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Routine Transmission Filter Change Goes WRONG!
Doing routine transmission filter and fluid change on my Acura TL and things went snappy fast! TWO of THREE bolt holds broke off! I am stranded UNLESS I think on my feet.
Replacement part for 04-06 TL:
Acura 25802-RAY-000 Passage Body Cap (ATF)
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Acura TL Throttle Body, Manifold Spacer and Gasket Upgrades! Full Bolt-On
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The Acura/Honda Engine is very capable and I keep throwing more and more add ons to it. This time they are the @PowerRevRacing throttle body gaskets, spacer, and manifold spacer and gaskets as well. BEAUTIFUL craftsmanship with these amazing aluminum pieces. Add on a MDX 3.7 TB and we got some results! Do they help make some changes? Let's see! Also, I already upgraded my intake MF to a 3.7. Fo...
Remove Wheel Lock Nuts Without the Key!
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This is intended for HOME USE ONLY! If you, like me, bought a car and there is no wheel lock key, then this is how you remove those! A few simple tools and, whalla! Follow me on Instagram: GTSAMAUTO
How to Change your Rear Differential Fluid on Cadillac CTS - Easy with Tips & Tricks!
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Changing the rear differential fluid on your Cadillac CTS isn't as bad as it seems. Have the right tools and high quality fluid and ready to roll! It just smells... Red Line Rear Diff Fluid: www.redlineoil.com/75w90-gl-5-gear-oil Follow me on Instagram: GTSAMAUTO
ECU Location and Removal on Cadillac CTS
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Bet you didn't know where it was but, no worries, I got you covered! I go over it's location and removing it. Follow me on Instagram: GTSAMAUTO Music By: Track: Light - Land of Fire [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Light - Land of Fire | Free Backgroun... Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/light
Replace Your Cadillac CTS Trunk Brake Light - Easy!
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Replace Your Cadillac CTS Trunk Brake Light - Easy!
Hack to Compress Rear Honda Caliper
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Hack to Compress Rear Honda Caliper
How Did We Get The Parts Cadillac Off The Trailer?
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How Did We Get The Parts Cadillac Off The Trailer?
Attempting To Fix & Start My Parts Cadillac Coupe From NY! It Smoked!
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Attempting To Fix & Start My Parts Cadillac Coupe From NY! It Smoked!
Dead Cadillac Subwoofer? Found the Problem and Made a EASY Fix! For Other Vehicles Too!
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Dead Cadillac Subwoofer? Found the Problem and Made a EASY Fix! For Other Vehicles Too!
Foggy Headlights - Does $17 Cerakote Kit Step-Up? Helpful Hacks for Best Results!
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Foggy Headlights - Does $17 Cerakote Kit Step-Up? Helpful Hacks for Best Results!
My MDX Has Some "Dirty" Secrets
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My MDX Has Some "Dirty" Secrets
I Bought a High Mileage Acura MDX for a Family Member - How Bad Could It Be??
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I Bought a High Mileage Acura MDX for a Family Member - How Bad Could It Be??
Stuck Wheel Hub Removal - Hacks, Tips & Tricks! Heavy Corrosion!
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Stuck Wheel Hub Removal - Hacks, Tips & Tricks! Heavy Corrosion!
I Brought Home a Twin Caddy from Upstate NY in the Snow! What Could Go Wrong??
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I Brought Home a Twin Caddy from Upstate NY in the Snow! What Could Go Wrong??
Cadillac CTS Coupe New Exhaust! No More Cannon Fire and Putty!
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Cadillac CTS Coupe New Exhaust! No More Cannon Fire and Putty!
Honda 2nd Gen CVT Fluid AND BOTH Filter Changes! Tips, Tricks and Avoid Pit-Falls
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Honda 2nd Gen CVT Fluid AND BOTH Filter Changes! Tips, Tricks and Avoid Pit-Falls
1000 Mile One-Way Trip to Florida! Part 2! Dogs and a Audi S5!
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1000 Mile One-Way Trip to Florida! Part 2! Dogs and a Audi S5!
Pocano Raceway Autocross - May Run 4 of 6 - Cadillac CTS Coupe
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Pocano Raceway Autocross - May Run 4 of 6 - Cadillac CTS Coupe
1000 Mile One-Way Trip to Florida! Special Delivery!
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1000 Mile One-Way Trip to Florida! Special Delivery!
GTSAM Trailer! Previews Into What's Coming! Spoiler At End!
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GTSAM Trailer! Previews Into What's Coming! Spoiler At End!
Cadillac CTS V6 Engine Knock? Exhaust Leak? Cracked Flexplate? Spark? Lifters??
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Cadillac CTS V6 Engine Knock? Exhaust Leak? Cracked Flexplate? Spark? Lifters??
Quickly and Easily Paint Your Rims DIY for Less Then $30!
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Quickly and Easily Paint Your Rims DIY for Less Then $30!
What Did Trans-Fix DO?? - Acura TL ALMOST Left Me STRANDED!
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What Did Trans-Fix DO?? - Acura TL ALMOST Left Me STRANDED!
Acura TL Exhaust SPLIT IN HALF While Driving! Emergency Repair on Side of Road!
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Acura TL Exhaust SPLIT IN HALF While Driving! Emergency Repair on Side of Road!
Replacing ORIGINAL Trans Filter on '05 Acura TL! Falling Apart! How-To for Fluid and Filter
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Replacing ORIGINAL Trans Filter on '05 Acura TL! Falling Apart! How-To for Fluid and Filter
Cadillac CTS Coupe AutoCross - Full Send! Raining All Day Last Run Best! - 5-13-23
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Cadillac CTS Coupe AutoCross - Full Send! Raining All Day Last Run Best! - 5-13-23
Cadillac CTS Coupe AutoCross - Raining All Day 4th Run - 5-13-23
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Cadillac CTS Coupe AutoCross - Raining All Day 4th Run - 5-13-23
Stranded 9 Hours in Ohio on the Side of the Highway after Attack - Totaled Jaguar F-Type?
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Stranded 9 Hours in Ohio on the Side of the Highway after Attack - Totaled Jaguar F-Type?
3 Days of Detailing my Cadillac Paint - Micro Scratches Like Crazy!
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3 Days of Detailing my Cadillac Paint - Micro Scratches Like Crazy!

