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Car Tip of the Day! 🚗 Check your tire pressure regularly, especially before long trips. Proper inflation improves fuel economy, extends tire life, and enhances safety! When was the last time you checked your tires? #CarMaintenance #TireCare #FuelEfficiency
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Преодолел лень-забывчивость и заехал в автомагазин купить свечной ключик. Дома есть, но короткий. Итак, вашему вниманию старые свечи! (Не романтика, не тот вариант 🙂)
* 95 бензин и практически всегда одна заправка
* накатано 58000 (много, знаю, как обычно лень было за ключиком заехать)Ваше мнение, автомеханики? То, что электроды уже сильно покушало, вижу. Что ещё подскажите?
#CarMaintenance #SparkPlugs #AutoRepair #EngineHealth #CarTech #GarageLife
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Extracted 5,5 to 5,7 litres of #oil - filled with ca. 5,7 litres (matches up with all online discussion of this process).
I'd saved #Crossland filter (that previous dealer service workshop used in 2024/05) from last November (and some oil), to compare with #Mann filter - hard to see in these photos but 6 month oil change shows far less contamination (Mann filter is also made of better material)
A "sniff test" (not very scientific, but sending oil to be tested costs more than the oil!) shows less #petrol in oil compared to when #car had 12 month oil changes with previous owners
#Tomcat from a few streets away also came to inspect #vehicle, then decatted himself at speed as soon as I moved closer to the door (he always does that)
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Extracted 5,5 to 5,7 litres of #oil - filled with ca. 5,7 litres (matches up with all online discussion of this process).
I'd saved #Crossland filter (that previous dealer service workshop used in 2024/05) from last November (and some oil), to compare with #Mann filter - hard to see in these photos but 6 month oil change shows far less contamination (Mann filter is also made of better material)
A "sniff test" (not very scientific, but sending oil to be tested costs more than the oil!) shows less #petrol in oil compared to when #car had 12 month oil changes with previous owners
#Tomcat from a few streets away also came to inspect #vehicle, then decatted himself at speed as soon as I moved closer to the door (he always does that)
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Extracted 5,5 to 5,7 litres of #oil - filled with ca. 5,7 litres (matches up with all online discussion of this process).
I'd saved #Crossland filter (that previous dealer service workshop used in 2024/05) from last November (and some oil), to compare with #Mann filter - hard to see in these photos but 6 month oil change shows far less contamination (Mann filter is also made of better material)
A "sniff test" (not very scientific, but sending oil to be tested costs more than the oil!) shows less #petrol in oil compared to when #car had 12 month oil changes with previous owners
#Tomcat from a few streets away also came to inspect #vehicle, then decatted himself at speed as soon as I moved closer to the door (he always does that)
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Extracted 5,5 to 5,7 litres of #oil - filled with ca. 5,7 litres (matches up with all online discussion of this process).
I'd saved #Crossland filter (that previous dealer service workshop used in 2024/05) from last November (and some oil), to compare with #Mann filter - hard to see in these photos but 6 month oil change shows far less contamination (Mann filter is also made of better material)
A "sniff test" (not very scientific, but sending oil to be tested costs more than the oil!) shows less #petrol in oil compared to when #car had 12 month oil changes with previous owners
#Tomcat from a few streets away also came to inspect #vehicle, then decatted himself at speed as soon as I moved closer to the door (he always does that)
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Extracted 5,5 to 5,7 litres of #oil - filled with ca. 5,7 litres (matches up with all online discussion of this process).
I'd saved #Crossland filter (that previous dealer service workshop used in 2024/05) from last November (and some oil), to compare with #Mann filter - hard to see in these photos but 6 month oil change shows far less contamination (Mann filter is also made of better material)
A "sniff test" (not very scientific, but sending oil to be tested costs more than the oil!) shows less #petrol in oil compared to when #car had 12 month oil changes with previous owners
#Tomcat from a few streets away also came to inspect #vehicle, then decatted himself at speed as soon as I moved closer to the door (he always does that)
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6 months goes quickly - time for #Oil #service on #VW #GolfGTI with #EA888 engine
Completed with 0 major hassles - didn't spill any major amount of used oil in yard this time round, and #BGS funnel attachment (72214) is a gamechanger, fits directly in place of oil filler cap rather than having to hold funnel with thin end over opening in one hand and oil container in the other.
Was even able to pour oil in near perfect stream without splashing like my dad used to in 1970s/80s - to be fair he did have a bit more practice, not only did cars need 3 month oil changes back then, he also worked for #Castrol in research labs testing #rheology so was dealing with the stuff every day 😁
Bonus #photobomb for #Caturday from yard #cat in first photo..
