My morning at . GTM!
#676
Just a quick update ... no ... nothing blew up ... the car still runs fine.
Picked up a minor "clunk" from where one of the I/C pipes come close to the frame, but too lazy and not bad enough to warrant the trip to GTM. I was told they'd fix it the next time I go in.
In general, the car still runs strong when needed and still drives very well as a daily driver in rush hour traffic. All systems working fine, no CELs and gages all reading normal.
To be honest, I still haven't had a need to turn up the EBC so perhaps I am not pushing it as hard as some of you might want to see.
Did my second oil change and all looks fine (UOA report follows). I did learn that when refilling the oil, I should refill to just over the LOW mark. The oil level will "magically" be at the 1/2 way mark when I check again in the AM.
Picked up a minor "clunk" from where one of the I/C pipes come close to the frame, but too lazy and not bad enough to warrant the trip to GTM. I was told they'd fix it the next time I go in.
In general, the car still runs strong when needed and still drives very well as a daily driver in rush hour traffic. All systems working fine, no CELs and gages all reading normal.
To be honest, I still haven't had a need to turn up the EBC so perhaps I am not pushing it as hard as some of you might want to see.
Did my second oil change and all looks fine (UOA report follows). I did learn that when refilling the oil, I should refill to just over the LOW mark. The oil level will "magically" be at the 1/2 way mark when I check again in the AM.
#680
#681
You're probably looking at around $1K installed. Be sure to use a shop that is familiar with this transmission. That valvebody is expensive to replace.
#686
#687
#688
I should also add that I'm getting about 18 mpg combined right now calculated the old fashioned way. The fuel economy screen does not work right for me since I have bigger injectors.
I do about 75% hwy and 25% street, but the hwy miles are during Southern California rush hour traffic on the 91. Yes, I use the A/C as well.
I do about 75% hwy and 25% street, but the hwy miles are during Southern California rush hour traffic on the 91. Yes, I use the A/C as well.
#689
#690