Sorry, I couldn't really see the writing in blue, since my setup is dark.
Any additional valvetrain noise with the 0w20? what's your OCI for the engine oil and trans oil? what method do you use for changing the Mercon V? what oil filter are you using?
I've just been running 5w20 conventional in my Focus...seems to like it. I found the Puro classic filters at WM for a mere 3 bucks! cant' get much better than that!!
The local WM didn't have any Mercon V in the Supertech brand, so I took a chance with some Mercon stuff. From my research on the internet, the only difference is that the V is synthetic.
As a result I purchased a few bottles of the Mercon V Supertech in the Washinton store. Haven't installed any yet, but the car seems pretty happy with the regular Mercon.
I'm pulling the old ATF with a fluid extractor. I get out about 3 litres at a time. Seems good enough. I use the same method for pulling the engine oil.
Have you ever needed to change the motor mount? from what I've heard they seem like a common problem, causing excessive motor vibration.
Any repairs/general maint. you've had to do?
For me, I've only had to replace the rear shock mounts. Seems like the valve cover gasket seems like a common problem on them too
Aside from that, she's been bullit-proof! a heck of a lot simpler than my old 88 3 series BMW!