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  • @wolleyreikivalley
    @wolleyreikivalley День тому

    how did these break?

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam День тому

      @@wolleyreikivalley little too much tapping. I usually like to take a piece of wood and tap the cover so it starts to move out but I think 286,000 miles and doing this job multiple times it became fragile over time.

  • @mrdave777
    @mrdave777 День тому

    Sam. Great video. Was curious about your sub count if you did everything TL?! How often do you replace that filter? My transmission was rebuilt 50k and no idea if they replaced filter! With that said, the fluid is still red. Thoughts?

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam День тому

      @@mrdave777 I'm curious too! I love my TL and all of them and do so much work on them. I think it would be beneficial to the channel, overall. More videos coming! But with rebuilds, they usually do not replace filters, solenoids or pressure sensors. It's weird, I know, but on any manufacturer, that's what happens. Probably cost savings because a rebuild is already so much. But if your fluid is still red and doesn't smell burnt, sounds like it's doing well! You can wait a bit more for the filter then but the fluid is recommended around 40-50K miles for a drain and fill.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam День тому

      @@mrdave777 oh, but I swap my filter if I do a 3x3 drain and fill or if things start smelling or looking worn with fluid.

  • @JulietHotelFoxtrot
    @JulietHotelFoxtrot 2 дні тому

    You didn't do anything wrong. The specification is wrong. I have put these in cars and even if you buy the OEM, you will snap them if you go to a full 33 foot pounds. People will tell you that somehow the OEM ones are magical. They're not. Maybe when these cars were made they were steel valves. But now when you buy them, they're aluminum. These are very soft valves and if you tighten them to 33, they shear off. I don't even think it's worth trying to put a toque wrench on them. Put them sensibly tight with a normal extension handle and call it good.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 2 дні тому

      @@JulietHotelFoxtrot thanks for verifying that. I would agree, it's highly likely they started using softer metal thus we get these results.

  • @CGoody564
    @CGoody564 3 дні тому

    Dropping a conment for the algorithm since no one else has yet. Damn smoke. What's the gameplan?

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 дні тому

      @@CGoody564 thanks! Ha. Game plan: steel braided hose upgrades and worm clamps.

  • @charlescirelli8681
    @charlescirelli8681 4 дні тому

    Awesome!! Thank you!

  • @abedj1220
    @abedj1220 12 днів тому

    "Causing a good scene" love the map

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 12 днів тому

      @@abedj1220 little extra flare. Thanks for watching!

