Recent content by madar

could very well be. Try disconnecting it.

I'd start checking any and all grounds, look for corrosion, make sure those battery clamps aren't corroded on the inside and tight enough.

I'd try a new battery, not recharging the old one, a new one

As far as the trans goes, best to refill with the same amount you took out, measure the fluid when it's cold. Then back off your plywood on a level surface and check the fluid at the appropriate temperature, 122 degrees F. It won't matter too much with the others. There's lots of room underneath...

That Valvoline seems like amazing stuff.

Lots of in-depth conversations of synthetic oils on that forum enough to make your head spin.

Mobile 1 isn't a fully Group IV synthetic, hasn't been for quite a few years. They were 30% PAO a few years ago and since then that percentage has dropped. About the only true PAO oil I'm aware of is Ravenol, maybe HPL.

I miss those greasable ball joints, at least when the seal starts cracking you know you can get some lubrication in there.

Amsoil, currently using

Don't know, but I had mine done 2 years ago with Dormans (Aftermarket supplier). Drivers side ball joint was popping in and out already, had it replaced last week. I should've stuck with the Mazda OEMs. Yes, expensive, but the last ones lasted 9 years.

That's an interesting suggestion. I tend to let my old rotors pile up and them bring them to the city's recycle center. I may have to rethink that and head to the scrap yard instead. Those things have some pretty good weight when they pile up.

A torque wrench would do you well instead of cranking down...

I'm currently using Brembo pads with Brembo rotors, good combo, no dust, good stopping power, no noise.

try amazon...

Did you try spraying the control arm and sway bar bushings with silicone?