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Old 02-10-2025, 09:32 PM
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I dont know the real mileage, previous owner said he replaced the engine with a used engine, that was like 5 years ago.
Maybe it's darker because I have a quart of Lucas oil stabilizer.
I still haven't started my vehicle yet, gonna wait another day to make sure it cures properly.
Good to hear your smell is gone!
I strongly suggest Lucas oil stabilizer if you have oil consumption issue.
I'm also getting the front and rear bumper spoilers glued, while the car is warm in the garage
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Old 02-11-2025, 08:29 AM
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Nice spoilers! I like the upper hatch one. I would put one on mine if I had wider wheels. Locally, there is a set of style 63 Tiger Claws for $300. Unfortunately, I have new tires on mine. It will be 50-60k before I need another set.

Are the spoilers paint matched? Post pictures after installation.

I think oil consumption on mine is down to whatever the M54 design would use. OFG, VCG, oil pan, and updated cold weather CCV have reduced bad oil consumption. Mine did smoke at start up and hard accelerations when I bought it. After fixing leaks and updated maintenance, I don't carry a quart of oil anymore. I even went to 5-40wt oil. The heavier weight oil is better for summer. I drive it slow until it's up to temp on cold days.
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Old 02-11-2025, 06:40 PM
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Took it for 200km drive, no more oil smell! I think it's good now. Let's see how many km it holds. Im at 43862km (swapped cluster).
Here are some pics of the tired and aftermarket spoilers.
I did not paint them, would be too expensive...
My car is black, and spoilers are black, good enough for now!
It does need a wash though...





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