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    Bosch Dishwasher replaced our junk Maytag

    Miele is not all its cracked up to be.. I got the PG8083 for 3900 or so figuring it would be bullet proof .. not the case, trying to figure out a way to address a F13 error on my own. They stated a 5 year warranty on the unit when purchased won't honor it even though its not even 30 months in...
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    Looking for a good mechanic in Brooklyn, NY or LI

    If anyone could recommend me a mechanic to do a timing belt job for a Lexus gx470 (2uzfe). Brooklyn, NY vicinity or Southshore of Long Island near Rockville centre or Oceanside. I need someone trustworthy thankyou
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    MAF Sensor IAT harness

    If you can fool the ecu/computer into thinking it's all okay.. at a certain temp the pumps never come on. Apparently this is a common problem in Tundras and most 4.7l vvti toyotas. Anyone here do this?
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    MAF Sensor IAT harness

    I don't need the maf itself just the wire/harness that connects to it.
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    MAF Sensor IAT harness

    Anyone know how to find out the part # for an LEXUS GX 470 2005 ? I need the maf/iat harness as I am about to perform the Air injection bypass for the failed secondary air pumps. Did anyone attempt to rig one up themselves? Need the wiring info as well to connect the resistor to.
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    2005 lexus gx470 yaw sensor

    where did you buy the Techstream Lite? I tried using the wire methond but cannot seem to get the VSC warnling light to go off for 15 secs. I know for a fact the obd2 wire did this as I was lazy to remove the obd2 plug and when I started the vehicle up the lights started to flash as it was doing...
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    2005 lexus gx470 yaw sensor

    supposedly it is a known issue with several toyota vehicles.. while the scanner goes through various languages it erases something
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    2005 lexus gx470 yaw sensor

    I some how messed up the sensor memory while using a obd2 scanner. I am trying to figure out how to re-calibrate it. Just deciphering which pin is what on the dlc3 connector should help as your suppose to jump and connect certain pins to get it into calibration mode. I keep finding 2004 and...
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    toyota/lexus cel evap problems

    Thanks everyone for responding, its been almost 14 months since this happened so I don't have any proof or video. I don't even know if this thing is the stuck valve or purge control. I am trying to educate myself on how the evap system works. I also noticed several tundras having similar...
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    toyota/lexus cel evap problems

    Vehicle is a 2005 lexus gx470 with around 41,000 miles. I had this cel light pop up after some gas attendant in NJ over fill the tank by hammering the pump. I figured it was some gas cap issues and reset it last year and then ran the car some and I passed state inspections. I realized sometime...
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    strut mount nut does not stay centered

    It came from rock auto which is my warranty replacement of the first one that I installed that was defective as well. Are any kyb mounts recalled?
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    strut mount nut does not stay centered

    I've got a 97 maxima in which the center nut keeps drifting and rubbing the rubber out of the strut mount, I even replaced the mounts thinking it was defective and the same thing occurred after a day of driving. Would the top nut be loose and causing this problem as I dont have an impact so I...
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    About to engine flush my 04' M3

    Why not run a few changes with redline oil? Since you have already changed over to mobil1. I have the M6 variant and we have a dry sump ... so are you sure you will be able to get rid all of the engine flush? You may need to do 2-3 back to back changes to rid of any residues left behind.
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    97 Maxima Strut rod broke

    I replaced this strut around two years ago with the rockauto monroe strut inventory closeout piece. Out of no where today the strut just broke between the rod and base. Could this because of some cheap metal? I lost the top part with nut on the road. Looks like the thread area broke. When...
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    Might be going to Haiti...

    Look into the steripen for water purification that is what we used.
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    Might be going to Haiti...

    Security wise just do not go wondering around, spent around 3 weeks just right after.. and will go back again May-June. What are you allowed to bring in? Keep a journal documenting it all.
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    auto paint

    I have looked around online and some people are buying the Devilbliss brand 1.3 or 1.4 tip spraygun, as far as atomization should this be ok? I was figuring on getting a decent Craftsman or something available at Homedepot for a compressor, also what specs should I get as far as compressor...
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    auto paint

    Most of the spanish gentleman buy stuff from the local auto parts store and use spraycans to paint. I tried getting info locally but always got they will not sell to you story.. The car is a 97 Maxima which I purchased almost 13 years ago that got tboned by a non insured driver 3 years ago(no...
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    auto paint

    I was wondering if anyone tried to diy painting an auto? I was wondering where to buy paint from? How would I find it locally? thanks
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    Earphones

    I have the shures 530.. but a common problem with shure plugs is the wire that go through the buds break or come loose even with proper care. Warranty service is great though.
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