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🧰 Maintenance Tracker (Updated) 🚗 Reliability Refresh Before 18–20 PSI Tune:
- Iridium Spark Plugs – $40
- Mishimoto Coolant Hoses – $150
- Timing Belt Kit + Water Pump – $300
- Thermostat + Radiator Cap – $65
- Accessory Belts + Tensioners – $90
- Fuel Filter & Pressure Reg – $35
- Vacuum & Boost Hoses – $45
- PCV Valve & Breather Hoses – $30
- Engine & Transmission Mounts – $150
- Suspension Bushings – $200
- Wheel Bearings & Hubs – $180
- Coil Packs – $120
- Battery + Terminals – $150
- Cabin Air Filter – $20
- Transmission Fluid – $85
- Rear Diff Fluid – $50
- Brake & Clutch Fluid – $35
- Power Steering Fluid – $20
- Shifter Bushings – $55
🛠️ Featured Tech Content 💡 How I Tuned My WRX With ECUFlash – AI & No Pro-Tune Walkthrough of using open-source tools and AI-trained maps to safely increase performance.
🌀 Cold Air Intake Workaround for the EJ205 How to handle MAF sensor scaling and airflow smoothing for short-ram setups.
🧰 DIY WRX Hose & Vacuum Line Replacement Checklist Visual guide + part numbers for all major lines, including PCV, coolant, and turbo vacuum.
🚧 Diagnosing and Fixing Oil Cooler Leaks How I tracked down the cause of the leak and replaced the OEM O-ring with high-temp Viton.
🔧 Planning a VF22 Turbo Upgrade Safely for Street Use Boost target strategy, injector math, and how to avoid over-tuning your street setup.
📟 Logging with RomRaider: WOT, Knock, and Timing Which parameters to log and how to interpret safe vs risky values for the EJ205.
🧪 How I Set Knock Retard Limits – Stage 1 Tuning Tactics Defensive tuning values for long-term reliability under daily driving + heat stress.
📈 Comparing WGDC Maps: Stock vs Custom A visual map overlay of stock wastegate duty cycle vs custom-tuned boost response.
📊 Live Specs Snapshot (Beta Widget Layout) Spec Value Horsepower (est.) ~280 WHP Turbo VF22 Turbo Boost Target 10–20 PSI ECU Stock ROM (Open-Source AI Tuned) AFR WOT Target 11.5–11.8:1 Ignition Timing Custom progressive curve Knock Retard Limit -7.03° (Safe conservative) Mileage (as of Apr 2025) 194,467 mi 💬 Latest Log Entries 🧪 “April 29, 2025 – Oil Leak Fix” Replaced OEM oil cooler O-ring. Installed fresh K&N filter and Royal Purple synthetic oil.
📦 “Planned: Injector + Fuel System Upgrade” Evaluating 565CC vs 700cc injectors. Walbro 255 LPH pump chosen for fuel delivery, reliability.
🔍 “Spark Plug Diagnosis” Identified signs of plug wear. Preparing for full ignition system refresh including plugs, wires, and coil pack check.
🔥 “New Turbo Inlet Hose (Red)” Upgraded to high-temp red silicone inlet hose for improved turbo airflow and engine bay aesthetics.
🤖 “AI + RPi HUD Integration” Connected Raspberry Pi-powered HUD to Ollama’s local AI engine. Real-time voice summaries & visualizations of OBD2 diagnostic data now displayed on windshield overlay.
Assessed All Engine Bay OEM Hoses Upgraded To Mishimoto Performance Replacement Lines