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r1racer 09-03-2009 03:26 PM

To set the service Reminder Indicator go to "SRI Reset" tab on the main screen. It will have the following with your values stored:

Mileage since service milesx100
Time since service days
Min mileage to service milesx100 50
max mileage to service milesx100 100
Max time to service Days 365
Oil Quality
Soot Qty kmx100 0
Thermal Load kmx100
Min time to service Days 365

Click reset and your service light will shut off.

r1racer 09-04-2009 10:05 AM


Originally Posted by Nickmind (Post 23845462)
What are the best Spark Plugs to buy?

I just stick with stock plugs.

am_ver 09-06-2009 09:24 AM

Hey racer, Did you do the fuel filter yet? Is it hard/complicated?

r1racer 09-06-2009 03:09 PM


Originally Posted by am_ver (Post 23848804)
Hey racer, Did you do the fuel filter yet? Is it hard/complicated?

Nope not yet. I should have time tomorrow.

tambay 09-07-2009 11:32 AM

Good write-up r1racer... Do you know all this applicable for the 4.2 engine? I'm at 54K and will be doing this soon. Thanks

r1racer 09-07-2009 11:45 AM

Don't quote me on this but I belive that the oil change (more oil obviously), spark plugs (not sure what the gap is though), air filter, cabin filters and lubing are the same. Not sure about the fuel filter installation as the part number is different for the 4.2L.

All the part numbers are the same except:
Oil filter
Fuel filter

tambay 09-07-2009 02:53 PM


Originally Posted by r1racer (Post 23849230)
Don't quote me on this but I belive that the oil change (more oil obviously), spark plugs (not sure what the gap is though), air filter, cabin filters and lubing are the same. Not sure about the fuel filter installation as the part number is different for the 4.2L.

All the part numbers are the same except:
Oil filter
Fuel filter

Thanks a lot. Your write-up will help a lot of people save money when the time comes for 55K service.

am_ver 09-07-2009 08:06 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Thank you racer - You are the best!!

Attaching TSB for oil filter change

"When changing the oil filter and installing the new filter seal(s) in the oil filter housing, special attention is required.
Note: Be aware that this seal can be installed inside-out, which must be avoided to prevent oil leaks."

I did the fuel filter replacement as well yeesterday. I put the car on ramps which worked great for me. The only hard part was taking those pipes out - the blue one came off easy. The black one on the same side had to be pressed on both the sides and removing this was harder than the blue one. The pipe at the other end had some kind of clippy which I was not able to see initially.

r1racer 09-14-2009 04:41 PM


Originally Posted by am_ver (Post 23849441)
Thank you racer - You are the best!!

Attaching TSB for oil filter change

"When changing the oil filter and installing the new filter seal(s) in the oil filter housing, special attention is required.
Note: Be aware that this seal can be installed inside-out, which must be avoided to prevent oil leaks."

I did the fuel filter replacement as well yeesterday. I put the car on ramps which worked great for me. The only hard part was taking those pipes out - the blue one came off easy. The black one on the same side had to be pressed on both the sides and removing this was harder than the blue one. The pipe at the other end had some kind of clippy which I was not able to see initially.

This is good info. So itlooks like the second o-ring is also in the cap. I will add this to the oil change post.

tambay 09-15-2009 12:12 AM

I dont have the car manual, so what motor oil should I use on my 06 4.2? I live in MA so winter temps can be brutal sometimes. Thanks


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