More detailing cleaning. Changed the oil, barely got the filter off after crushing it with my strap wrench. Got 5 quarts and a filter at Auto Zone for $18. Only took just over 3 quarts for the change.
Painted the hub caps and wiper arms.
I think its going to take some effrot to get to 40 MPG, but if I sell the truck and Fiesta I would be ahead by close to $10k and that buys alot of gas. The difference in taxes and insurance would be hundreds of $ a year.
Tourist season ends soon and traffic density will drop off a lot and MPG will rise until it gets cold again.
I think it has variable cam timing on the intake and the tranny has 4 distinct "shift" points. High grear lockup requires 40+MPH (3 sdhift points plus converter lockup).
Love the fact that it does not have a timing belt and there is no recommended valve adjustment. I will check the timing, and it needs front struts and an alignment.
Remarkable for 22.5 years old (1-92 prod date).
regards
Mech
