My life in the pits

My life in the pits

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1973 MG Midget oil change

1973 MG Midget oil change

A1A highway in a GTR!

A1A highway in a GTR!

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  • @a.j.20
    @a.j.207 сағат бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, I was actually struggling with this one!

  • @MrzorkV
    @MrzorkV12 сағат бұрын

    I have run these plugs in my B&S 4 HP, runs sweet. Never missed a beat.

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits12 сағат бұрын

    I've been impressed so far.

  • @Beardshire
    @Beardshire18 сағат бұрын

    The only problem with the 5 qt is, my car does not take the entire 5, so I have a huge jug with a little in the bottom, so I like singles and put the left over behind the seat.

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits18 сағат бұрын

    My gfs civic takes 4 quarts. So I have a quart left over after every oil change. I dump them all together in one jug. After 4 oil changes, she has enough oil for a 5th.

  • @garywinkle6606
    @garywinkle6606Күн бұрын

    My guy sells it to me by the ounce

  • @adamcollins9293
    @adamcollins9293Күн бұрын

    10gal drum

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @MylifeinthepitsКүн бұрын

    If I had somewhere to put it

  • @patrickagan1071
    @patrickagan1071Күн бұрын

    5qt

  • @DanTheAphorist
    @DanTheAphoristКүн бұрын

    Jug

  • @vinisuichi1243
    @vinisuichi12433 күн бұрын

    Man, I'm brazilian and I have an interest in cars, I have some money saved, do you think I should pay for an automotive mechanics course (an in-person/classroom course) or buy an old car to work on small deliveries services? Those two options doesn't leave my mind, but I have money just for one of them 🤔 Sorry for my bad english

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits3 күн бұрын

    I wish I had taken classes so I would do that.

  • @vinisuichi1243
    @vinisuichi12432 күн бұрын

    Appreciate it!

  • @maxmax9722
    @maxmax97223 күн бұрын

    😢 I hope you get it fix soon god bless brother 👍🏽

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits3 күн бұрын

    Already fixed and replaced the bolt. 👍

  • @oldguy5066
    @oldguy50663 күн бұрын

    Every rounded off allen key socket is a tork wrench misunderstanding

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits3 күн бұрын

    As far as I know this was from the factory still. I don't think it had ever been taken off.

  • @maxmax9722
    @maxmax97223 күн бұрын

    Try to use some wd40 or pb blaster before taking the bolts out

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits3 күн бұрын

    I used PB Blaster. I think the problem was I took the other 3 out first and it was slightly bending the throttle bottle when I was trying to break it loose. I put the other three back on loosely and it broke loose.

  • @maxmax9722
    @maxmax97223 күн бұрын

    I love my vg30 😂

  • @maxmax9722
    @maxmax97223 күн бұрын

    Looks like a Nissan 😅 nice is true on all cars Specially in the new ones electric Parkin and more 👍🏽

  • @mickeyward5216
    @mickeyward52163 күн бұрын

    There’s a secret society out here who is doing this to cars… they are called idiots 😂😂😂😂😂😂 much respect ❤

  • @kaarsty
    @kaarsty3 күн бұрын

    Miss my car 😞

  • @Krazymiata
    @Krazymiata4 күн бұрын

    It looks like if a 350 and an eclipse had a baby

  • @maximumpanda117
    @maximumpanda1174 күн бұрын

    This is so ture! I miss my truck😢😅

  • @CarModsGarage
    @CarModsGarage4 күн бұрын

    Lol😂😂 👍

  • @scientist100
    @scientist1004 күн бұрын

    Use the correct tool and this wont happen.

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits4 күн бұрын

    I mean I used the exact same allen key socket on the other 7 so.........

  • @scientist100
    @scientist1004 күн бұрын

    @@Mylifeinthepits just a worn hexbit I would say, those are had to strip.

