gauges. "A/C components have nothing to do with heat?" - correct. Heating is handled via engine collant on different...

You can install the old one and drive. Just don't turn the AC on or you're going to damage the compressor (there are sensors and stuff that are supposed to disconnect the clutch to protect the compressor and the belt but why risk it). But do not postpone the replacement as you do not want the...

That is a lot of metal for an engine. Oil cooler is a non issue here. I would stop driving it until you fix it. It looks like something happened since last oil change. I would still do a new oil analysis to see the extent of the problem. Big particles are easy to filter and so the engine...

Try using a hose to test methodically starting from low to high. Have a helper and keep at it as it looks like the leak needs soaking to show up. Better find and fix at this stage than after damaging electricals.

I also question going with 33s. I had no issues with potholes on stock size. How big are your potholes? For me on a stock mall crawler LX wider tires on 20" look so much better. The stock size is perfect. Add some big red brakes behind and the looks and performance are complete. You will feel...

Given the ask was for an LX even if there is a difference in quality you'll not notice it because of LX suspension. I run LT coming from highway tire and they are perfect.