What did you do to your Gen7 today?

[AV6NHBP6SPD]

I hope to god you guys are changing the filter at 3-5k...

nop. filter change iwth oil
mine are not regular filters, its full synthetic filter.

i know you gona start bashing me saying that who cares what filter and blah blah but when company making claims im sure they know something about it


and JT i wana see where mobile claims its good for 15k


i send oil for analisys yesterday, based on results ill see what i will do. maybe just change it every 5k with some other syntetic oil couse paying $40 a gallon is bit much i think or maybe not. we'll see

[NVA-AV6]

^Well, whats your engine worth to you? Also are they going to do a particulate concentration anaylisis as well, most don't other than ferrus metal.

[AV6NHBP6SPD]

ok so stay with amsoil and change it every 5k? i guess 200 a year is not that bad for oil change

i can always send more for specific analisys, i have almost full snaple bottle of oil that i drained to keep just in case

[Abailey4]

Just found out last night that our alternator is dead. At least I think it's the alternator. You hear nothing when you turn the key but most of the dash lights still light up, foot well leds still light up, grounding kit is barely lit, wouldn't jump using a battery pack and the Optima is less than a year old. So am I right?

[Mike]

I think in most case's if it's the alternator the car will still start the battery just will not charge. It sounds like it may have to do with the starter if your not hearing anything.

[NVA-AV6]

What is your current battery voltage?? Will it start while jumping?

[Abailey4]

Thanks Mike. Paul, no clue what the battery voltage is. I'll see if one of the mechanics will let me borrow whatever I can use to test it. And no it will not start while jumping. Basically some of the lights will light up and there's no sound at all when trying to start or when trying to start while jumping.

[Blackhawk]

On my way to get 5 fresh quarts Of Valvoline Synpower 5W20 and Filter. On sale at the Valvoline instant Oil Change locations for $50.95 and I got a $7.00 off coupon :lol:

Update 1:33pm EST:
Valvoline SynPower 5W20 and filter for $50.00, and a free 10 minute token to a DIY carwash FTW. Cleaned the Hawk right there and then

[suleman_manji]

abailey: sounds more like the starter than alternator

[NVA-AV6]

Ring Ring Derrick, mechanic on call...

[ROLO]

Finally took off the pinstripes... Goo Gone is the bomb !!!

[Abailey4]

abailey: sounds more like the starter than alternator

Yeah that seems to be the verdict. Paul gave me a couple tips to see if that's the case. So we'll see, I'll keep everybody updated.

[timot_one]

Mike is correct.  Have your battery load tested.  It probably died.  Optima isn't exactly what they used to be.  IMHO, check your battery, then your alternator.  Remember, your battery is only a storage device to start your car.  Your alternator provides power when your engine is running.

[07CoupeBlue]

Took her for a spin in some light snow/slush in the morning because school was closed

[Abailey4]

Mike is correct.  Have your battery load tested.  It probably died.  Optima isn't exactly what they used to be.  IMHO, check your battery, then your alternator.  Remember, your battery is only a storage device to start your car.  Your alternator provides power when your engine is running.

Ok I'll check all possibilities when I get a chance. With me getting home at 9-9:30 every night after a 12 hour day doesnt make it easy.