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Old 08-22-2009, 02:41 AM
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30k mile maintenance ?'s

My Fit that I got two weeks ago is coming up on 30k miles. Oil life is reading 15% so I'll definitely be changing that soon. Along with that, I'll be replacing the filters, as I'm sure they've never been replaced, tho the air filter does look good.

Air filter: is K&N still the most economical way to go?
Oil filter: Mobil 1 all the way!
Pollen filter: just order one from H and A?
Oil: Synthetic? I know the manual says 5W-20 Premium. Any specific brand? Usually go with Mobil 1. I live in Idaho, where today it was 103, and in the winter it can get to 20 on a normal morning. Just looking for the best economical oil - no power gains needed.

Pretty confident that I can do all those. Let's see... Don't think AC needs recharged. Anyone think of anything else?
 

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Old 08-22-2009, 03:12 AM
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Everybody will have their own opinions, but most of what you're asking about just depends on your flavor. My flavor:

Air Filter: Yes, K&N
Oil Filter: Purolator Pure One
Oil: Definitely keep with synthetic. I've been using Pennzoil Platinum b/c it's $20 for 5qts at Walmart, but I'm going to try Mobile 1 next time. For a DD that isn't driven hard, I'm sure I won't be able to tell the difference.

Maybe rotate the tires, check psi, OEM Windshield wiper blades if you need them, and a Kraftwerk's SuperCharger is recommended for all 30K maintenance.
 
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Old 08-22-2009, 03:24 AM
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Rotation! That's what I was forgetting! Need to check pressure, most definitely, but I've lost my gauge. Gotta get another.

Does Walmart carry the s/c? Haha. Nah if I preferred power over economy I would have kept my Mini Cooper S with 15% s/c pulley. Heh
 
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Old 09-09-2009, 11:28 PM
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For the air filter I would do the AEM short cold intake. I have the long one, but the short is much easier to install...
 
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Old 09-10-2009, 01:14 AM
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Hahaha. "short cold intake" it's called the short ram, buddy
 
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Old 09-10-2009, 02:38 PM
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Ya I'm not going to put a short ram in my car. It's gutless enough as it is ha. I replaced oil and oil filter (Mobil 1 synthetic & Mobil 1 filter), but since my air filter is in great shape, and sincemy funds are a bit low due to unexpected expenses, I'll get the air filter sometime later.
 
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Old 09-11-2009, 01:53 PM
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So put "cold" instead of "air". Big deal, buddy.
 
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