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Post by 08versailles on Feb 2, 2013 8:08:25 GMT -5
This is the year of replacing normal wear items in V. Monday appt to replace original spark plugs. Holding off long as i can for front pads and rotors. Summer tires likely too. And i'm gonna install my amp and sub really i am, and address rust chips appearing on hood.
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Post by BluV3R18 on Feb 5, 2013 0:39:04 GMT -5
today i filled her up with 87I normally use 89 but I wanted to see if there's any change, its cold and I'm getting 31MPG but the weather has a lot to do with it I believe and i kinda stay on the fast lane HEHE ;D replaced the air filterI noticed the air filter was dirty so I went to nissan and got a new OEM from the dealer. 21 dollars after tax, it is what it is checked the oilI noticed she was a little bit low so I added some to top her off added coolanti noticed she was low a little bit low on coolant, so I added some and I noticed the heat was hotter, burns your face. so even if your coolant is a little bit low, it will make a difference if you top it off, trust me!  not long ago I replaced the wiperblades that's it  and ready for this? SHE'S PAID OFF!!!! GOOD BYE CHASE BANK!!!!
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Post by iluvmyversa08 on Feb 5, 2013 10:15:12 GMT -5
PAID OFF!  ?? CONGRATS!!!! That must feel AMAZING!!!!!!! |
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Post by Major Versa on Feb 5, 2013 14:09:55 GMT -5
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Post by Hemifan87 on Feb 5, 2013 18:33:11 GMT -5
looking great man!!
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Post by 08versailles on Feb 5, 2013 18:55:13 GMT -5
Congrats BluV! So i know Nissan iridium spark plugs are expensive, but WOW $46 EACH. My mechanic tried to get me a better price but couldn't. Was about an hour labour too. Used to take me ten minutes to do all the plugs in my Tercel, ten minute oil change, zero to sixty in ten minutes too lol. OK plugs good for another 200000km....  |
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Post by BluV3R18 on Feb 5, 2013 23:39:40 GMT -5
Congrats BluV! So i know Nissan iridium spark plugs are expensive, but WOW $46 EACH. My mechanic tried to get me a better price but couldn't. Was about an hour labour too. Used to take me ten minutes to do all the plugs in my Tercel, ten minute oil change, zero to sixty in ten minutes too lol. OK plugs good for another 200000km.... Thanks! wow! 46.00 each that's what I have to look forward to ;D I also need to find a shop that can do it right, no dealer bc I have no warranty LOL so one hour labor, we need a write up on how to change our spark plugs, that could come handy |
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Post by 08versailles on Feb 6, 2013 8:55:34 GMT -5
Plugs weren't that hard to do [especially if just watching lol] just lots to tear off in the process. Cover [two bolts], intake plenum [several bolts and vacuum line?] and ignition coils [two bolts each]
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Post by iluvmyversa08 on Feb 6, 2013 9:01:25 GMT -5
I rinsed mine last night with hot soapy water |
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Post by BluV3R18 on Feb 6, 2013 9:05:58 GMT -5
Plugs weren't that hard to do [especially if just watching lol] just lots to tear off in the process. Cover [two bolts], intake plenum [several bolts and vacuum line?] and ignition coils [two bolts each] yikes, that's a lot of parts to remove  but it can't be that hard if you know what you're doing |
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Post by BluV3R18 on Feb 6, 2013 9:06:40 GMT -5
I rinsed mine last night with hot soapy water nothing beats a warm bath |
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Post by muzzlenchains on Feb 6, 2013 22:22:02 GMT -5
Noticed my coolant reservoir had been low for awhile now. Finally tonight, bought some Prestone 50/50 All makes and models antifreeze and added just enough to go above the minimum line.
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Post by BluV3R18 on Feb 9, 2013 11:54:09 GMT -5
Noticed my coolant reservoir had been low for awhile now. Finally tonight, bought some Prestone 50/50 All makes and models antifreeze and added just enough to go above the minimum line. when I added coolant to mine, it seems to warm up a little bit quicker. and the heat feels hotter. Yesterday I filled her up with gas, and got 34MPG went 354 miles and it took 10.2 gallons to fill up. during the summer I'm able to go 360 or so. I guess replacing the air filter helped |
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Post by muzzlenchains on Feb 11, 2013 18:57:46 GMT -5
@blu, I agree. It did seem to help some.
As for today, I installed a new headunit. Pioneer DEH-5500HD.
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Post by BluV3R18 on Feb 12, 2013 16:59:44 GMT -5
today I replaced the license plate light bulbs, (one went out) I was looking for those cool LED ones, but they didn't have any =(
but I got the other kind that look kinda blue... paid 10.00 bucks for one pair
the cheaper ones were 5.99 but I wanted to get something close to LED
called the dealer about a tune up. they said one spark plug is 31.00 dollars, an 1hr Labor
so it comes down to 224.00 plus tax including the spark plugs.
that was just a quote.
btw, what part of the world did you guys get LED license plate light bulbs? ;D
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?? CONGRATS!!!!
I'm thinking it may be nice to get a 04 ish quest to have as the family car.
