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2023 ZHP summary:

- Closed the year at 157,941 miles (added 3,001)
- Spent around $650 on oil change, registration, and insurance

Thank you, guys. :thumbsup

Car anniversary : I found my ZHP seven years ago on 14-Feb-2015. Very easy to remember.

2021 ZHP summary:

* Drove 1,800 miles
* Oil change and state inspection done on 01-March
* Arrived to 17 years milestone (prod date = 10-Dec-2004)

2022 ZHP plans:

* Oil change, state...

Thank you, guys. Taurus Auto Detailing in South Austin did the work for $150.

My car went to the detail shop this week. I tried something new : steam cleaning of undercarriage. Here are a couple of pics:

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Thank you, guys. Yes, she drives really nice and feels sporty. I was expecting a stiffer ride, but that’s not the case. The tires already show cupping due to the bad struts/shocks, so I’m planning to...

150k miles update : suspension refresh. I have most of the service recs since day #1 and only these 2 items were previously addressed:

90k miles: control arm bushings
126k miles: rear trailing...

Sadly, no pic.

The ZHP passed 150,000 miles today. I was stopped at a red light and had chance to reset the trip odometer. For a moment this was on the dash:

150000 000.0 7:00 AM

That was cool to see !

Squeeky Clean Mobile Auto Detail.

It was $125 for one wheel.

Curb rash repair on a front wheel. Check the before and after pics. The technician removed the wheel from the car. Last year I went to a different place and they repaired the curb rash while the...

Yes, sir. The E90 had 140k miles on original turbos, water pump, and injectors. Didn't want to risk an expensive repair. I enjoyed those 6 months, the car was very good to me.

The ZHP got little action in the last 6 months while I had the e90 335i. I even cancelled the insurance on the ZHP during that time. Since the e90 sold last week, I did this yesterday:

1) put back...

Oil change today with Liqui Moly 10w-60. My Indy recommended that one to help with my oil consumption. I drove 3,130 miles after my previous oil change and didn't need to add any in between. In the...

Wow, almost 8 months without an update. I'm not driving the car that much. It will need an oil change soon, based on time rather than miles. On a positive note, I went on a ride last Friday and added...

Thank you, guys. I picked up the car yesterday. The shop asked for my permission to post "before" and "after" pics and I agreed. Yes, I'm very happy with the results. :thumbup

Here are a couple...

Thanks, man ! The car doesn’t have a lot of rock chips, too bad I didn’t take a “before” pic.

Took the car today for full exterior detail, including paint correction and Optimum Gloss-Coat. I also asked to apply Dr ColorChip on the hood and front bumper.

Update: the ZHP passed the TX state inspection yesterday. :roundel

^ LOL, that sticker !

I noticed yesterday a new windshield crack. When I bought the car 3 years ago it already had the red one. The green one is new. I'm going tomorrow for the state inspection,...

170 miles later, the SES light has not returned. On other good news, today I celebrate 3 years of ZHP ownership. SoarinZHP and I closed the deal on 21-Feb-2015.

My Indy looked into the SES light. He said: "misfire on cylinder 2, one time. Performed smoke test, found no vacuum leaks. Cleared codes, no misfires returned."

He also installed a new windshield...

Started 2018 with 144,900 miles. Need to troubleshoot the SES light that started two weeks ago.