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Old 12-15-2015, 05:19 PM   #43
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I discovered on tire rotations, dealers no longer do (what I consider) the standard rotation either, they just move back to front front to back on the same side vs what I was taught which is back to front, front to opposite side back so your tires truly rotate through every corner of the car.
That was SOP back in the days of bias ply tires. Radials have always been front to back, same side.
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Old 12-15-2015, 05:26 PM   #44
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I had such a good picture response for what a good Gauge is but am at work and searching for Gauge pics would probably have brought quite a few NSFW result that could get me relieved from my position if you know what I mean.
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Overall pretty safe.
What kind of wheels are they ....... ??????????


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Old 12-15-2015, 06:28 PM   #46
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That was SOP back in the days of bias ply tires. Radials have always been front to back, same side.
Plus many performance tires are unidirectional so cant swap sides.
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Old 12-15-2015, 07:42 PM   #47
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They checked my car for leaks and found out that the gasket needed to be replaced.
Gasket needed to be replaced? Or they double stacked the washer on the drain plug?
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Old 12-15-2015, 08:08 PM   #48
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UPDATE: So after about 10 phonecalls of going straight to voicemail since Saturday, I decided to just drive up there myself and talk to them in person.

They checked my car for leaks and found out that the gasket needed to be replaced. So they did that and filled my car with new oil as well. I'm satisfied since it only took about 45 minutes
Gasket my ass, they definitely screwed up the drain bolt
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Gasket my ass, they definitely screwed up the drain bolt
Yep, most likely. So, the re-tapped it and put a bigger one in ...... now, you're oil will drain out faster ......


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Oh the 1800s what a simpler time
Yes! Like taking the horse in to get it re-shoed and discovering they used the same old nails .........


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Yes! Like taking the horse in to get it re-shoed and discovering they used the same old nails .........


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Overall pretty safe.
these are not the gauges we are looking for

I meant her: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0310024/
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Gasket needed to be replaced? Or they double stacked the washer on the drain plug?
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Gasket my ass, they definitely screwed up the drain bolt
Yeah that's what I'm saying, but I guess they were just trying to make an excuse to not look bad on the lack of quality service on something so simple.
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Yeah that's what I'm saying, but I guess they were just trying to make an excuse to not look bad on the lack of quality service on something so simple.

You didn't have to pay a dime did you?
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You didn't have to pay a dime did you?
Yes you are correct, free service
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