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6 months goes quickly - time for #Oil #service on #VW #GolfGTI with #EA888 engine
Completed with 0 major hassles - didn't spill any major amount of used oil in yard this time round, and #BGS funnel attachment (72214) is a gamechanger, fits directly in place of oil filler cap rather than having to hold funnel with thin end over opening in one hand and oil container in the other.
Was even able to pour oil in near perfect stream without splashing like my dad used to in 1970s/80s - to be fair he did have a bit more practice, not only did cars need 3 month oil changes back then, he also worked for #Castrol in research labs testing #rheology so was dealing with the stuff every day 😁
Bonus #photobomb for #Caturday from yard #cat in first photo..
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6 months goes quickly - time for #Oil #service on #VW #GolfGTI with #EA888 engine
Completed with 0 major hassles - didn't spill any major amount of used oil in yard this time round, and #BGS funnel attachment (72214) is a gamechanger, fits directly in place of oil filler cap rather than having to hold funnel with thin end over opening in one hand and oil container in the other.
Was even able to pour oil in near perfect stream without splashing like my dad used to in 1970s/80s - to be fair he did have a bit more practice, not only did cars need 3 month oil changes back then, he also worked for #Castrol in research labs testing #rheology so was dealing with the stuff every day 😁
Bonus #photobomb for #Caturday from yard #cat in first photo..
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6 months goes quickly - time for #Oil #service on #VW #GolfGTI with #EA888 engine
Completed with 0 major hassles - didn't spill any major amount of used oil in yard this time round, and #BGS funnel attachment (72214) is a gamechanger, fits directly in place of oil filler cap rather than having to hold funnel with thin end over opening in one hand and oil container in the other.
Was even able to pour oil in near perfect stream without splashing like my dad used to in 1970s/80s - to be fair he did have a bit more practice, not only did cars need 3 month oil changes back then, he also worked for #Castrol in research labs testing #rheology so was dealing with the stuff every day 😁
Bonus #photobomb for #Caturday from yard #cat in first photo..
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6 months goes quickly - time for #Oil #service on #VW #GolfGTI with #EA888 engine
Completed with 0 major hassles - didn't spill any major amount of used oil in yard this time round, and #BGS funnel attachment (72214) is a gamechanger, fits directly in place of oil filler cap rather than having to hold funnel with thin end over opening in one hand and oil container in the other.
Was even able to pour oil in near perfect stream without splashing like my dad used to in 1970s/80s - to be fair he did have a bit more practice, not only did cars need 3 month oil changes back then, he also worked for #Castrol in research labs testing #rheology so was dealing with the stuff every day 😁
Bonus #photobomb for #Caturday from yard #cat in first photo..
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The Astra engine has been making a dragging sound, which stopped when switching off the aircon.
Took the electromagnetic clutch plate off the aircon compressor and had a look in there. All looked ok, except it seems we didn't use it enough and it rusted 😆
Gave it a cleanup, some rust converter on the cosmetic outside and sanded off the rust inside, then blew out any dirt and degreased the clutch plates.
Can't hear the noise anymore! 👍
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The Astra engine has been making a dragging sound, which stopped when switching off the aircon.
Took the electromagnetic clutch plate off the aircon compressor and had a look in there. All looked ok, except it seems we didn't use it enough and it rusted 😆
Gave it a cleanup, some rust converter on the cosmetic outside and sanded off the rust inside, then blew out any dirt and degreased the clutch plates.
Can't hear the noise anymore! 👍
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The Astra engine has been making a dragging sound, which stopped when switching off the aircon.
Took the electromagnetic clutch plate off the aircon compressor and had a look in there. All looked ok, except it seems we didn't use it enough and it rusted 😆
Gave it a cleanup, some rust converter on the cosmetic outside and sanded off the rust inside, then blew out any dirt and degreased the clutch plates.
Can't hear the noise anymore! 👍
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The Astra engine has been making a dragging sound, which stopped when switching off the aircon.
Took the electromagnetic clutch plate off the aircon compressor and had a look in there. All looked ok, except it seems we didn't use it enough and it rusted 😆
Gave it a cleanup, some rust converter on the cosmetic outside and sanded off the rust inside, then blew out any dirt and degreased the clutch plates.
Can't hear the noise anymore! 👍
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The Astra engine has been making a dragging sound, which stopped when switching off the aircon.
Took the electromagnetic clutch plate off the aircon compressor and had a look in there. All looked ok, except it seems we didn't use it enough and it rusted 😆
Gave it a cleanup, some rust converter on the cosmetic outside and sanded off the rust inside, then blew out any dirt and degreased the clutch plates.
