the zone 
, but ONLY if you can't get it anywhere else! It's much better than the 
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how much would it be to buy a timing light and have a mechanic fix the timing on the truck? (assuming its nothing extremely major). just give me an estimate for midwest area thanks!
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You can buy a timing light at Sears for ~$25 and set the time yourself. The instructions are printed on the emissions sticker on the core support, the air filter, or the hood. The only other tool you need is a distributor wrench, which can be had from Sears, a pawn shop, or a cheapo tool supplier for as little as a few bucks.
If you're paying a mechanic to do it, he should have his own light.
If you're paying a mechanic to do it, he should have his own light.
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Setting the timing is not hard, just like Steve said. I would suggest that you go buy a $12 Haynes manual for your vehicle. If you are interested in doing your own maintenance and repair, this will help you more than anything. Everybody started out not knowing anything. You just keep learning as you go. My brother-in-law changed the oil in his Ranger once by pouring 5 quarts of oil in with the old oil. He then took the old filter off and put on a new one, with 10 quarts of oil!
He now does alot of his own maintenance. He's learning little by little.
He now does alot of his own maintenance. He's learning little by little.
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I got mine at Advance Auto Parts. But almost any parts store should be able to get you one. You can get one online at www.advanceautoparts.com in the shop online section.
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I have to agree with you Steve83. I stay away from there when I need parts, but that's the only place close to me that has the manuals. I hear bad stories almost daily about the parts from there.
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bad gas mileage, lots of pinging, noticed it studdering when i punch into it (which isn't often since i have bad gas mileage). and my check engine light flashes a lil bit too. so i'll start with the timing. plus it was a tip from a local mechanic friend to get it checked out.
would a mechanic take care of it for less than $50?
would a mechanic take care of it for less than $50?
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Just curious about your problems with Auto Zone. I've only been there about 6 or 7 times, but so far I like them. I used to go to cap, but I didn't like that place. Got tired of the rude people who work there. Some of the parts at Zone cost half what Cap wanted.
Also some one posted about Fram filters being junk. I haven't had a problem with them. What's wrong with them?
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Also some one posted about Fram filters being junk. I haven't had a problem with them. What's wrong with them?
Thanks
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I used to buy everything at the zone, but I had a 6-mo old u-joint shatter and a 2-mo old tie rod end drop within 2 weeks of each other 
, so I took EVERYTHING of theirs off my truck (even wheel seals and a thermostat gasket! 
) and got a refund. They even gave me ~$200 in "customer satisfaction" money, but I didn't stop bringing stuff back. If I needed some dirty rags, I wouldn't shop AZ for them.
, so I took EVERYTHING of theirs off my truck (even wheel seals and a thermostat gasket! ) and got a refund. They even gave me ~$200 in "customer satisfaction" money, but I didn't stop bringing stuff back. If I needed some dirty rags, I wouldn't shop AZ for them.
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Steve,
Thanks for the reply. I was wondering if it was a certain brand, or if all their stuff is questionable. I bought brake pads there recently, and They gave me a choice between Albany=22 bucks or raybestos=58 bucks. I cheaped out and got the Albany. I'm familiar with raybestos. Haven't had any experience with Albany. Time will tell. So far they work well. No noise or chatter. Nice smooth braking. I think the question will be answered if I'm putting in another set next year.
I've been seeing alot of Fram bashing lately. I read a report in a test lab that said Fram is less quality than Wix, Motorcraft, etc. It also said if you change your oil at 3000 miles or less, than the difference isn't as important as someone who goes many miles between O&F changes. I usually grab the oil and filter at Walmart, because they're close, and take back the used oil. If they have Motorcraft, I get it. If all they have is Fram I'll get that. Just wondering if someone has heard something I'm missing. I remember in the 50's many cars didn't even have a filter. I would think the Fram would be better than nothing.
Thanks again for the info
Thanks for the reply. I was wondering if it was a certain brand, or if all their stuff is questionable. I bought brake pads there recently, and They gave me a choice between Albany=22 bucks or raybestos=58 bucks. I cheaped out and got the Albany. I'm familiar with raybestos. Haven't had any experience with Albany. Time will tell. So far they work well. No noise or chatter. Nice smooth braking. I think the question will be answered if I'm putting in another set next year.
I've been seeing alot of Fram bashing lately. I read a report in a test lab that said Fram is less quality than Wix, Motorcraft, etc. It also said if you change your oil at 3000 miles or less, than the difference isn't as important as someone who goes many miles between O&F changes. I usually grab the oil and filter at Walmart, because they're close, and take back the used oil. If they have Motorcraft, I get it. If all they have is Fram I'll get that. Just wondering if someone has heard something I'm missing. I remember in the 50's many cars didn't even have a filter. I would think the Fram would be better than nothing.
Thanks again for the info