Performing a full servicing....

[stutzedward]

Earlier this week, I have done a full service on my Airtrek.. here is what I've done.

1) Engine oil flush and replace
2) Brake oil flush and replace
3) Power steering oil replace
4) Coolen replace
5) ATF (auto transmission fluid) replace
6) Front and rear LSD oil replace
7) Air filter wash

I did not change the plugs because I did it 7K again. So I assume the iridium plugs are still in great shape.

Car felt a lot smoother and gear change is seamless. Difference can be felt... I think it's neccesary we do so...

Below is the cheap mineral oil I use for flushing. I drained the old lube out and pour in fresh new lube. Let it run for 20 mins and here is the result. I got a shock how dirty it was. It looks like I've driven it for 3000km or so...

Brake fluid flush... kinda dirty. The last time I did was over 3 years ago....

Here it is... clean and fresh now.

Power steering oil replaced too.

Running all lube/oil/fluid with new ones, I think it'll feel good too. :)

 

[Izso]

Wow.. DIY or mechanic? If mechanic how much did they charge? When flushing the engine, did you use any flush additive?

 

[stutzedward]

Wow.. DIY or mechanic? If mechanic how much did they charge? When flushing the engine, did you use any flush additive?

No la... not DIY. I did it at the mechanic. I was charged RM60 for labor.

I did not use any flush addictive. Just the engine oil itself. I did not expect it to be so dirty...

Only DIY washing the air filter... hehehe.

 

[Shinjite]

Nice pictures bro.....the car is definitely more livelier as before hehe
I just serviced mine too with new engine oil, will definitely need to bleed the brakes plus put in fresh MTF too

 

[6UE5t]

No la... not DIY. I did it at the mechanic. I was charged RM60 for labor.

I did not use any flush addictive. Just the engine oil itself. I did not expect it to be so dirty...

Only DIY washing the air filter... hehehe.

That seems pretty reasonable.
So your HLA should be more silent now, right?

 

[Izso]

No la... not DIY. I did it at the mechanic. I was charged RM60 for labor.

I did not use any flush addictive. Just the engine oil itself. I did not expect it to be so dirty...

Only DIY washing the air filter... hehehe.

That's an impressive amount of dirt for a cheap mineral flush. What mineral oil did he use to get that kind of black oil result? It'd probably be even worse if you used a additive flush

 

[vr2turbo]

Engine so clean also......

 

[stutzedward]

Nice pictures bro.....the car is definitely more livelier as before hehe
I just serviced mine too with new engine oil, will definitely need to bleed the brakes plus put in fresh MTF too

Well, the car is smoother for sure... maybe pyscologically feel.. hehe..

 

[stutzedward]

That seems pretty reasonable.
So your HLA should be more silent now, right?

Well. the 'teppet noise' is still there when cold but much better when it's warm. Thanks bro :)

 

[stutzedward]

That's an impressive amount of dirt for a cheap mineral flush. What mineral oil did he use to get that kind of black oil result? It'd probably be even worse if you used a additive flush

I used Fuelguard Winston SAE40. I just asked for 'cheap lube' for flushing and they gave me this. It was only RM29. Since it was SAE40 (for trucks), it's quite thick. I plan to flush again on my next oil change and see if it's still so dirty.

 

[stutzedward]

Engine so clean also......

Haaa... I used to clean the engine bay a lot but these days, lazy la... so I did wash it the other day. hehe...

 

[Shinjite]

Well. the 'teppet noise' is still there when cold but much better when it's warm. Thanks bro :)

Yeah the tappet noise....mine also the same as yours, cold start its quite loud, once warmed up the noise slowly reduced till an 'okay' level
Anyway, your blue theme engine cover and etc looks nice!!

 

[stutzedward]

Thanks bro... well if my oil-catch tank is blue, it'll look even better. :) hehe...

 

[Shinjite]

Thanks bro... well if my oil-catch tank is blue, it'll look even better. :) hehe...

Well, a paintjob will do the trick :)

 

[vr2turbo]

Ok mah! got some contrast, anyway matches your oil cap.....

 

[4gbanger]

wah.. suddenly engine so shiny.. what's the overall cost.. might need to change mine someday.

 

[stutzedward]

Well, I used to go all blue when I had the Ralliart oil filler cap. Then I was so much into detailing and almost got the Tomei header cover but it was too expensive and not worth it. Anyway, I painted my drilled original manifold cover (for TD04) to fit my TD05 manifold with high temp black paint.

 

[stutzedward]

wah.. suddenly engine so shiny.. what's the overall cost.. might need to change mine someday.

I can't remember the exact cost. It was like RM300 + installation 3 years ago. I love this Tomei blue very much. Need to swap with the original cover of course...

 

[jesam]

Great job mate its the only way to look after the car