Can't hear the noise anymore! 👍
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Master Your Car's AC: Easy R134A Refrigerant Recharge Kit Guide
Stay cool on the road with this essential R134A Refrigerant Recharge Kit! Perfect for both vehicle and home air conditioning systems, this kit makes it simple to restore peak cooling performance without a trip to the mechanic. See how easy it is to keep your AC running smoothly and efficiently.
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fElYvNDJ3xI
Amazon Product: https://amzn.to/3B4E3Oa
#ACRecharge #CarMaintenance #DIYAuto #R134A #HomeImprovement
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Snagged complete set of of Marshall Cavendish #CarMaintenance and #Motoring partwork "On The Road" from 1978-1981 (in 10 binders)
If you are #GenX you may remember your dad buying at least some of these if he was into #cars (although to get the entire partwork would have cost about £300 (2026 money) in total, so relatively few people actually got whole set of 140)
These were sold not only in #UK but across #Commonwealth countries where folk drive on the left, one cool thing is all units are #metric first (with Imperial equivalents added afterwards)
Fair play to the previous owner, it looks like they did definitely make use of the section on changing #HeadGasket in #BritishLeyland engine 😁
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Snagged complete set of of Marshall Cavendish #CarMaintenance and #Motoring partwork "On The Road" from 1978-1981 (in 10 binders)
If you are #GenX you may remember your dad buying at least some of these if he was into #cars (although to get the entire partwork would have cost about £300 (2026 money) in total, so relatively few people actually got whole set of 140)
These were sold not only in #UK but across #Commonwealth countries where folk drive on the left, one cool thing is all units are #metric first (with Imperial equivalents added afterwards)
Fair play to the previous owner, it looks like they did definitely make use of the section on changing #HeadGasket in #BritishLeyland engine 😁
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Snagged complete set of of Marshall Cavendish #CarMaintenance and #Motoring partwork "On The Road" from 1978-1981 (in 10 binders)
If you are #GenX you may remember your dad buying at least some of these if he was into #cars (although to get the entire partwork would have cost about £300 (2026 money) in total, so relatively few people actually got whole set of 140)
These were sold not only in #UK but across #Commonwealth countries where folk drive on the left, one cool thing is all units are #metric first (with Imperial equivalents added afterwards)
Fair play to the previous owner, it looks like they did definitely make use of the section on changing #HeadGasket in #BritishLeyland engine 😁
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Snagged complete set of of Marshall Cavendish #CarMaintenance and #Motoring partwork "On The Road" from 1978-1981 (in 10 binders)
If you are #GenX you may remember your dad buying at least some of these if he was into #cars (although to get the entire partwork would have cost about £300 (2026 money) in total, so relatively few people actually got whole set of 140)
These were sold not only in #UK but across #Commonwealth countries where folk drive on the left, one cool thing is all units are #metric first (with Imperial equivalents added afterwards)
Fair play to the previous owner, it looks like they did definitely make use of the section on changing #HeadGasket in #BritishLeyland engine 😁
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Snagged complete set of of Marshall Cavendish #CarMaintenance and #Motoring partwork "On The Road" from 1978-1981 (in 10 binders)
If you are #GenX you may remember your dad buying at least some of these if he was into #cars (although to get the entire partwork would have cost about £300 (2026 money) in total, so relatively few people actually got whole set of 140)
These were sold not only in #UK but across #Commonwealth countries where folk drive on the left, one cool thing is all units are #metric first (with Imperial equivalents added afterwards)
Fair play to the previous owner, it looks like they did definitely make use of the section on changing #HeadGasket in #BritishLeyland engine 😁
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DIY Car Door Lock Actuator Repair: Save Money with This Simple Fix!
Stop replacing expensive parts! In this video, I'll show you how to cheaply repair your car door lock actuator by simply cleaning the internal switch. This easy DIY hack can save you hundreds in repair costs and get your door locks working perfectly again in no time. Perfect for car owners looking for a quick and effective maintenance tip!
