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#EdenDIY - Club Meeting: Changing Your Oil. July 31th 3pm EST.

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Contributor: Gracie Gracie
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Originally posted by Melan!e
Actually Tim I have a car related question... real quick. We just took our car on our fishing trip and on our drive home the wheel started chaking everytime we go over 100. You're the first person I've had the chance to ask... Any idea what ... more
It means you're going too fast!
07/31/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
Alright everyone! Enjoy your night!
07/31/2012
Contributor: Gracie Gracie
Goodnight!
07/31/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
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Originally posted by Gracie
It means you're going too fast!
haha! Well we noticed when we got on the highway and as soon as we hit 100 the wheel shakes like crazy.

It still drives perfectly straight though.
07/31/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Melan!e
Is that an easy fix? Is it gonna cost me a lot?
Depends. In today's vehicles - it ain't cheap. Older models between $100 to $200.
07/31/2012
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
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Originally posted by Gracie
It means you're going too fast!
only if it's MPH if it's klicks then she's fine. Could be a misalignment of the tires as well
07/31/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
only if it's MPH if it's klicks then she's fine. Could be a misalignment of the tires as well
That too, or it just might need to be greased.
07/31/2012
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Melan!e
Actually Tim I have a car related question... real quick. We just took our car on our fishing trip and on our drive home the wheel started chaking everytime we go over 100. You're the first person I've had the chance to ask... Any idea what ... more
ha! Well first off, what speed rating are your tires? Not many are rated for over 75MPH. More than likely it is a balance issue. Problem is that most tire shops cannot balance them at that speed. Another possibility is that the Tie rods and or Ball joints could be loose. At that speed the force applied is tripled and any loose part will surely be felt.

Just drive 95 and you'll be fine.
07/31/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Alright my loves! It's 5' o clock and that means I am outta here!! Have a great night and I'll see you all around tomorrow! Thanks for hanging out with us!
07/31/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
ha! Well first off, what speed rating are your tires? Not many are rated for over 75MPH. More than likely it is a balance issue. Problem is that most tire shops cannot balance them at that speed. Another possibility is that the Tie rods and or Ball ... more
Ya right. Tell that to Jordan B! He's a true Quebecer when it comes to driving.

I was afraid something might have happened on the drive up to our fishing spot. It's a really rough drive off the road to reach the lake.. I guess I'll have to get my dad or someone else to have a look at it. I dont know enough about speed ratings, tie rods or ball joints to be able to help...

Thanks though. I'll see what Jordan thinks about these possibilities when he gets home. He just left for work.
07/31/2012
Contributor: Katelyn Katelyn
I had to go to work halfway through but thanks for the DIY presentation Tim! And congrats to Beck, I am super impressed with her knowledge : )
07/31/2012
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
I got the notice for this meeting this morning (at 3am) but I forgot by lunchtime. Dammit! At least I can still read through the thread…
07/31/2012
Contributor: Badass Badass
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
I got the notice for this meeting this morning (at 3am) but I forgot by lunchtime. Dammit! At least I can still read through the thread…
Right? I'm pretty sad I missed the fun too.
07/31/2012
Contributor: wetone123 wetone123
Sorry I missed this but just got through reading all of it. I guess since I have a Ford it's going to be harder for me to afford the tools I need. I've had problems under the hood where mechanics have told me the labor is more because the areas they need to get to they have to take out other parts to get to the problem. So Sad for me that I do not trust the mechanic I used to go to anymore. Well, I went to his father who retired. The son took over and is a crook.

Thanks for doing this DIY meeting Tim! I learned a lot.
08/01/2012
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by wetone123
Sorry I missed this but just got through reading all of it. I guess since I have a Ford it's going to be harder for me to afford the tools I need. I've had problems under the hood where mechanics have told me the labor is more because the ... more
It's pretty hard to find a reputable mechanic for sure, more often than not it is best to use the dealer.

As for the oil change, what make of car do you have? The only special tool you need would be the filter wrench. Give me your info and I'll see what I can find for you.
08/01/2012