What did you do to your Sedan today?
#6858
DIY Cheapskate/Mod
Possible. It was throwing codes before as well when I had another sensor issue and went away when I replaced the sensor. Could be the same this time. I'm going to try giving the diy fix a try with the fuel level sensor and go from there.
#6859
Registered Member
Clay bar and Mother's California Gold (buffer) - needs a paint correction, touch up paint, etc. which I want to do later this summer. I did polish the headlights which I need to do every 6 months or so.
Of course it rained on Monday...
-Eric
#6860
Administrator
iTrader: (9)
Good for you!
I claybar and wax the headlight lenses (and tails) at least twice a year, and have been repeating that very simple process since I bought it back in 2012. To this day they look nearly brand new, clear and haze-free. It doesn't take much effort at all, and when you look back with years of hindsight it all makes sense.
(ps. That looks like a really nice cul-de-sac.)
I claybar and wax the headlight lenses (and tails) at least twice a year, and have been repeating that very simple process since I bought it back in 2012. To this day they look nearly brand new, clear and haze-free. It doesn't take much effort at all, and when you look back with years of hindsight it all makes sense.
(ps. That looks like a really nice cul-de-sac.)
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llebcire (06-05-2019)
#6861
Registered Member
Good for you!
I claybar and wax the headlight lenses (and tails) at least twice a year, and have been repeating that very simple process since I bought it back in 2012. To this day they look nearly brand new, clear and haze-free. It doesn't take much effort at all, and when you look back with years of hindsight it all makes sense.
(ps. That looks like a really nice cul-de-sac.)
I claybar and wax the headlight lenses (and tails) at least twice a year, and have been repeating that very simple process since I bought it back in 2012. To this day they look nearly brand new, clear and haze-free. It doesn't take much effort at all, and when you look back with years of hindsight it all makes sense.
(ps. That looks like a really nice cul-de-sac.)
Yes - it is pretty quick and much easier to stay up on them then to wait until you need to wet sand.
We're in West Des Moines, IA - great community!
-Eric
#6862
Shop said it’s just tire noise. I think I’m done trying to get rid of it. It definitely changes volume drastically when I go from a rough pavement to smooth. So it all makes sense. Didn’t even charge me for diagnosis time. I love not spending more on my “new” car, lol
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slartibartfast (06-05-2019)
#6864
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I was trying to figure out the aesthetic on your car with the 5 spoke white wheels they reminded me of the 80's/90's F40/ 288 GTO wheels...now it all makes sense! ...
good choice on the yellowstuff pads they don't seem to get much love on the Gs but I've used EBC pads for most of the life of the G and have been impressed...Yellowstuff pads are definitely the sweet spot given the weight of the car
good choice on the yellowstuff pads they don't seem to get much love on the Gs but I've used EBC pads for most of the life of the G and have been impressed...Yellowstuff pads are definitely the sweet spot given the weight of the car
#6865
Registered Member
iTrader: (5)
I was trying to figure out the aesthetic on your car with the 5 spoke white wheels they reminded me of the 80's/90's F40/ 288 GTO wheels...now it all makes sense! ...
good choice on the yellowstuff pads they don't seem to get much love on the Gs but I've used EBC pads for most of the life of the G and have been impressed...Yellowstuff pads are definitely the sweet spot given the weight of the car
good choice on the yellowstuff pads they don't seem to get much love on the Gs but I've used EBC pads for most of the life of the G and have been impressed...Yellowstuff pads are definitely the sweet spot given the weight of the car
#6866
Last night, I installed BBKs on the rears! First time doing these brakes, and it took way too long because of rust and a frozen caliper. What a pain to get off! Worst part was the previous installer stripped the old caliper ... spent an hour picking aluminium out of the threads of the mounting bolt so I wouldn't wreck the new caliper.
Looks good and stops even better... But not sure if I bled them correctly, there were still a few bubbles coming out after 45min at full vacuum (all the bleeders were like this). Pedal is stiff though... I'll be re-bleeding tonight if necessary.
Potato phone photo after a long night of wrenching.
Looks good and stops even better... But not sure if I bled them correctly, there were still a few bubbles coming out after 45min at full vacuum (all the bleeders were like this). Pedal is stiff though... I'll be re-bleeding tonight if necessary.
Potato phone photo after a long night of wrenching.
#6867
Premier Member
iTrader: (5)
Last night, I installed BBKs on the rears! First time doing these brakes, and it took way too long because of rust and a frozen caliper. What a pain to get off! Worst part was the previous installer stripped the old caliper ... spent an hour picking aluminium out of the threads of the mounting bolt so I wouldn't wreck the new caliper.
Looks good and stops even better... But not sure if I bled them correctly, there were still a few bubbles coming out after 45min at full vacuum (all the bleeders were like this). Pedal is stiff though... I'll be re-bleeding tonight if necessary.
Looks good and stops even better... But not sure if I bled them correctly, there were still a few bubbles coming out after 45min at full vacuum (all the bleeders were like this). Pedal is stiff though... I'll be re-bleeding tonight if necessary.
#6868
Premier Member
Put on some 20mm Z1 wheel spacers.
Before
after adding the spacers
Before
after adding the spacers
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obsidiansamurai (06-09-2019)
#6869
Registered Member
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45 minutes of bleeding is a crazy long time... should typically only take a few minutes per corner. If bled them for that long and you made certain to keep the master cylinder reservoir full of fluid while you where bleeding and if your pedal is firm and doesn't seem mushy then I'm sure you are fine.It's common for vacuum bleeders to pull a little bit of air through the threads on the bleeder screw which give you the false impression that there is still air in the brake lines. This is why I switched to a pressure bleeder several years ago... much quick, easier and cleaner.
#6870
Premier Member
Why not use speed bleeders? They have worked fine on all the cars I've had.