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Congrats on the purchase. I don't even use a car cover, I just park mine in car port. Mine actually see's the rain and dirt I just clean it every couple weeks.
Hi All,
I ... really wish it had a backup camera ..... .
Congratulations on your car. I've seen this wireless back up camera advertised but have not used it. Might be worth a try. https://myfavouritewig.com/collections/1-tag/products/vehicle-backup-camera-esky-rear-view-camera-waterproof-high-definition-color-wide-viewing-angle-license-plate-car-camera-with-7-infrared-night-vision-led
@car_cover -- my wife says "i bought it to drive - so why do I need a cover?" --- my toughts are incase I need to cover it.
Typically it will be in my garage or work parking lot.
@camera --I read an article in this forum about the how to on installing a camera which integrates with the PCM - this sounds interesting.
Can anyone recommend a shop in the San Jose CA area which works on these cars who could cleanly install the smarttop and the integrated camera.
Also - my local dealer is saying that I need a 38k mile service which includes the spark plugs ...
Do I need this ? It drives great no miss fires - my current plan is I just change the oil and oil filter and the air cleaner filter ?
The car is under warranty and was certified. If i work on the car myself do I void any warranties ?
@cvtbenhogan yes we saw the commercial the day before picking up the care
Its great! seen here:
@car_cover -- my wife says "i bought it to drive - so why do I need a cover?" --- my toughts are incase I need to cover it.
Typically it will be in my garage or work parking lot.
@camera --I read an article in this forum about the how to on installing a camera which integrates with the PCM - this sounds interesting.
Can anyone recommend a shop in the San Jose CA area which works on these cars who could cleanly install the smarttop and the integrated camera.
Also - my local dealer is saying that I need a 38k mile service which includes the spark plugs ...
Do I need this ? It drives great no miss fires - my current plan is I just change the oil and oil filter and the air cleaner filter ?
The car is under warranty and was certified. If i work on the car myself do I void any warranties ?
Thanks again for all the support and enthusiasm.
-A
Yes, it is standard to replace the spark plugs every 4 years/40k miles. One bit of advice is to go ahead change the serpentine belt early, alongside the 4 year service, that way you don't have to pay the labor cost again at 6 years to remove the rear bumper cover. You are certainly within your rights to perform services yourself. You need to keep documentation that you did the services on schedule; parts receipts help.
08-15-2018 | 02:14 AM
New owner and loving it.
I just clean it every couple weeks.