  • @Nomad397
    @Nomad397 13 днів тому

    2008 Highlander hybrid does not have a TPMS reset button.

  • @JWL-UK
    @JWL-UK 17 днів тому

    I put Dynamic mode on first which engages the sports exhaust then disable start/stop.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 17 днів тому

      @@JWL-UK an excellent choice too! I do that if I want to wake the neighbors 😉

  • @Nebulation
    @Nebulation Місяць тому

    Nice vid. I just did this and I also cut it open! looked the same. It fixed my shuddering transmission. Now if only the rest of the car didn't suck also.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @@Nebulation awesome! Glad your trans is behaving a bit better now! Haha, the Civic is just a basic car... Ain't no luxury...(sadly)

    • @Nebulation
      @Nebulation Місяць тому

      @@GTSam Ya, my biggest gripe is the passenger seat sensor. This has been out for years and I refuse to replace it because the cost is about half the value of the car. Seems to be not an uncommon issue either.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @Nebulation is that for the airbag sensor?

    • @Nebulation
      @Nebulation Місяць тому

      @@GTSam yes, that part is 1k new. I'm contemplating bypassing it, or just replacing the seat.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @Nebulation dang. Can't get that pulled from a yard or eBay?

  • @govinda102000
    @govinda102000 Місяць тому

    Can this filter be installed reverse? My mechanic installed it with the larger section downward where the bracket mounts it. The rim/lip is top side.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 29 днів тому

      I very much say no but they don't exactly say "flow" with an arrow pointing a direction. But opening it up, you can see how it works and it may be okay. If you can flip it around, it may be a good idea. That's just me.

  • @mrchad97z49
    @mrchad97z49 Місяць тому

    all those custom exhaust mufflers sound just like this.. So you just got it for free.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @@mrchad97z49 haha! Who knew rust was so handy?

  • @mrchad97z49
    @mrchad97z49 Місяць тому

    what do you do when you are hungry and need a shower?

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      Bring your meal with you in the shower. I recommend a sandwich. Much easier to hold.

  • @mrchad97z49
    @mrchad97z49 Місяць тому

    26:24 that is what I was thinking too. "Loosen the main front and rear mounts" and probably even the passenger side!.. The reason is because the engine block and the transmission doesnt flex and they are bolted together as 1 solid unit. I know that is a no-brainer.. But in order to move the transmission up, which is bolted to the engine, the whole unit has to be loosened so you can lift even just that 1 end by the wheel. (because it doesnt flex)

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      Right!

  • @chrisurban2866
    @chrisurban2866 Місяць тому

    Nicely done, some Dawn, water, bucket, and a rag will go a long way lol. Just wash it by hand.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 22 дні тому

      Indeed haha. Mini cleaning did wonders!

  • @chuckrafiki8649
    @chuckrafiki8649 Місяць тому

    I just finished my Filter change job, took about three hours, i went four but took a hour break to re watch some videos and wash up have a drink . My car is 16 years old, an 09 civic and the hoses were baked on. I used a small pick tool as the hose removal tool wouldn't work with several extra minutes of just trying to loosen the hoses. i couldn't get to the upper clamp of the lower hose so i removed the lower clap to the trans line. it was still a pain. The Air cleaner box removal was a pain like most people have getting it off. Then after finally getting new hoses and filter with the old clamps the mounting bracket gave me trouble but finally got it on and got the bolt started, getting the bolt started is pain to be contended with. A mechanic shop probably would've charged me 3 hours labor at 125 an hour plus double the cost of the filter, so about 400 bucks for this job. Now that i did it i decided its done and wont happen again! Its one of those jobs that's like climbing Mt Everest but once done... I find that it helps to know where the likely areas that will be trouble are. Like getting the hold down bolt in the rear right of the sir cleaner box, getting access to the clamps etc. but its not impossible for anyone determined to save money, but just be prepared. have all the tools and have new hoses and i would replace the clamps with standard worm gear clamps it would save time ,effort and some swearing etc.!

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      Way to stick with it!

    • @chuckrafiki8649
      @chuckrafiki8649 Місяць тому

      @@GTSam I was thinking the best way might be to just cut/pry off the old hose clamps since they are such a PITA. then use the other type of clamps ( Worm gear style) and put on the filter with the bracket first before connecting a hose. taking out the hoses and filter as a unit helps and at least sometimes needed. It is so much easier to use a stubby flat blade screwdriver than try to get a big flat- nose or even a needle nose on those clamps. I took off the heater hose bracket but not the hoses themselves. but that also could've saved time, i just didn't want to dear with bleeding the radiator or adding some fluid there. I just noticed, you didnt remove the cowl panel body part above, i took mine off along with the metal piece with the nine bolts and that took a while as far as overall time of my job but it gave more room and a little more light down below with them off.

