probak118

"Yeah, my wife I enjoys it, so happy wife, happy life. It's her car, what she wanted."
 
No need to explain anything, we all understand  after this statement  LMAO

Dad was mechanic and  always covered battery posts with anti corrosion type spray too.As mentioned, not much room to move a can all around  in the wheel well area. Not sure if another coating I have seen done (Vaseline) is any good but never seen corrosion on that battery either. 

Dad was mechanic and  always covered battery posts with anti corrosion type spray too.As mentioned, not much room to move a can all around  in the wheel well area. Not sure if another coating I have seen done (Vaseline) is any good but never seen corrosion on that battery either. 

Is there not a part # stamped on it somewhere ? Find that then google the number and that should help identify it. 

Is there not a part # stamped on it somewhere ? Find that then google the number and that should help identify it. 

Sorry everyone, meant to be 600 kms / tank not 700 kms

It is funny that with an average fill my distance to empty is generally around 560 kms but when you force more in into it or are on the right angle during a fill, I see near or just above 700 kms . There must be close to 2+ gallons of empty tank in most cases. In the end, we all like you say just accept it. 

Take it back and see if another replacement exists without the nipple locator , might try another parts supplier also. I am in Canada but my replacement was a NAPA part I believe, an exact looking replacement part.

Take it back and see if another replacement exists without the nipple locator , might try another parts supplier also. I am in Canada but my replacement was a NAPA part I believe, an exact looking replacement part.

Volunteer firefighter for too many years now LOl. I have never seen a tow truck driver use any of those connections. As mentioned by 2late4u 'snatch and grab" your lucky if it is taken out of gear half the time. Unless you plan on keeping it on ready to use all the time, return it. 

Volunteer firefighter for too many years now LOl. I have never seen a tow truck driver use any of those connections. As mentioned by 2late4u 'snatch and grab" your lucky if it is taken out of gear half the time. Unless you plan on keeping it on ready to use all the time, return it. 

Volunteer firefighter for too many years now LOl. I have never seen a tow truck driver use any of those connections. As mentioned by 2late4u 'snatch and grab" your lucky if it is taken out of gear half the time. Unless you plan on keeping it on ready to use all the time, return it. 

While driving slower on a snow covered road a few years ago, same happened to me ......I also turn it off now if  driving on deeper snow covered roads; sticking to old school.  

While driving slower on a snow covered road a few years ago, same happened to me ......I also turn it off now if  driving on deeper snow covered roads; sticking to old school.  

It is funny that with an average fill my distance to empty is generally around 560 kms but when you force more in into it or are on the right angle during a fill, I see near or just above 700 kms . There must be close to 2+ gallons of empty tank in most cases. In the end, we all like you say just accept it. 

Hankster 
Job was almost too easy...30 minutes at the most including a 10 minute beer break. Funny part was NAPA sold the entire assembly already assembled cheaper than buying just the thermostat and gasket alone ! Now my coolant temp climbs to and holds around 90 C ( 191 F ) easily on those -8 C (17 F ) morning 7 minute drives lately. Wife was not impressed with the heat level when coolant temp maxed at 71 C ( 162 F ) while driving LOL ,  thanks all for your replies 

Do not believe short of opening and replacing the padding you could mod the seating.  Generally only the little ones can sit back there comfortably. Give them hotspot and it will be so quiet you'll forget there even there !   

Might be a good idea to think about the 2015 battery too , changed my 2012 couple years ago. Since you will be removing the wheel well cover to reset / disconnecting the battery cables.

After seeing this thread and our 2012 3.6 L having 99300 kms it was time. Loosened the lower corner only allowing a limited drain ( no mess) then lowered the entire cover. removed all residual sealant from cover face and cleaned the inside including the magnet. Did the same on the transmission face after allowing it to drip naturally for about an hour, then cleaned both faces with brake cleaner to be sure surface was clean. Removing the old filter was easy only two torx screws to remove then twist and pull  but, the small sleeve remained in place. Did not want to risk damaging the insert smooth walls and still not get it out. So, we left the original one in place and did not use the new replacement. The new filter minus the replacement sleeve took a little force to slip into the sleeve but you felt in slip into position and knew it was seated properly. Had a second set of hands hold a rag over the the small dip of fluid still leaking so not to leak on any of the sealant before both faces were together.  Remove the rag as you are lifting the cover back into place. 
Now for the fluid replacement, we used ATF+4 not a general ATF. We measured the volume of fluid in the drain pan after also emptying the fluid from the old filter, about 6 quarts / liters.  This amount was slowly installed using a long neck funnel into the tube marked for dealer use only. We then did the usual add about half the volume and going thru all gears then adding the remainder. Check for leaks from the cover and hopefully none and you are good to go. Cost was about $120  Cdn total.

No disrespect to Eileen, but I for one enjoy paying 50% for a part that does the same job 99 % of the time. Anyone want to bet ? I think the part was ordered from the e-Bay link provided  LOL
 
Hope it works out for you Eileen

No clue but hopefully my 2012 does not have same issue,  have you been provided with a loaner all this time ? RF meaning radio frequency , what does this part do ?

After you do jump start it, go and get the charging system and battery diagnosed. First see if there is a problem with the alternator or battery themselves.I just changed my original 2012 battery this past Spring.Then, move on from there.

After you do jump start it, go and get the charging system and battery diagnosed. First see if there is a problem with the alternator or battery themselves.I just changed my original 2012 battery this past Spring.Then, move on from there.

After you do jump start it, go and get the charging system and battery diagnosed. First see if there is a problem with the alternator or battery themselves.I just changed my original 2012 battery this past Spring.Then, move on from there.

After you do jump start it, go and get the charging system and battery diagnosed. First see if there is a problem with the alternator or battery themselves.I just changed my original 2012 battery this past Spring.Then, move on from there.