#CarRepair #DIYAuto #DoorLockFix #CarMaintenance #AutoRepair #SaveMoney #MechanicTips
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Don't overlook your tires! Checking your tire pressure monthly ensures optimal fuel efficiency, extends tire life, and significantly improves your car's handling and safety. Underinflated tires wear out faster and can be dangerous. Grab a gauge and give them a quick check! It takes minutes and makes a big difference. 🚗 PSI 📈 #CarMaintenance #TireSafety
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🚗 Tip of the day! ✅ Check your tire pressure regularly. Proper inflation improves fuel economy, extends tire life, and is crucial for safety. Don't forget the spare! #CarMaintenance #SafetyFirst #FuelEfficiency
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Car Tip! 💡 Check your tire pressure monthly! Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy ⛽️, extend tire life, & boost safety on the road. It's a quick, easy win for your wallet & safety! 🚗 #CarMaintenance #SafetyFirst #FuelEconomy
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Your #DailyCarTip: Check your tire pressure monthly, including the spare! Proper inflation boosts fuel economy, safety, and tire lifespan. It's a quick, easy check! ✅ #CarMaintenance #TireSafety #FuelEconomy
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Boost your car's safety & fuel efficiency! 🚗💨 Check your tire pressure monthly, especially before long drives. Find your car's recommended PSI on the sticker inside your driver's door jamb. It's a quick, easy check! #CarTips #TirePressure #FuelEfficiency #CarMaintenance
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Helped a work colleague get home this evening - she got flat #tyre just as she was leaving the office but managed to pull into side road in the village.
Had to do this at kerb with sketchy Ford toolkit jack (not even a full scissor jack but just a pivoted thing), good thing I keep my bright LED light, kneeling mat and extendable wheelbrace bar and cordless inflator in my own car at all times (as even the spare only had 0,80 bar in it!)
Ironically she often carries a small trolley jack in the car but this was the one day it *wasn't* in there.
At least it was opposite village shop, which I had wanted to visit anyway to get some food and fizzy pop (all the other shops are hassle to get to at the moment due to roadworks)
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Keep your tires properly inflated! 🚗 Check your tire pressure at least once a month (and before long trips). It improves fuel efficiency, extends tire life, and boosts safety. You'll thank yourself! #CarMaintenance #TireCare #DrivingTips
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🚗 **Daily Car Tip:** Check your tire pressure regularly! Proper inflation improves fuel economy, extends tire life, and enhances safety. Find your recommended PSI on the sticker inside your driver's door jamb. Do it when tires are cold.
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On the right side things also mostly seem OK aside from this play in the wheel hub... feels likely to be the CV joint I think?
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Our landlord isn't all bad, I asked if I could use the disused garage for some car maintenance and he initially refused... then a week later the maintenance lady dropped by and gave me a key to it.
This is so much better than car work on wet gravel outside.
Anyway, Fox MOT due in a month and time to work out what work it needs doing and do a full service. First problem: the clunky noise from the left side... um... yeah, might have worked that out.
Not sure if this is a replacement or a repair job. Feels likely to be replacement.
On the plus side everything else on the front mech seems OK this side. All nice and stuff, no play. Plenty of pad left on the brakes.
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Today's adventure...
Rear brake pad replacement on a Renault Megane 3. This is a fairly straightforward DIY.
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Today's adventure...
Rear brake pad replacement on a Renault Megane 3. This is a fairly straightforward DIY.
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Today's adventure...
Rear brake pad replacement on a Renault Megane 3. This is a fairly straightforward DIY.
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Today's adventure...
Rear brake pad replacement on a Renault Megane 3. This is a fairly straightforward DIY.
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Today's adventure...
Rear brake pad replacement on a Renault Megane 3. This is a fairly straightforward DIY.
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Battery hold downs: should they look like that?
Jan 11: power steering flush.
Jan 20: gas stop, hood pop, quick scan.My battery was tipped off its tray and leaning into the radiator. No warning lights. No drama. Just a snapped ground wire and a lesson delivered in public, under fluorescent lights.
New habit: the battery wiggle check. Two seconds while the pump runs. If it moves, the hold-downs are not doing their job.
Field Note: https://adventureadjacent.com/2026/02/06/battery-hold-downs-should-they-look-like-that/
#CarMaintenance #DIYAuto #ToyotaFJCruiser #4x4 #Overlanding #LessonsLearned #PreventiveMaintenance
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Battery hold downs: should they look like that?
Jan 11: power steering flush.
Jan 20: gas stop, hood pop, quick scan.My battery was tipped off its tray and leaning into the radiator. No warning lights. No drama. Just a snapped ground wire and a lesson delivered in public, under fluorescent lights.
New habit: the battery wiggle check. Two seconds while the pump runs. If it moves, the hold-downs are not doing their job.
Field Note: https://adventureadjacent.com/2026/02/06/battery-hold-downs-should-they-look-like-that/
#CarMaintenance #DIYAuto #ToyotaFJCruiser #4x4 #Overlanding #LessonsLearned #PreventiveMaintenance
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Battery hold downs: should they look like that?
Jan 11: power steering flush.
Jan 20: gas stop, hood pop, quick scan.My battery was tipped off its tray and leaning into the radiator. No warning lights. No drama. Just a snapped ground wire and a lesson delivered in public, under fluorescent lights.
