mrflash818's car stuff

I work on our (currently) three cars.

I keep a journal, where I post about any car work, via http://mrflash818.livejournal.com.

Honda Pilot EX-L - 2011

For the Pilot EX-L, even though it is new, I am learning about the Honda idiosyncrasies.

Automatic transmission

Honda is VERY SPECIFIC that the car can only use HONDA's ATF fluid. For the 2011 model year, that ATF fluid is Honda ATF-Z1.

Honda also requires regular draining and putting fresh ATF into the transmission.

The Honda Pilot stuff can be accessed at http://mrflash818.livejournal.com/tag/honda

Coolant

Honda is also VERY SPECIFIC that the car can only use HONDA's coolant.

Jeep Cherokee Sport - 1998

For the Cherokee, I have done many things, both in terms of making replairs and simply documenting stuff. Clutch, brakes, fixes to the rear hatchback door mechanism, etc.

driveshaft vibration troubleshooting aka time to replace the U-joints
transmission crossmember replacement
rear brake shoes 9inch
replaced front brake pads
center console lock
rear brake light replacement
oil change
alternator replacement
clutch replacement
oxygen sensors
ignition key cylinder replacement
side mirror replacement
exhaust manifold replacement
replaced right rear shock
harmonic balancer replacement
fix stuck rear hatch
crankshaft position sensor
oil filter adapter leak fix

The Cherokee stuff can be accessed at http://mrflash818.livejournal.com/tag/jeep

Ford Mustang GT - 1992

For my 5spd manual transmission Mustang GT, I have also done many things, and documented stuff ;)

Some things I had done for me, as I lacked the skills, or tools to do it myself.

Edlebrock 302 stainless mufflers installed
3.73 rear gear installed (factory provided 3.08)
underdrive pulley kit installed - crank, water pump, and alternator

Some things I did myself ;)

ignition coil replaced
control arms - upgrade to urethane inserts
TFI module replacement

The Mustang stuff can be accessed at http://mrflash818.livejournal.com/tag/mustang