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Had B13 with the wrench pop up. I was quite surprised that ATF service reminder showed up 27,000 miles after the first ATF change (at 60K). According to the owner's manual it typically shows at about every 60k, but I could be wrong) Perhaps either the computer detected few temperature spikes or the line pressure is dropping. Anyhow , done both services yesterday. For oil change I used Valvoline premium conventional (got a deal from Napa) and Honeywell (02) oil filter
The ATF fluid was more reddish this time (2.9 quarts came out). The fill plug was easier to remove this time; also noticed that new fill plug sealing washer has smaller OD which, hopefully, will allow it to "crush" more and seal better compared first replacement.
Inspection of suspension showed few unpleasant things:
cracks in the front LCA busings
inner shoulder wear on left front tire
out of round tire (crescent shape wear pattern of inner shoulder )
traces of brake fluid ("sweating") in the rear wheel cylinder boot
I will be changing tires in few weeks and ask to inspect alignment, if car passes smog in June will do suspension and rear wheel cylinders (most likely will use aftermarket Beck-Arnley pars)
Drove it for the first time this year (happy new year everyone!) and filled it up with 93 octane at the local shell.
This year will be an easy year on the GD since I'll be taking a bit of a break from autocross and will be going through the car to freshen it up a bit... time and budget permitting of course.
Went to the PYP Anaheim and found 07 Red Sport with excellent interior and roll-up cover! Anyone wants to get it, hurry up! Car also had Hankook tires on 15 inch standard aluminum wheels with approximate 7/32 thread dept
The control arms had also cracks in the rear bushing however there was no uneven tire wear; such arms are VERY easy to replace (still debating Dorman vs. Moog) will probably change them later this year (in fall) after smog
Went to the PYP Anaheim and found 07 Red Sport with excellent interior and roll-up cover! Anyone wants to get it, hurry up! Car also had Hankook tires on 15 inch standard aluminum wheels with approximate 7/32 thread dept
The control arms had also cracks in the rear bushing however there was no uneven tire wear; such arms are VERY easy to replace (still debating Dorman vs. Moog) will probably change them later this year (in fall) after smog
A little dirty, needs a good clean soon.
It only took three days but I finally put the new slotted rotors on. I broke several impact drivers and bits. Oh and the drill bits...add another 6. Well anyways here it is.
In my car I applied lamp oil by brush to the rotor mounting screws 1 day prior to removal (when they still were at 40 degrees C)
It took minimum effort (one blow) to remove them using #3 bit and 3 lbs sledge on the impact driver.
In my car I applied lamp oil by brush to the rotor mounting screws 1 day prior to removal (when they still were at 40 degrees C)
It took minimum effort (one blow) to remove them using #3 bit and 3 lbs sledge on the impact driver.
funny thing was when I went to the other side, I hit the rotor with a 1 1/2 pound rubber mallet...worked lol
i saw some kind of square cork block when i removed front door panel.I want to know how to call it and what is that for.
it is not at door but it was attach at cover.i need to buy new bcos my mom let it go and i dont even know its name.
Funny story, what I did today was really deep clean my rims. Fast forward to 15 minutes ago I get a P0304 error...tomorrow I’m going to change out my plugs and coil packs.
Nothing done today but on Monday I changed the plugs it was about time lol weirdly it ran almost normal with this and I have no idea when it happened, the other 3 still had their grounds but weren't far behind this guy. Threw in some cheapie Autolite copper plugs curious to see how they do for mpg seeing as they conduct better
Hey, can you provide a link to the tail lights? They look great. Looks like you got a great car. I love the 2008 as it is simpler and easier to work on than the newer models. Nice job.
12-30-2018, 11:39 AM
