October 22, 2007: General update 7,600 miles
Its been a bit so I’ll give an update.
AVIC D3 is in with Bluetooth and XM NavTraffic. All work as expected even with the install I did myself.
First oil change occurred at 4,500 mile. Mobile One 0W40 and NAPA Gold filter. Supplies for two changes $76. Have to remove the plastic shield to do the change. No big surprises.
Sparky now has 7,600+ mile from a 3,000+ mile round trip to Phoenix and back. Seats were great even when the roads were not. She did the trip in two days (had a three year old with me) between 75 and 85 mph. MPG was 23-25 even with mountains. Navi was a life saver in Phoenix especially knowing where the wrecks were and how traffic was flowing. Only damage found was a nick to the windshield. Had to happen some time.
Still waiting on the intake.
Noticed that GIAC has their software available so its just time before that mod occurs.