Sports Fans!
It has been a bit since I posted. I have a draft post relating my trip in May to BC and back, but I thought I would bring you up to date with what has been going on recently...
Bought on 26 July 2025, the Red Mist has travelled to the Provinces of Quebec, New Brunswich, Nova Scotia, Ontario (home province), Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. She has long, wonderful legs with her long range and comfortable seats and excellent ventilation and climate control. She has be absolutely reliable and a real joy to drive.
In my quest to keep the Mist in tip-top shape, I double-down on the oil changes. The major service intervals are done my Stratford Subaru and the intervening oil changes are done by my trusty independent service providers, Elgin Auto Sales and Service. I use IDEMITSU IFG5 (part no. IDM 30013013953) oil and an OEM Part no. 15208AA21A filter.
The oil change went off without a hitch, and in celebration I took the Mist through a touchless wash and "dressed" her up a bit. I normally would do a manual wash but lack of time and the heat of the day did not allow that wonderful ritual to occur.
She is looking good for 36,600 kms. Some small paint chips on the hood and on the front fascia, but, all in all, she is weathering the tribulations of living in a climate where winter is harsh and the roads are salted and sanded.
Note that there is a new IFG7 oil availabe for Idemitsu using the part numbers 30015132-95300C020 for 5 quarts and 30015132-75000C020 for 1 quart. It does not seem to be in general distribution yet. But when it becomes available I will start using this oil, as it is the higher standard.
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