29.3 MPG

284.6 mi, 9.710 gal @ $3.199 = 29.3 MPG

157,365 total miles. Mobil on Los Gatos Blvd.

29.5 MPG

353.3 mi, 11.984 gal @ $3.499 = 29.5 MPG

157,080 total miles. Shell on Camden at Kooser.

Passed smog check.

156,875 total miles.

Passed the bi-annual smog check for CA registration at Campbell Star Smog Check. Smog check and certificate was $98.20 and annual registration was $153.

29.2 MPG

304.0 mi, 10.396 gal @ $3.399 = 29.2 MPG

156,727 total miles. Shell Loop on Meridian at Hamilton.

27.8 MPG

356.4 mi, 12.823 gal @ $3.199 = 27.8 MPG

156,423 total miles. Mobil on Los Gatos Blvd.

28.6 MPG

291 mi, 10.183 gal @ $3.439 = 28.6 MPG

156,066 total miles. Chevron on Scotts Valley Dr. 

31.1 MPG

418.1 mi, 13.445 gal @ $3.099 = 31.1 MPG

155,775 total miles. Valero on Meridian by the post office.

27.0 MPG

363.1 mi, 13.469 gal @ $3.359 = 27.0 MPG

155,357 total miles. Shell on Jacklin Loop in Fremont.

Added brake fluid.

155,204 miles.

Added 11oz from a fresh can of Castrol DOT 4 brake fluid. $10.89 on Amazon. Wow! This same can was half that previously...

It really only needed about 8oz but I added a bit more since I just toss the rest of the can. There may be a slight crack in the plastic reservoir. I have tried tightening various bits around the fluid tank, but the leak remains. I'm ok just letting it be for now.

29.6 MPG

350.5 mi, 11.850 gal @ $3.159 = 29.6 MPG

154,994 total miles. 76 on Almaden Expressway.

Oil change.

154,686 miles. Capitol Expressway Ford in San Jose.

I skipped the tire rotation this time since I'm nearly due for new tires. It's been seven years and 69k miles since getting the Michelin Latitude Tour tires (P235/70R16, rated for 65k miles!). I'm glad to see I've gotten my money's worth!

They noted the tires need replacement (3/32" of tread) and also noted the 12V battery terminals were corroded and recommended battery service. Front brake pads are at 7mm, rear at 8mm.

They also recommended replacing the eCVT fluid, something that is not mentioned in the owners manual and I had assumed it was not intended to be changed. Capitol Ford quoted $300 for the transmission fluid change, but some some quick searches online shows that it's not that difficult and can be done fairly quickly, so I may give it a go myself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poLYgfVRcJs

Total cost for the oil and filter change was $64.32, which I think was based on a recent coupon they emailed out (I didn't have it but he offered it).

29.5 MPG

212.9 mi, 7.228 gal @ $2.999 = 29.5 MPG

154,644 total miles. 76 on Leigh at Southwest Expressway.

28.7 MPG

365.7 mi, 12.736 gal @ $3.459 = 28.7 MPG

154,431 total miles. 76 on Hillsdale at Ross.

28.7 MPG

357.5 mi, 12.449 gal @ $3.499 = 28.7 MPG

154,065 total miles. Willow Glen 76 on Meridian at Willow.

New Front Wiper Blades.

154,028 total miles.

Both front wiper blades are 20" and as with the rear, I went with the Michelin brand, as I have used before. They were $15 each, $30 total.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYSDHFA/

31.5 MPG

373.8 mi, 11.857 gal @ $3.199 = 31.5 MPG

153,707 total miles. Rotten Robbie on E. Julian St in San Jose.

Changed Cabin Air Filter.

153,400 total miles.

I have bemoaned the difficulty in changing the cabin air filter previously but I suppose I should be grateful the engineers at Ford figured out a way to kluge it in at all. It is certainly better to have a cabin air filter than not. Last time I let the guys at Capitol Ford change it for me, probably to the tune of $75, but this time I went for it myself. It's not so bad once you get the hang of it.

For only $7 with free Prime shipping I ordered the POTAUTO MAP 4008P (CF10548) Cabin Air Filter from Amazon. It looks exactly like the Ford brand filter and includes excellent installation instructions.

Top is the old filter, after 1.5 years and 23k miles.