  • @zeddorafox8760
    @zeddorafox87606 күн бұрын

    For us people who have no idea, just slow it down lol thx

  • @aaronlambert5815
    @aaronlambert58157 күн бұрын

    Absolutely great video, i have only used mine one time and figured i would do a refresher because I'm lazy and don't want to read. Lol but i found your video and you did a great job. I am subscribing and hope to see more like that one thank you

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits7 күн бұрын

    I bought one of these just to try out for the video. Now it's all I use.

  • @hecticv3624
    @hecticv36248 күн бұрын

    That’s a 370z for ya 😂 Annoying to work with!

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits8 күн бұрын

    It's a Q50. I'm WAY too classy for a 370z 😆

  • @oxiosart9052
    @oxiosart90528 күн бұрын

    Would the axle stub to the axle flange cause any problems in the future because of the difference in thickness. Im about to install a used diff but the stubs are thinner than my old previous one.

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits8 күн бұрын

    I haven't read of anyone having issues.

  • @ryanfioravanti7821
    @ryanfioravanti78218 күн бұрын

    you can take the whole manifold off pretty ez on these vqs

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits8 күн бұрын

    I shoved a Torx bit in it it. It came out.

  • @propanemusic
    @propanemusic9 күн бұрын

    How did you get it out

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits8 күн бұрын

    Torx bit

  • @ChrisLesmerises
    @ChrisLesmerises9 күн бұрын

    I feel for ya

  • @Michael-yt2iu
    @Michael-yt2iu9 күн бұрын

    Always tap on a aluminum bolt before takeing it out they seas up once you turn it a turn in back repeating the process as you back it out

  • @MechanicalMikesRoadsideRepair
    @MechanicalMikesRoadsideRepair9 күн бұрын

    I wonder if a E torx will work on a ratchet for that, I’ll check tomorrow I’m doing a 2020 Outback. Last time I used channel lock plyers to help

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits9 күн бұрын

    Maybe. I'm sure they just do it electronically at the dealer.

  • @MrBigjoecincy
    @MrBigjoecincy9 күн бұрын

    I would love working on vehicles if I knew stuff like this would never happen.

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits9 күн бұрын

    If this is the worst thing that ever happened to me, I'd be lucky

  • @MrBigjoecincy
    @MrBigjoecincy9 күн бұрын

    @@Mylifeinthepits I had this similar thing just changing a coil screwed into a plastic valve cover

  • @ampedupelectronics
    @ampedupelectronics9 күн бұрын

    have a look at the oil filter!

  • @jbstepchild
    @jbstepchild9 күн бұрын

    There be a reason for the bidding on the head of that bolt

  • @timelesspeach7984
    @timelesspeach79849 күн бұрын

    Vice grip time

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits9 күн бұрын

    Torx bit took it out

  • @zumeet7817
    @zumeet78179 күн бұрын

    Happened to me I force a small size socket onto it and opened it

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits9 күн бұрын

    I used a Torx bit, and it came out. Just shoved it in and prayed.

  • @paradigmshift9772
    @paradigmshift97728 күн бұрын

    That’s what she said. 😂

  • @elidunn7542
    @elidunn75429 күн бұрын

    I've had really good results with Mac's rbrt bits even on allens so rounded i thought id have to drill them. Worth every penny imo

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits9 күн бұрын

    I've heard really good stuff about those too. I think Harbor Freight makes a copy in the Icon brand now. I ended up using a torx bit to take it out.

  • @SHW5010
    @SHW50109 күн бұрын

    @@Mylifeinthepits KZread “MAC Tools talks about their RBRT (Rounded Bolt Removal Technology) Line.” It’s a sophisticated machining process which makes said tools special.

  • @SHW5010
    @SHW50109 күн бұрын

    such is life

  • @DEVIL666wtf
    @DEVIL666wtf9 күн бұрын

    Easy out or a dremmel

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits9 күн бұрын

    Torx bit took it out.