New habit: the battery wiggle check. Two seconds while the pump runs. If it moves, the hold-downs are not doing their job.
Field Note: https://adventureadjacent.com/2026/02/06/battery-hold-downs-should-they-look-like-that/
#CarMaintenance #DIYAuto #ToyotaFJCruiser #4x4 #Overlanding #LessonsLearned #PreventiveMaintenance
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Battery hold downs: should they look like that?
Jan 11: power steering flush.
Jan 20: gas stop, hood pop, quick scan.My battery was tipped off its tray and leaning into the radiator. No warning lights. No drama. Just a snapped ground wire and a lesson delivered in public, under fluorescent lights.
New habit: the battery wiggle check. Two seconds while the pump runs. If it moves, the hold-downs are not doing their job.
Field Note: https://adventureadjacent.com/2026/02/06/battery-hold-downs-should-they-look-like-that/
#CarMaintenance #DIYAuto #ToyotaFJCruiser #4x4 #Overlanding #LessonsLearned #PreventiveMaintenance
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Battery hold downs: should they look like that?
Jan 11: power steering flush.
Jan 20: gas stop, hood pop, quick scan.My battery was tipped off its tray and leaning into the radiator. No warning lights. No drama. Just a snapped ground wire and a lesson delivered in public, under fluorescent lights.
New habit: the battery wiggle check. Two seconds while the pump runs. If it moves, the hold-downs are not doing their job.
Field Note: https://adventureadjacent.com/2026/02/06/battery-hold-downs-should-they-look-like-that/
#CarMaintenance #DIYAuto #ToyotaFJCruiser #4x4 #Overlanding #LessonsLearned #PreventiveMaintenance
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Quick follow-up for anyone doing a power steering fluid flush: don’t run the reservoir low. The pump gulps air fast, then you get foam and whining (cavitation). If it happens, stop and bleed it properly.
I added the exact fix steps here:
https://adventureadjacent.com/2026/01/30/toyota-fj-cruiser-power-steering-fluid-flush-how-to/#FJCruiser #DIYAuto #CarMaintenance #DrivewayMechanic #Overlanding #Offroad #AdventureAdjacent
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Quick follow-up for anyone doing a power steering fluid flush: don’t run the reservoir low. The pump gulps air fast, then you get foam and whining (cavitation). If it happens, stop and bleed it properly.
I added the exact fix steps here:
https://adventureadjacent.com/2026/01/30/toyota-fj-cruiser-power-steering-fluid-flush-how-to/#FJCruiser #DIYAuto #CarMaintenance #DrivewayMechanic #Overlanding #Offroad #AdventureAdjacent
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I knocked out a power steering fluid flush on the FJ and it was almost peaceful, right up until I realized I had nothing to cap the return port. Improvised. Spilled some. Learned a lot.
Two quarts later, the pump is quiet and the old fluid is out. Full how-to here: https://adventureadjacent.com/2026/01/30/toyota-fj-cruiser-power-steering-fluid-flush-how-to/
#FJCruiser #DIYAuto #CarMaintenance #Overlanding #OffRoad #AdventureAdjacent
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I knocked out a power steering fluid flush on the FJ and it was almost peaceful, right up until I realized I had nothing to cap the return port. Improvised. Spilled some. Learned a lot.
Two quarts later, the pump is quiet and the old fluid is out. Full how-to here: https://adventureadjacent.com/2026/01/31/toyota-fj-cruiser-power-steering-fluid-flush-how-to/
#FJCruiser #DIYAuto #CarMaintenance #Overlanding #OffRoad #AdventureAdjacent
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I knocked out a power steering fluid flush on the FJ and it was almost peaceful, right up until I realized I had nothing to cap the return port. Improvised. Spilled some. Learned a lot.
Two quarts later, the pump is quiet and the old fluid is out. Full how-to here: https://adventureadjacent.com/2026/01/30/toyota-fj-cruiser-power-steering-fluid-flush-how-to/
#FJCruiser #DIYAuto #CarMaintenance #Overlanding #OffRoad #AdventureAdjacent
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I knocked out a power steering fluid flush on the FJ and it was almost peaceful, right up until I realized I had nothing to cap the return port. Improvised. Spilled some. Learned a lot.
Two quarts later, the pump is quiet and the old fluid is out. Full how-to here: https://adventureadjacent.com/2026/01/30/toyota-fj-cruiser-power-steering-fluid-flush-how-to/
#FJCruiser #DIYAuto #CarMaintenance #Overlanding #OffRoad #AdventureAdjacent