  • @clips-4610
    @clips-4610 Місяць тому

    Hi sorry quick question, the small bolt 5:24 holding the filter cap is stripped and I can’t seem to get a good grip on it, Any tips or solutions?

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @@clips-4610 not the grounding cable, right? So, if you have a smaller socket for wrench, try tapping that on to get a good enough grip. Small vice grips could work. A small monkey wrench (pipe wrench) would work wonders too, if you could get it on there. Otherwise, a specialized socket to remove stripped bolts may be your last option.

  • @paul2lane236
    @paul2lane236 Місяць тому

    Not sure how many miles on this car, but other than the fluid looking kinda dark, the trans looked pretty clean and free of debris. Although a fluid change was in order, do you think that filter changes were actually necessary? There is not a lot clutch wear in a CVT since there is only the convertor and reverse clutches. From what I could see of the used filters, they looked pretty clean as well. 🤔 Looks like you did this outside, on the ground, on a cold day. I admire your ambition, I had the same ambition when I was younger. Your buddy is lucky to have you as a friend.

  • @zacharygaytan3959
    @zacharygaytan3959 Місяць тому

    How’s it running 1 year later

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 22 дні тому

      It did alright!

  • @edgarokras5695
    @edgarokras5695 Місяць тому

    Broke a part of a tentioner during replacing alternator and belt.This crap made weak from factory

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @@edgarokras5695 wouldn't be surprised.

  • @flaman2011
    @flaman2011 Місяць тому

    Always loved having cables. Never broke like them electric motors

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @@flaman2011 I hear ya on that.

  • @cop2506
    @cop2506 Місяць тому

    Finally! Thank you so much for making this video! You have no idea how much I’ve been wanting this information

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @@cop2506 fantastic! Glad I could help!

  • @benwrenchin
    @benwrenchin Місяць тому

    Cool short man. I like it!

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @@benwrenchin thanks for watching!

  • @bigjohn5104
    @bigjohn5104 Місяць тому

    When you hit recirculate it recirculates the interior air over the evaporator vs recirculate off its drawing exterior fresh air through the evaporator into the cabin of the car. See a smoking car or about yo pass a dump turn it on avoid the smell when you get past go back to fresh, also known as max ac becuase you can make cool air colder vs hit air cold.

  • @thepiecesfit5049
    @thepiecesfit5049 Місяць тому

    How critical is the heat shield on the front motor mount? I realized the previous mechanic tossed it. I went ahead and replaced the front motor mount but missing the shield.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      Well, it could cause accelerated wearing out on the rubber and then could crack and break faster. Might be able to find an eBay listing for that. Something used.

    • @thepiecesfit5049
      @thepiecesfit5049 Місяць тому

      ​@@GTSam thanks, found the OEM part numbers in case anyone was missing them. Cheap enough to get new at the dealer. Front engine mount heat shield: 50839-SDB-A01 $15 USD Rear engine mount heat shield: 50819-SDB-A01 $25 USD

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @thepiecesfit5049 nice work! Really not bad at all.

  • @aakudev
    @aakudev Місяць тому

    Perfect, wanted to see how it looks inside, Thanks.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @@aakudev I have to check every time 😅

    • @aakudev
      @aakudev Місяць тому

      @GTSam Lucky you😜

  • @thepiecesfit5049
    @thepiecesfit5049 Місяць тому

    I just did this, but found out after that the service manual recommends disconnecting the negative battery terminal before touching that ground bolt. Just in case so you don't blow a fuse or something. Better safe than sorry. Great video thanks!

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @@thepiecesfit5049 it's really something not mentioned enough in guides and I learned this more and more is that disconnecting the battery is usually a good idea for a lot of car jobs. Thanks for watching!

  • @jeffreyadkins5014
    @jeffreyadkins5014 Місяць тому

    Recirculation of in cabin air.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @@jeffreyadkins5014 yep but no one ever gets to see what moves when that happens.

  • @martinhooper6781
    @martinhooper6781 Місяць тому

    I attempted this today, stripped one of the bolts on water pump cover, tool 1.5 hours to cut it off with hacksaw, loosened the two engine bolts closest to engine and dropped it maybe an inch, low enough to get to pivot bolt, repeatedly sprayed the bolt with penetrating and used a 350 lb per ft impact wrench,it wouldn’t budge after trying for an hour, put everything back with a new belt, and will get a professional to try.