  • @blahdgaming8657
    @blahdgaming86579 күн бұрын

    Good Ol VQs

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits9 күн бұрын

    I've had 5 across 4 cars now.

  • @jbstepchild
    @jbstepchild9 күн бұрын

    ​@@Mylifeinthepitsthat's crazy

  • @tiny23434
    @tiny234349 күн бұрын

    All alcohol has water

  • @Beardshire
    @Beardshire11 күн бұрын

    My mom had an 87 AMC Jeep Eagle with big knobby tires for a few years, after that I never saw one again.

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits11 күн бұрын

    Did it have fake wood grain on the sides?

  • @Beardshire
    @Beardshire11 күн бұрын

    @@Mylifeinthepits IT did but she painted it black lol

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits10 күн бұрын

    @@Beardshire that's a shame

  • @Niko_is_unavailable
    @Niko_is_unavailable14 күн бұрын

    I only have forza 4 in 2024 and it realy helped now I can meme around in a p50

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits14 күн бұрын

    Good thing you got it now. They are de listing it in December.

  • @thatdomokun
    @thatdomokun15 күн бұрын

    Needs more sweet tea

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits14 күн бұрын

    Diabetes

  • @RandyB509
    @RandyB50915 күн бұрын

    So once you add the quart of motor flush your dip stick would read a quarter over full right? I always thought never over fill so would it be better the drain a quart out and then add the motor flush so it would stay at the full mark?

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits15 күн бұрын

    Driving it at higher rpm overfilled for a long distance is bad. This is just at idle not moving, so it shouldn't do any damage.

  • @RandyB509
    @RandyB50915 күн бұрын

    @@Mylifeinthepits ok perfect I have a project I'm working on and need to run some motor flush in the engine ty for the reply

  • @blackguy767
    @blackguy76715 күн бұрын

    I use my teeth

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits15 күн бұрын

    I've only got the one tooth so I'm out of luck.

  • @RayceVR
    @RayceVR15 күн бұрын

    Finally I can use mine for something lol.

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits15 күн бұрын

    I used Torx bits more when I used to mod Xbox 360s than I ever have on a car.

  • @RayceVR
    @RayceVR6 күн бұрын

    ⁠@@MylifeinthepitsWhy are they stripped on Xboxes?

  • @AVATARComander
    @AVATARComander15 күн бұрын

    I've even gone a little oversized and hammered the torx in on some really stuck Allen head bolts

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits15 күн бұрын

    That was next on the list if this didnt work!

  • @notscarce9112
    @notscarce911215 күн бұрын

    Thank you sir, have an amazing day.

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits15 күн бұрын

    No, thank you!

  • @rjb6327
    @rjb632715 күн бұрын

    Good advice.

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits15 күн бұрын

    I do that sometimes.

  • @rjb6327
    @rjb632715 күн бұрын

    @@Mylifeinthepits 😆😆

  • @prsstephenvessell
    @prsstephenvessell15 күн бұрын

    Very thorough except the use if the spreader. Always talk to us like we are 12 and go over every single aspect of the process.

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits15 күн бұрын

    That something Ive learned and starting doing it later videos. I made a video about cleaning brake rotors and only showed cleaning the front side. I assumed people would know to turn it over and repeat the process. Nope.

  • @JohnB-bk9je
    @JohnB-bk9je16 күн бұрын

    Lmfaooooo

  • @LindsayLindow
    @LindsayLindow16 күн бұрын

    I don't remember what car my dad left in to go get milk.

  • @Mylifeinthepits
    @Mylifeinthepits16 күн бұрын

    He had to get cigarettes too

  • @LindsayLindow
    @LindsayLindow16 күн бұрын

    ​@@Mylifeinthepits momma didn't like when daddy smoked. But you know daddy😶‍🌫️

  • @clintfinley4614
    @clintfinley461416 күн бұрын

    Probably a Ford Escape