With about 23k on the clock, and performance tunes having been flashed, I figured it may be a wise move to replace the stock spark plugs, gapping them to the narrower spec of .024″ (current plugs were also gapped this way).
Laser!
Gap them critters to .024″
Unplugged
Old vs new. Not too bad.
Old plugs. Look pretty consistent with good coloring.
After last year’s beyond terrible winter performance from the stock Pirelli P7’s, I knew I wanted some true snow tires before the flakes came down this year. For ease of swapping over from Summer to Winter, I opted to have the 195/45R-16 Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Serie 3 tires mounted on a separate set of silver 16×7 MSW Type 25 wheels.
To complete the winter trim, I also installed the R3T skidplate to help protect things, since the car is sitting even lower than last winter. I’m sure this all means it’s never going to snow ever again. Thank me later.
195/45R-16 Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Serie 3
195/45R-16 Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Serie 3 on MSW Type 25 Wheels
R3T Skid Plate Underside
R3T Skid Plate Top
R3T Skid Plate Installed
Winter wheels & tires
Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow
Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow
Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow
Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow
At about 7200 miles, Fi started asking to have her oil changed. Well, the dash notification message popped up, that is. I’ve changed many an oil in my life, but this was my first time using a vacuum extractor instead of the drain plug. Worked pretty slick to suck it all out without crawling under the car, but it took a lot longer to extract than a normal drain would.
Mileage at the time of her first change
Maui came out to help. She also brought me a beer. Kitty knows me so well.
Pennzoil Euro 5w-40 synthetic
Sucking
Old oil filter vs new