    • @JamesJon1187
      @JamesJon1187 Місяць тому

      I just did this a few days ago too. I thought the water pump wheel bolts were sketchy (of stripping) after a few attempts so i waited till i dropped the engine and used a 7.5a impact wrench (240lb think) and a swivel joint to loosen those. They came right of with that. For the big bad hex bolt. If if you oscilate between tightening and loosening and see even a nudge of movement on the bolt, there's hope! I sprayed a bunch of rust penetrant in the area one dat. The next day i tried loosening it with the impact gin for several minutes, but it did nothing. I tried heating it with a heat gun, and that didnt work. Finally I tried tightening and loosening and saw there was a hair of movement, but after a few more minutes i couldnt get it loose. So i sprayed more rust penetrator on left it for the next day. The next day i sprayed more stuff (lquid wrench) on and got back to the forward-backward motion for maybe 5 more minutes and it finally broke free! There was no rust on it, but i could see the pentratimg oil had come in through the back of the bolt. I think time and the back-forward motion helped slowly move it down the bolt to where it was loose enough to break free. Ftr, I wasnt keeping track of time so may have been going at it longer than 5 mins at a time...maybe 10.

  • @supermagnum0132
    @supermagnum0132 Місяць тому

    You should've losen all the engine and transmission mount to replace that one that you couldn't install, thats what did and didn't have to grind anything. When you install that top transmission mount just don't tighten it till you install the one you was having problems with. Just my 2 cents because it worked for me. 😮

  • @tianchenghuang6437
    @tianchenghuang6437 Місяць тому

    Thanks for your video! I would like to know where I can read the details for the belt lengths?

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam Місяць тому

      @@tianchenghuang6437 one of the best ways to do that may be for OEM lengths, go to a dealers parts site and put your car details in and find the belt for the tensioner. It could show length details on there but if not, take that part number and go to like RockAuto and paste that into there and then you should be able to see the details on their belts too.

  • @local1487
    @local1487 2 місяці тому

    Same thing happened to me today. I got one of those genuine Honda pcv valve for my 2006 Honda civic from Amazon. I admit l used a 1/2 inch torque wrench and an extension and a converter to tighten it. But it is 33 ft/lb so I thought I can get away with that setup. Plus I remove the cowl plate so I can access the bolt with my socket straight down. It snapped right in there and I swear it was not that much force I applied. I was luck enough to back it out and it didn’t damage the thread in there Thanks for making this video. Good to know I am not alone

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 2 місяці тому

      @@local1487 welcome to the club! Haha but when you say "genuine" how much was it really? Amazon can be hit or miss too. Only time I do real is through the dealer or the like hondapartsnow site that are OEM and much cheaper.

  • @clips-4610
    @clips-4610 2 місяці тому

    Can I use valvoine to flush it out and in the last drain fill with atf

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 2 місяці тому

      @@clips-4610 I'd say so. The remaining Valvoline would be super small.

  • @clips-4610
    @clips-4610 2 місяці тому

    How much was the oil?

  • @lexbarton3196
    @lexbarton3196 2 місяці тому

    Research the codes. They don't just pop up for nothing. One thing for sure. You have no business working on anything. That motor has major issues and to fix it try reading and understanding the fault codes.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 2 місяці тому

      @@lexbarton3196 good thing I owned that car so I have a lot of business with it.

  • @thepiecesfit5049
    @thepiecesfit5049 2 місяці тому

    The Haynes Acura TL service manual describes a need to lower the vehicle onto an even surface before doing the final tightening of the bolts. Any benefit to this?

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 2 місяці тому

      @@thepiecesfit5049 humm, it could be weight distribution for more accurate torquing of bolts but other than that, I don't know of any other benefits.

  • @jameslong1644
    @jameslong1644 2 місяці тому

    Do you still have your X?

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 2 місяці тому

      @@jameslong1644 I don't. That thing was scary haha. No grip in any sense of the word.

    • @jameslong1644
      @jameslong1644 2 місяці тому

      @@GTSam I have an 03 and it’s live driving a sailboat at 70

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 2 місяці тому

      @@jameslong1644 haha love it. Mine shakes and squeaked a lot. The S/C sounds made up for it though.

  • @robrod007
    @robrod007 2 місяці тому

    Would've been nice to know if 3 quarts were required. I see 3 but that doesn't mean 3 are needed of the fluid

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 2 місяці тому

      @@robrod007 true but good thing is you know when you have enough when it starts to drip out. But it was about 1.5 containers.

