NYp8tballer07's Progression, update: celi is DEAD :’( Options

[NYp8tBaller07]

First I want to thank the 6G gods for providing this thread as it makes me feel special and also makes me feel good to show what ive done to my car haha =p

Well being that I am very excited to have my car finally I am very happy to be able to start a thread, although this build will be slow due to school bills and such but I am doing my best trying to get parts here and there when I can.

To start I got the car for $750USD; it needed an alternator and tune up so that took some money away from some things I wanted to get off the bat. So far I have mainly done visual modifications and performance in between =)

Things I plan to do:
-fix rust
-re paint
-new wheels 15" GT
-tint windows
-led gauges
-new muffler
-new head unit with speakers
-replace hoses. lines, and parts as needed
-lower (maybe)
-rebuild+turbo


More to come =)

This post has been edited by NYp8tBaller07: Dec 5, 2011 - 10:24 PM

[NYp8tBaller07]

Well some neat info I have found over some time. I use to use Q full synthetic with Fram high mileage oil filters on my last celica. I had noticed that even though I would change the oil every 2,000-2,500, the oil would be pitch black and thick. It puzzled me but then I just thought it must be very dirty inside.
Fast forward to my current Celica and I did the same thing; use Q full synthetic and Fram oil filter. Needles to say the oil change was very dark and sludgy but it was to be expected being this was the first oil change since I got the car. So the second change came and the same thing; went online and there was a thread open in which a member asked what oil and filter to you use. After much discussion i found that mobile1 oil filters were really good, so theres one change. Next was oil, I was looking around the car and came across a sticker that had fallen that said Valvoline. I asked the previous owner what oil he used for each change and he stated he used Valvoline for every one.
After all of this new information I changed to Valvoline 10W30 full Synthetic and Mobile1 M1-103 oil filters. Since this change I have noticed my oil becoming lighter in color and having a lower viscosity. I have changed my oil 4 times yet I noticed this change on the first use. I have to say that I am very please with my change/choice and have noticed a smoother engine and improved mpg because of it.