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That's a common leak. It's just sealant. The passenger side is easier. Probably have to remove the boost pipes which can get stuck down at the turbos. Driver's side will probably require removal of the oil filter adapter and maybe oil cooler. It would make sense to do new seals on ANYTHING you distu...

Just a few short years later and that's it. Engine, transmission and rear axle was pulled. Maybe a few other odds and ends. It was junked yesterday. Here are some pics. IMG_1584.jpg IMG_1597.jpg IMG_1598.jpg IMG_1593.jpg I asked Bing Copilot for a commemorative poem which was pretty awesome. Here is...

It's weird that both VIN Decoderz and EPC couldn't read the VIN.

59.3 gal @ $2.95. Exeter fuel is $3.35 at this quantity and still $3.13 at 500+ gal.

Allow me ...

WDDZH8KB3KA688480

But that's not a valid VIN. Must be a typo.

Ordered one rear wheel from Wheels America Houston on eBay for $689 shipped and a second from PA Wheels on eBay for $699 + shipping. https://www.ebay.com/itm/266795365586 wheels america houston twin 5 spoke forged.jpg https://www.ebay.com/itm/354483119086 PA wheels twin 5 spoke forged.jpg The PA whe...

I think it will work fine but I would try to change 100% of it.

I think the Rowe 9008 implies that Lifeguard 8/9 are relatively low viscosity. https://aftermarket.zf.com/remotemedia/master-content/zf-services-portal/oils-data-sheets/pc-1/lifeguardfluid-8/pds-zf-lifeguardfluid-8-it.pdf 26 cST @ 40C. That is up near the "normal" 28-29. The MB 236.15 and...

They appear to have 9000 "generic" ATF and 9008 "reduced viscosity" ATF, which continues to support your arguments, but I do wonder if the viscosity reduction is at the expense of transmission life... For life, I may be "best" off with the MaxLife fluid, as long as I'm...

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I'll check this at some point. It's probably fine. Although BOTUS says it won't necessarily set a code.