    • @boosted94sc300
      @boosted94sc300 13 днів тому

      The cts i believe calls for 1.9 qts without the diff cooler. 2 qts should fill it to the fill port if drained properly.

  • @juanitasandoval7782
    @juanitasandoval7782 3 місяці тому

    What would make the water pump pulley eat a groove in tensioner

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      @@juanitasandoval7782 could be the bearing in the pulley went bad and is almost grinding and has more tension behind it.

  • @Refertech101
    @Refertech101 3 місяці тому

    After seeing the inside of it ya, think I will be changing it with every fluid change, but will looking into moding to a spin on style.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      @@Refertech101 good thinking! Converting it is interesting! If you do it, report back with your discovery!

  • @bocam2593
    @bocam2593 3 місяці тому

    2013 Highlander; I had a difficult time finding the button but it's there, all the way to the right. Still just left of the center console but right down in that corner. Tucked way under like it's not supposed to be found. It's clearly marked with the tire symbol. Unfortunately it had no effect. Any other ideas?

  • @chunney226
    @chunney226 3 місяці тому

    How's it holding up a year later? Any rust?

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      @@chunney226 nope! It's pretty good! Like, it's dirty but clean. There was a spot or two that were small on the muffler that flaked off recently and still clean chrome underneath. My idea isn't too crazy after all. 😏

  • @Poorschedriver
    @Poorschedriver 3 місяці тому

    Pro tip. For McGuard locks that use a 19mm hex, the best tool I've found is a 19mm 12 point socket. I typically go on amazon and buy a few craftsman deep sockets since they're like 10 bucks each, and just throw them away after; they never work as good the 2nd time around anyway. But the 12 point bites into the lock with more contact area. And hammer them on hard. Hopefully this helps someone remove these bastard torture devices.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      @@Poorschedriver you heard it here, first hand experience! Thanks for the tip! Great detail.

  • @internalharm
    @internalharm 3 місяці тому

    I got gorilla lugs. Lol good luck with that. Take you hours to steal my wheels.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      @@internalharm now I wanna just buy Gorilla Lugs just to try and take them off without proper tools, haha!

  • @djvtec26
    @djvtec26 3 місяці тому

    I bought extractor sockets and they seem to work better for those cars previously serviced German tight

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      @@djvtec26 ahhh, good idea too. I have a set of those but didn't go grab them.

  • @iamteejayr
    @iamteejayr 3 місяці тому

    Good stuff. I have done this a few times. Shop wanted $35 per lock. Removed all 4 for like $16

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      @@iamteejayr that's what I'm talking about!

  • @willtricks9432
    @willtricks9432 3 місяці тому

    Good old fashion brute force and ignorance. Had to do the same a few times. Swap the locknuts for real ines of a larger sicket size and make sure you carry a full set of sockets. Cheers

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      @@willtricks9432 I looked everywhere online for a matching pattern even on eBay and found nothing. Would have liked the real deal but, alas, brute force.

  • @4drturbo85
    @4drturbo85 3 місяці тому

    The rears rarely go bad on the 3rd gen TL

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      @@4drturbo85 after you put those stickers on the rear window for extra 10+HP, they will totally go out faster! 😂

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      @@4drturbo85 but for sure. The sides take the biggest impact.

  • @lonnygransbury
    @lonnygransbury 3 місяці тому

    I've never been the first commentator before! Cool! Just happened to catch the video an hour after posting! Cool trick! I might have figured this out after a LONG time of trial and error, or after someone at a fly by night auto or tire shop showing me... But stumbling upon this little video was much easier and no trial and error (or having to ensure fly by night mechanics!) Also... Your glasses are also pretty unique! Definitely makes your video more memorable! #SpectacleEnvy Keep posting these short and simple diy hack videos! Next comment! 👇 👍

  • @naushadali400
    @naushadali400 3 місяці тому

    Just use 19mm or 20mm hole saw. Will take 10mins

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      @@naushadali400 you mean to put over top of those caps and cut a hole on top?

  • @AmericafromthegrindWolfe
    @AmericafromthegrindWolfe 3 місяці тому

    I got a suburban from the builder. I work for 3 years ago, and that's what the rotors looked like all the way around, and of course, they break calipers or seized up and extended all the way so I had to replace. For those 4 routers, break pads were down to nothing. It was just so ridiculous.

    • @GTSam
      @GTSam 3 місяці тому

      Gez, that's some messed up calipers.