At at about 900 miles now. First tank was 34.4mpg, second was 32mpg. Going to take a while to "get a feel", and I'll probably do an alignment after getting new tires. So it'll be a while. But my Tundra seems to be getting under 18 under the same driving habits, so... I'm ahead.
Having fun with this car. Reminds me of my first vehicle for some reason. Probably because it's been forever since I paid cash and then had something to mess around with (unlike new, where it's just a few accessories to pick out).
New Monroe Quickstruts today; got rid of the awful rattle it had, and it rides better to boot (had Sensens on it, so someone sometime did struts). Fluid Film'd, all fluids (save coolant--PO just had that done) done. Need tires and a windshield (probably), remove or replace the fog lights (aftermarket, something is wrong, but can't open, so need to replace). Timing belt at some time. Whatever else comes up.
Verified today that the CD player doesn't do mp3's.
Wasn't until much later that I realized what I had done. I'll have to check on regular CD's but I might have to give in and replace. I usually flip through radio stations for something to do when bored, but it might be nice to have bluetooth etc.
Figured out the parking brake: it works, but if you push the button to release, it takes 30 seconds for it to fully pop out. Took a look today at the fog lights, can't open the lens so I suspect it needs to be replaced (some sort of aftermarket lights). Also found a "United States Security 4000" box under the dash; there are remotes of some sort in the ashtray. Websearch doesn't reveal much, but until it gives grief... it'll be ignored.
Pulled the drums, plenty of brake lining. Plus they came off. Stoked about how clean this car is! An old car where all the fasteners come off as intended.
I do think I picked up a whine of some sort after doing trans fluid--trans pump? Dunno. Could be me imagining things--maybe it was there before and I didn't hear it. If one wants to, they can hear all sorts of things...
