Hi, Guest
OAC_Sparky,Sep 13 2006, 02:39 AM Wrote:Alien-Tek,Sep 13 2006, 02: Wrote:So people, what kind of work have you done, or had done, to your Focus lately. I am not talking about performance or visual modifications. I am talking over and above scheduled maintenance?[right][snapback]206814[/snapback][/right]You should be stating year, and mileage on the car as well.
PVC valves, fuel filters and spark plugs are normal maintenance items.
Performed a motor vac? What, cleaned your motor?
Did you test the ICS before you replaced it?
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My 2002 ZX3 has 111,000 kms.
Agreed, PCV valves, fuel filters and spark plugs ARE normal maintenance items but according to the schedule PCV valves should be changed every 150,000 kms, mine was completely dead when changed at 108,000 kms.
Fuel filter change is at 50,000 km I had 2 changed already, this was my third.
The 3rd one was a charm, rusty gas was dripping from it. (I guess I should change my gas station... Esso.)
OEM spark plugs changed at 100,000kms (Platinums) on my third set as well because they weren't in very good condition.
However my plug wires were still ok! Woo hoo!
No I didn't just "Clean my motor". Here's a link for people who don't know.
http://www.icecoldauto.com/Motorvac/mv.htm
The motorvac was a suggestion of my mechanic (whom does great work for me) and man what a difference in performance!
Yes the ICS was tested and truly was no good. Besides my CEL kept coming on saying is was no good. I can only ignore it for so long.