Recent content by Matt715

Tonight when I was working on a project in my garage I noticed a few fresh oil spots where the front of my truck is normally parked. Upon closer inspection it appears to be gear oil and is leaking from what I am guessing is the front axle vent (see picture). The oil is fairly dark which concerns...

A few weeks ago, I bought a 2003 Supercab FX4 (4.0L 4x4 5 speed auto) with about 30,000 miles on it. I recently noticed that when it shifts from 3rd into 4th and 4th into 5th I get a bit of a shudder. I don't really feel it but it sounds like I just drove over a small pothole or a bump in the...

I recently picked up a super low mileage 2003 super cab FX4 and the truck has been great for the few weeks I've owned it except for one thing. I bump my head on the crossmember behind the driver's seat, especially when my seat is hard in the cold. I was thinking that I might be able to cut...

Hi everyone, first post here. I have a 1999 Mazda B2500 (5 speed) with a little over 180,000 miles on it. I bought it 8 years ago with only 30,000 miles on it and with every passing year my gas mileage has been going down hill. When I first bought it I would get 27-28 mpg highway during the...