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I have a manual 2013 ford focus se and I removed it, the only difference it made was that I could hear the intake sound (which I like). I think it depends on the vehicle, the resonator on mine is very small so I doubt it does much.

Goo gone is too strong IMO . Goof off is better as the former dissolves plastic .

I've had better luck removing glue with 90% isopropyl alcohol than goo-gone

99% isopropyl alcohol will also remove vinyl wrap adhesive, but you still have to use the detail scraper or your fingernails.

Great review. Are you still happy with it 13 years on?

I use a single edge razor blade to remove gunk from windows.

A few friends of mine have told me that Shoe Goo does not work either. Lol.

Great job, Cliff! This was most helpful.

Hey Cliff! Just wanted to say thanks for the great idea, I'm copying this myself along with adding mesh protectors directly over the radiator and condensers. Should allow for much better airflow than sticking them behind the grills. I'm also going a step further and adding a fully ducted center radiator out the bumper "smile vent", and adding GT2 fender liners to help cool the brakes, seal off the lower radiator outlets, and get all that dirty air away from the underside of the car. We'll see what kind of difference it makes!

You car is gorgeous ❤

Thanks so much for demonstrating all aspects of replacing this part!!

Thank you! Someone sprayed some sticky substance on the side of my car. I tried washing and rubbing, but it was still there. As you suggested the WD40 worked like a charm.

30 minutes video on an oil exchqnge that takes less than 10 minutes? Are you an idiot or an american which is basically the same.

amazing video

I've never heard anyone ever say don't do your own oil change. It speaks volumes on who you keep company with....

I've been there more often than I like to admit!

Hi Cliff. How did you decide on the RRX over the RRS?

The blades will lift from centrifugal force so they will not cut where they hang. Does that matter, Hell no just saying

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but keep in mind that wd40 removes sealants and waxes and glazes you have in that area. make sure to reprotect area.

Of course this is why ALL race engines have a great big plastic box on top - Oh wait! They don't.

Is there an update on the self sharpening blades?

Releasing my magnet tipped drain plug also removes any foreign particulates thats been collected on the bottom, using these quick drain valves do not.

How do then plug into my radar detector?! Thanks

At my local QuikTrip they told me to "simply put the towing vehicle on the front pad and the travel trailer on the second pad". They gave me a printout of "axle 1" (called it the vehicle) and "axle 2" (trailer). When I asked about the weight off of the trailer by being attached to vehicle, they looked like I was crazy! Said no need to reweigh without tralier. Are they right? I'm a little clueless when it comes to this stuff.

I don’t know what the big deal is removing the OEM drain plug. I guess you save 3 minutes doing an oil change? Maybe not because it takes oil longer to drain. Not for me

Best instructional Video for Graco Magnum X7. Thank you so much sir!

what if i strap the belts to the seat like bolt them in tight?

Cliff, thanks for the video. Was very helpful to me. I think you forgot to advise folks to remove oil filler cap before draining oil. That way, less oil will be left in the filter. To avoid a big mess when removing the oil filter, loosen it until you can turn by hand, then feed a big ziploc bag up around the housing. Any spills will go in the bag, not on your car!

I have a four point harness strapped to a seat brace bar. Someone said that I might be better off with slack in the shoulder harnesses so that I can fly forward and have the airbag stop me rather than being strapped back and my neck breaking.

The 981 is where it's @!

Very good❤

3months past but no install video? Clifff 😅

It's a great video sir. ❤

Cliff, a question: I am installing a rear-view camera which mounts directly above the license plate. If I remove the rear spoiler, will that give me enough wiggle room to be able to route the wiring into the cabin without removing the whole bumper cover?

Thank you for making thus video, I found it very helpful.

This really just applies for intake resonator right? Not the resonator that is connected to the exhaust because now I’m worried that I made a mistake taking mine off. 😅

Cliff, sorry, late comment. At about 5:45 about the clip unplugged that is part of the seat belt buckle, you didn't mention that once that belt clip is installed on the new seat it needs to be clipped back in on the connector on the floor, so that the seatbelt sensor is retained.

I am sorry Cliff, but you work too hard and have too many situations to allow trouble and and possible injury of falling pieces of steel. I recently rebuilt my King Kutter Bush Hog. Not having assistants to help, I put a chain on the tail wheel and the loader of my tractor. Lifting the mower from the tail wheel to a point where the mower can be set on the 3 point tree. Lowered the loader down to rest on the wheel structure. An additional chain was attached to disallow any movement or a chance to falling. Place in park and block the wheels on the tractor. With the top and the bottom of the mower vertical, access to both is simple! I used my socket and breaker bar with a pipe to remove both blade pivot bolt nuts. With the mower vertical, the knives and bolts were retained hanging the stump jumper assembly. I could remove each blade, one at a time. I did have one bolt was installed with the key not in the keyway forcing me to use a brass rod and drive it out.. Then I removed the castle nut. One good whack with he brass rod against the center shaft (SLIGHT TAPER)the stump jumper was loose and removed it. Nothing fell to the ground or on anyone. Removed the gearbox to rebuild... Complete, mounted back on and put the stump jumper back on. Put the bolts of the knives, in the correct hole, with the key in the keyway. Walked around the mower to the access port. Placed the washer and nut back on. Tightened the nut on both blades. I am sorry for getting wordy... My point was that the mower can be set in a safe working angle to do the job for one person and locate all parts correctly, with out assistance, or the parts falling to result in possible injury.

Excellent video! I like the editing

Basilar skull fractures are fatal almost every time crashing with a harness seat belt on is insanely dangerous with out the straps that attach to your helmet to keep your head from snapping forward. And I’m assuming no one with race bucket seats and harness ever is only driving slow…your hauling ass so an accident with a harness like that will be your last drive pretty much.

It works, you have to let the product sit and loosen the glue for five to ten minutes as the instructions say.

how would this compare to valvomax ?

Well done!

I'm completely unconvinced that this is a worthwhile improvement. The only positive I can see is that on an aluminum pan, you are not wearing out the threads by threading the drain plug in & out of the oil pan every single oil change.

Thank you sir I just purchased the x5. This video is exactly what I needed🙂

Thanks for sharing but you can also remove it with alcohol. I tried it and it worked perfectly.

I would prefer a test where you drain it first level and measure the amount by volume or weight then fill it as specified and raise it and do the exact same measurement.

Any old fool can make a video. But only a rock star compiles a checklist and publishes it on his web site. Way to go, Cliff!

Hello, could you tell me please if it's necessary to drain the oil first to change this sensor?