Replace damn oil plug

This is about why plug and more specifically - washer (shim) should be replaced every oil change.

Did you notice that washer was deformed and got new edges after it was tighten at previous oil change?
That's because it made from soft metal (or alloy).

When I changed oil by myself, I noticed that old oil did not come out until the most last turn of the plug. It has a good length insuring no oil leaks even without this washer I think. But anyway, just change it as replacement instruction said, wanna save $1 on this? :-)

Gearbox fluid

Even after car sale, I have material for few more posts :-)

Today my friend asked me about gearbox fluid.
You can refer to my old post about gearbox to find some information.

This manual gearbox is filled for life, as manufacture said. But I would change it anyway (if car was with me) at 90K anyway. Because synchronizer rings material wear and polluting oil, aging.

6A from picture above is a transmission oil. Comes in 1 and 2 liters plastic bottles.
VAG code is G 052 512 A2, cost about $20 for 1 liter. Previously was GCN 052 512 Z2 but was dropped at 2010-06-24.

It should be G50 SAE 75 W 90 synthetic oil.

Check gear oil level, PDF

Honda Civic Hatchback

Next project - http://honda-civic-hatchback-mk9.blogspot.com/2013/06/coming-soon.html

Xenum VX500

Happy to announce upcoming test of Xenum VX500.
2 boxes of 375 ml coming this Friday (each about 220 NIS).

Expected
- less fuel consumption
- better engine response on low RPM
- quieter engine sound

Stay tuned!

Update (2013-06-22)
Sorry, car was sold before testing this additive. But it will be used on next car.

Update (2013-10-03)
Found on eBay for attractive price
http://www.ebay.com/itm/XENUM-VX500-CERAMIC-ESTER-OIL-ADDITIVE-41-REDUCES-FRICTION-IN-ENGINE-POWERFUL-/111160158402

47,000 km | 2Y 6M

Looking for a good new owner

Sad news... I decided to sell my Skoda Fabia...
My wife wants to learn driving and I want to help her in that but I don't want her to bother with manual gearbox.

If you responsible driver (and live in Israel :-) and interested in this car, please contact me.

More details will follow about what you will get in the car. I can promise my full support in anything  with it (spare parts, diagnostics, repairs, etc) because I'm interested in keeping this blog running.

Update (2013-06-10)
SOLD!

47,000 km | 2Y 6M