What should I be doing on a regular basis?

Tawney

Tawney

Member
Hey all, just got my first Evo and just wondered if there's anything I should be doing on a regular basis to keep her running sweetly?
She's an Evo 7, turbo with HKS induction, 260hp... Have I left anything out?!
 
fq-craigus

fq-craigus

Well-Known Member
Just checking the oil on weekly basis and services regular. Cleaning and polishing to be completed each Sunday
 
Tawney

Tawney

Member
Sweet, thank you! She gets a polish every time I take her out :D
 
Leigh_EvoIX

Leigh_EvoIX

Active Member
You don't need to polish that often. I'm going to do my spring detail soon. It will get clayed, polished and waxed. I'll then use quick detailer after every wash and top up the wax maybe once a month.

Maintenance wise, 6 monthly services regular oil and tyre pressure checks etc
 
evoaps

evoaps

Well-Known Member
Always check your coolant levels in the expansion bottle as well :)
 
Leigh_EvoIX

Leigh_EvoIX

Active Member
Light fantastic is supposed to be amazing for white cars foxy!
 
Leigh_EvoIX

Leigh_EvoIX

Active Member
Hahhahaa. I'm a man, we're supposed to be vague and unreliable.

It's a wax, think Lee said he uses it! You can get little tester pots for a few quid to see how you get on with it.
 
B6lee

B6lee

Community Leader
I use light fantastic. Good goo ! :)

Lime prime pre wax clenser before then light fantastic to finish.

You will need to use your arms though :razz:
 
foxy lady x

foxy lady x

Chief Model
Hahhahaa. I'm a man, we're supposed to be vague and unreliable.

It's a wax, think Lee said he uses it! You can get little tester pots for a few quid to see how you get on with it.
Ain't that the truth !! Lol :razz:
I use light fantastic. Good goo ! :)

Lime prime pre wax clenser before then light fantastic to finish.

You will need to use your arms though :razz:

No need I brought a polisher :razz: :D I learnt my lesson the last time :sad:
 
chaz7

chaz7

New Member
Keep to the service scheldule!!! Number 1 priority in my opinion! I would also be tempted to get a health check for your car for piece of mind :) Any of the decent tuners out there should be able to carry this out for you. They will get under the car, check all bushes, compression and leak down test and give the car a run out to check for any unusual noises or behaviour. Couple this with a full fluids service (Engine Oil, Diff Oil, Gearbox Oil, AYC Fluid) and you know you have a good healthy car :)
 

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