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Replaced the spark plugs and spark plug boots now that I’m nearing 100k miles(84,368 currently). All four loosened easily, though I noticed #3 and #4 were a tad bit rough initially. I lined them up 1-2-3-4 in the photos left to right, as well as their associated boots.

The factory FX4 skid plate would not fit with the Relentless bumper. I took a die grinder to the front and painted it to match the bumper.

Especially now as this cold air kicks in. Those nightly runs were pure nirvana.

I had a 2013 Subaru WRX Hatchback and a 2016 WRX STI. Both were great cars. The STI was a fantastic drive. Never really fell down the mod rabbit hole with them, other than exhaust and a tube, as I know fragile they can be. While they are not exactly cars that I would trust buying used as it is...

Mounted over the weekend after cleaning, sanding, priming, and paint. Had to do some slight trimming to the frame mount and to the FX4 Skid Plate.

Mounted the Relentless Fabrications Hybrid bumper. Spent the morning prepping it before painting it with Rust-oleum Truck Bed Coating. I initially was considering the Raptor 2K Aerosol, but those go for $33 a can on Amazon vs $13 for the Rust-oleum.

Relentless Fabrications hybrid bumper with the Summit hoop arrived. Will paint it this weekend before the install. Was not expecting it to arrive in this massive crate, but it was well protected and strapped down.

Unfortunately I see myself selling this locally as the unit weighs a lot, and I am sure boxing it back up to ship will be costly.

A 285/70/17 does fit in the factory location. I was able to fit one with the factory spare wheel, as well as with my current Method wheels. I picked up a Rigd Supply Ultraswing last year that I am possible going to sell. Nothing wrong with the unit, but opening the tailgate the vehicle has to be...

That’s impressive and scary at the same time.

I used Mobil 1 regularly in my Trans Am. When I purchased my WRX I had heard the same thing on the Subaru forums. That’s what lead to me eventually switching to Pennzoil in my WRX. Since then I have used Pennzoil in a WRX, WRX STI, Accord, Corvette, Compass, and my Ranger.

Have you found doing regular oil analysis useful? I considered sending out a sample at my next oil change, but have never sent one out as a baseline.

Yes, the esters. I watched a video of Lake Speed Jr. where he compared Pennzoil Conventional, high mileage, and synthetic. The esters were what made the high mileage what it was. Amazing the kind of stuff you can kill time watching on YouTube.

I had looked into the Motorcraft 5w30 synthetic blend, but Walmart sells the 5 quart jug for nearly the same price as the Pennzoil Platinum. That’s what pretty much pushed my decision towards the Pennzoil, plus I used it regularly in my WRX STI.

Well that’s where I’m at now. Other than during my drip where I racked up more than 10k miles, I have been regularly changing my oil with Pennzoil Platinum between 5k-6k mile intervals. I only surpassed that on the trip as I do not trust anyone changing my oil, let alone working on my truck. I...

Ok, thanks for info. I figured I have enough oil at home to last me till the next oil change which would get me to just outside 90k miles. By then I may switch to Platinum High Mileage.

I agree with you both that 80k is not what most would consider high mileage. As I have never owned a vehicle from new to this kind of mileage, I’ve never really gone off and changed brands of fluids or weight. That’s what got me looking into possibly switching the motorcraft stuff to Valvoline...

Good Morning all, After returning from my PNW trip, my truck has surpassed the 80k mile mark on the odometer. Just last weekend I changed the oil and filled it with Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 as usual(used Ultra prior to the trip). This got me wondering if I should switch out my fluid to Pennzoil...

Yes, Idaho was certainly a surprise. Some beautiful parts of that state and I just barely scratched the surface.

The random things I saw during my trip across the country.