hello..

i am gonna have this car as my daily driver.

the thing that bothers me is that oil prob. i've posted it before, and there isn't a certain answer. the closest thing is that it burns oil as at times during initial startup there is a blue tinge to white smoke. this happens at times, but mostly 90% or so. but after the initial start-up everything is fine.

but i want to know what types of maintenance i can do to keep this car running and preventative maintenances i should do. i really dunno if we are going to keep this car, but that isn't really for me to decide. buying a new car is just too costly and not really worth it, if u get a ding, a dent, and the depreciation factor. and the fact of buying a used car and not knowing how its history was also puts uncertainty.

but for now, i think trying to keep this car is what i should do.

i've checked out the faq and what not, and noticed the search is for certain people w/ privelages.

i want to do things that are effective and not be over-sensitive in doing everything and what not. cost is a factor so i have to pick wisely.

i have done oil changes up to date w/ 10w-30 mobil 1, K&N oil filter. air filter. the coolant was flushed but i sitll haven't found a definate answer about filling it up w/ water then just pouring 100% coolant and it will balance itself out.

i am going to do the fuel filter and maybe spark plugs later on.

thanks..

 

bump car just past 60k and winter break is up.. need ideas for maintenance and etc.

will do FUEL FILTER, maybe ATF, i do oil accordingly..

thnak.s

 

dude, blue smoke is not normal, u probbaly have cracked piston rings