Did a bit of detailing today, so I thought I'd post some pictures. Odometer reads 232,275 km (145,170 miles) right now, and since this is BITOG:
Engine oil: Liqui-Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40 with MOS2
Oil filter: Motorcraft FL-820S
Air filter: Motorcraft FA-1032
Coolant: 50/50 mix of Motorcraft Gold G-05 and distilled water
ATF & PSF Liqui-Moly Top Tec ATF 1200 Synthetic (meeting Mercon V spec)
Differential: Motorcraft Premium Rear Axle Lubricant 80W-90 with 40 ml MOS2 differential additive
Fuel: 98 RON (94 AKI) summer/91 RON (87 AKI) winter
Fuel additive: Liqui-Moly Ventil Sauber Valve Cleaner (150 ml per fill up)
Tires: Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus (225/60-16)
Battery: Deka Silver Maintenance Free 6AG65MF (675 CCA)
If anybody's interested, I started by washing it using 4 times the recommended strength of Black Magic Wet Shine. Once that was done, I used Sonax Silicone & Wax Remover, followed by some wet sanding with 5,000 grit sandpaper. Previous owner's gotten several body panels painted, and the quality of workmanship is pathetic. Considering she's going in for a bare metal respray once I get all the mods and whatnot sorted, I figured why not. Followed that up with Sonax Paintwork Cleaner and Mothers Professional Rubbing Compound. Next step was Meguiar's #20 Polymer Sealant. Last step was Liqui-Moly Hart-Wachs.
Interior wise, cleaned up the dashboard and other trim peices with Liqui-Moly Auto-Innenraum-Reiniger. Engine compartment, I just cleaned up with spray water/detergent and a brush.
Possible continuation of Onion's coolant filter experiment? Curiosity got to me, just installed a WIX 33032 into the line that goes from the top of the radiator into the reservoir:
Exactly 8,609 km (5,380 miles) on the oil (no make up oil added):
Engine oil: Liqui-Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40 with MOS2
Oil filter: Motorcraft FL-820S
Air filter: Motorcraft FA-1032
Coolant: 50/50 mix of Motorcraft Gold G-05 and distilled water
ATF & PSF Liqui-Moly Top Tec ATF 1200 Synthetic (meeting Mercon V spec)
Differential: Motorcraft Premium Rear Axle Lubricant 80W-90 with 40 ml MOS2 differential additive
Fuel: 98 RON (94 AKI) summer/91 RON (87 AKI) winter
Fuel additive: Liqui-Moly Ventil Sauber Valve Cleaner (150 ml per fill up)
Tires: Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus (225/60-16)
Battery: Deka Silver Maintenance Free 6AG65MF (675 CCA)
If anybody's interested, I started by washing it using 4 times the recommended strength of Black Magic Wet Shine. Once that was done, I used Sonax Silicone & Wax Remover, followed by some wet sanding with 5,000 grit sandpaper. Previous owner's gotten several body panels painted, and the quality of workmanship is pathetic. Considering she's going in for a bare metal respray once I get all the mods and whatnot sorted, I figured why not. Followed that up with Sonax Paintwork Cleaner and Mothers Professional Rubbing Compound. Next step was Meguiar's #20 Polymer Sealant. Last step was Liqui-Moly Hart-Wachs.
Interior wise, cleaned up the dashboard and other trim peices with Liqui-Moly Auto-Innenraum-Reiniger. Engine compartment, I just cleaned up with spray water/detergent and a brush.
Possible continuation of Onion's coolant filter experiment? Curiosity got to me, just installed a WIX 33032 into the line that goes from the top of the radiator into the reservoir:
Exactly 8,609 km (5,380 miles) on the oil (no make up oil added):