What did you do to your car today?

[Recon427]

Originally Posted by JunpoweR

Where is "Advance Auto" ?
if it's in your neck of the woods send me some gas money!

LoL oops I guess you guys don't have Advance Auto out in Cali. Umm.... Auto Zone? NAPA? Most auto stores have a scanner.

[JunpoweR]

Originally Posted by ChItalian1027

haha, were in chicago kind of a long drive for us. there should be an advance auto by your in the bay area. not very familiar with the bay area

Yes I was kidding What is Advance Auto?
Chain Service center who does free Check Engine diagnosis?!?

[ChItalian1027]

Originally Posted by JunpoweR

Yes I was kidding What is Advance Auto?
Chain Service center who does free Check Engine diagnosis?!?

just posted some addresses for you, both are in Oakland

[Recon427]

Originally Posted by JunpoweR

Yes I was kidding What is Advance Auto?
Chain Service center who does free Check Engine diagnosis?!?

Advance Auto Parts Store is a great resource to have if it is staffed by a decent set of guys who own and work on their own cars [like here in Chicago ] Anyways, it is an auto parts store much like NAPA.

Anyways, they have an OBDII scanner and they don't charge a dime to scan your car and tell you what is throwing the code.

[ChItalian1027]

Originally Posted by Recon427

Advance Auto Parts Store is a great resource to have if it is staffed by a decent set of guys who own and work on their own cars [like here in Chicago ] Anyways, it is an auto parts store much like NAPA.

Anyways, they have an OBDII scanner and they don't charge a dime to scan your car and tell you what is throwing the code.

and are 10million times better then Autozone IMHO

[JunpoweR]

Originally Posted by Recon427

Advance Auto Parts Store is a great resource to have if it is staffed by a decent set of guys who own and work on their own cars [like here in Chicago ] Anyways, it is an auto parts store much like NAPA.

Anyways, they have an OBDII scanner and they don't charge a dime to scan your car and tell you what is throwing the code.

Right on guys, I think I can find someone with a obdII scanner.
That is exactly what I was thinking.
After working on Mazda RX7's for the last 17 years I got rrotary tunnel vision, all of those can check the engine with the onboard codes it throws with the number of short and long blinks of the check engine light.
I used to just pay for my old E34 '89 525i to get worked on all the time but never had a check engine light on that baby. RIP. 334k miles gave to cuz and he blew the motor.

[ChItalian1027]

Originally Posted by JunpoweR

Right on guys, I think I can find someone with a obdII scanner.
That is exactly what I was thinking.
After working on Mazda RX7's for the last 17 years I got rrotary tunnel vision, all of those can check the engine with the onboard codes it throws with the number of short and long blinks of the check engine light.
I used to just pay for my old E34 '89 525i to get worked on all the time but never had a check engine light on that baby. RIP. 334k miles gave to cuz and he blew the motor.

Autozone has OBD2 scanners

[JunpoweR]

Originally Posted by ChItalian1027

and are 10million times better then Autozone IMHO

I refuse to go to Autozone or even Kragen for any parts.
I usually just stick to fluids - funnels - wiper blades - detailing crap and simple things, never parts. Parts I usually buy used OEM - Brand new from the dealer or rebuild myself to avoid crappy china parts or ****ty rebuilds.

but if they will scan my codes for me for free ok!
Maybe I can pick up some 2 stroke oil for my Rotary Rocket and fluids for the BMW tune up

[Recon427]

Originally Posted by JunpoweR

I refuse to go to Autozone or even Kragen for any parts.
I usually just stick to fluids - funnels - wiper blades - detailing crap and simple things, never parts. Parts I usually buy used OEM - Brand new from the dealer or rebuild myself to avoid crappy china parts or ****ty rebuilds.

LOL ROFL Sorry, never buy parts from AutoZone or any other generic shop unless you are working on Ford or something.

I am a die hard fan of www.autohausaz.com for my BMW parts...

[ChItalian1027]

Originally Posted by JunpoweR

I refuse to go to Autozone or even Kragen for any parts.
I usually just stick to fluids - funnels - wiper blades - detailing crap and simple things, never parts. Parts I usually buy used OEM - Brand new from the dealer or rebuild myself to avoid crappy china parts or ****ty rebuilds.

but if they will scan my codes for me for free ok!
Maybe I can pick up some 2 stroke oil for my Rotary Rocket and fluids for the BMW tune up

I'm not sure if they charge you or not. I just know they have scanners. I would call them.

[ChItalian1027]

Originally Posted by Recon427

I am a die hard fan of www.autohausaz.com for my BMW parts...

I just set up my account there. Its really awesome b/c I have like 16 sites (that's exaggerated but you get the idea ) for the bimmer its not funny.

I only buy my waxes/polish from autozone since napa and advance (not sure if they carry them)

Edit: turns out all of them sell waxes/polishes

[JunpoweR]

Thanks everyone for your help and being such great hosts on my first day here.

We need a members Ride/project section if there is not one already?

[ChItalian1027]

Originally Posted by JunpoweR

We need a members Ride/project section if there is not one already?

The lounge is technically the area to post pics of your car

[Eireguy]

Today I took off the drivers side door panel on my '99 to fix the door brake. Naturally, the #1 and #9 panel clip holders separated from the door panel. If you don't remove the little tag that says "Airbag" on the door panel to get to the THIRD Torx bolt, you run a risk of cracking the side of the door panel. Don't ask me how I know.

While I was in there, I got my trusty can of White Lithium Grease and greased the bejesus out of the tracks and pivot points. I was having so much fun that I removed the passenger side door panel too to grease that side and, of course, the #9 clip holder separated from the panel. JB WELD KWIK is AMAZING stuff! And it does the job.

Got finished with that and I replaced the dried out and rotting Left and Right Windshield Cowlings.

It's time for some 18 year old Single Malt.....

[ChItalian1027]

Originally Posted by Eireguy

Today I took off the drivers side door panel on my '99 to fix the door brake. Naturally, the #1 and #9 panel clip holders separated from the door panel. If you don't remove the little tag that says "Airbag" on the door panel to get to the THIRD Torx bolt, you run a risk of cracking the side of the door panel. Don't ask me how I know.

While I was in there, I got my trusty can of White Lithium Grease and greased the bejesus out of the tracks and pivot points. I was having so much fun that I removed the passenger side door panel too to grease that side and, of course, the #9 clip holder separated from the panel. JB WELD KWIK is AMAZING stuff! And it does the job.

Got finished with that and I replaced the dried out and rotting Left and Right Windshield Cowlings.

It's time for some 18 year old Single Malt.....

yeah removing the door panels is always fun. I've super-glued the clips and they hold very good till I have to grease my window clips again.