first of all welcome to the word of FF you will learn alot on this forum if you check in regularly and read up on what everyone is doing.
now regarding your questions. I dont think i would recommend synthetic oil for two reasons. Number one your car has been running on conventional oil its whole life, in new cars its not really an issue switching back and forth but yours is a 2001 so i would just stick to what its used to. Reason number two is that synthetic oil when hot is generally a little thinner then conventional oil and with an older car that has older seals, might result in a leak. Probably wont but its another thing to consider.
You should probably replace the spark plugs, OEM ones are fine, i had a set of platinums (Actually i will be taken them out soon since i need coppers for my jrsc) and they worked really well, but they were also expensive as hell for just plugs. Also when you remove your plugs, inspect them. make sure they are not super oily or have any white caked on residue. Those can be signs of trouble.
I wouldnt worry about the wires, as long as there are no real issues with the car.
definitely change the air filter and the fuel filter. Who knows how long its been since either has been changed.
the fuel system cleaners.... eh not a huge fan.
make sure your tires are inflated properly and that they have good tread, i would invest in winter tires, you wont regret it.
enjoy your new focus!
now regarding your questions. I dont think i would recommend synthetic oil for two reasons. Number one your car has been running on conventional oil its whole life, in new cars its not really an issue switching back and forth but yours is a 2001 so i would just stick to what its used to. Reason number two is that synthetic oil when hot is generally a little thinner then conventional oil and with an older car that has older seals, might result in a leak. Probably wont but its another thing to consider.
You should probably replace the spark plugs, OEM ones are fine, i had a set of platinums (Actually i will be taken them out soon since i need coppers for my jrsc) and they worked really well, but they were also expensive as hell for just plugs. Also when you remove your plugs, inspect them. make sure they are not super oily or have any white caked on residue. Those can be signs of trouble.
I wouldnt worry about the wires, as long as there are no real issues with the car.
definitely change the air filter and the fuel filter. Who knows how long its been since either has been changed.
the fuel system cleaners.... eh not a huge fan.
make sure your tires are inflated properly and that they have good tread, i would invest in winter tires, you wont regret it.
enjoy your new focus!
