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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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Today is.........

.........The Zoomer's second birthday. Other than 'the stumble' my '02 ds/w MCS at 21,700 miles hasn't had any major defects. Yesterday, I had the second oil change done. Is it my imagination that this car loves
fresh oil? It has been 14,000 miles since the last one and the engine seems to have perked up quite nicely......even sounds smoother. My two year resolution is that I'll change the oil every 7,500 miles from here on in........he likes it!

On this anniversary I also need to say that the $2,500 I have invested in upgrades and modifications has been well worth it..........intake, ignition system, short shifter, 15% pulley, rear sway bar, M7 device, BF Goodrich Traction T/A, V rated tires, Greenstuff brake pads, silver M7 Utimate grill, front mud guards, silblades.

A great car has become a super car.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:39 AM
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Yayyy! May you have many more motoring miles and smiles...:smile:

Chow!

Donna
 
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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:smile: Happy Anniversary to you and The Zoomer, Herby! The time just flew by, eh? LOL!

Continued happy motoring!


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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Congrates on two years of happy motoring:smile:
 
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Herby74
Is it my imagination that this car loves
fresh oil? It has been 14,000 miles since the last one and the engine seems to have perked up quite nicely......even sounds smoother. My two year resolution is that I'll change the oil every 7,500 miles from here on in........he likes it!
I've noticed the same thing. The car seems much more responsive after an oil change. I change mine at least every 7500 miles with Mobil One (15w-50 performance in summer, 5w-30 new car formula in winter). Although my less than 2 year old MINI is hardly new with 54k miles.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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Greatgro............many thanks for confirming my sanity!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 01:43 PM
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.........and thanks to all above for your motoring birthday wishes! :smile: All the same right back at ya.
 
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