My friend just did a tune up on my car . . .

[randomlinh]

back to the battery terminals... will vaseline actually help against corrosion? I tend to have that prob w/ my car.

hrm.. which reminds me, i need to get me car tuned up a bit.

 

[Pacfanweb]

<<Pacfan , I was told to do this while going to NADC and by a Ford tech myself >>

And you've stated you basically don't think much of dealership techs, so I guess this advice wasn't very good by your standards.
I've been in or around the automotive service business for my whole life, and I've never heard of anyone coating their wires with dielectric grease. That includes the INSTRUCTORS at FORD training schools, who are engineers that design the stuff to start with.
If you start with a good set of wires, the grease doesn't make them last any longer. By the time the wires reach the point where they start to break down, the grease will have long since dried up and ceased to be any help with arcing. It certainly won't hurt anything, but won't really help much, either.

And yes, there are some bad dealership techs as there are bad techs of all kinds everywhere, but overall, you're more likely to find the most competent techs at a dealership. Maybe not a very small dealer out in the boonies, but at most dealerships. That's not to say there aren't good techs at independent shops, but your odds are much better of finding one at a dealership. Anyone with much experience in the business knows this.

 

[Brutuskend]

lnguyen

Yes vaseline will keep them from getting corrosion. For corrosion to happen, air must get to the term.'s. SO any type of grease will help, as long as air can't get to the terminals.

 

[duke]

Where can one find a good deal on torque wrenches and gap measuring tool?

 

[Rio Rebel]

I guess it would kill some people to state a point without being a complete asshole.

And no, I'm not Asshole Certified, but I recognize them when I see them.

 

[Soybomb]

<< Where can one find a good deal on torque wrenches and gap measuring tool? >>

Well you can wander on down to your local autozone and buy a torque wrench, but personally I think that defeats the purpose ina way. You're buying a tool for accuracy and buying the cheapest you can find? I don't mind buying a cheap breaker bar, but for accuracy I think its good to buy a quality brand so I'd recommend you look into snap-on, craftsman, etc. Also get a clicking wrench, not one with a dial.

 

[duke]

soybomb,

I agree completely. Yeah, I wanted to know where I can get a good deal on a decent wrench. So you suggest a clicking wrench from craftsman, eh? I'll look into that. Thanks.