Preventive Maintenance, Opinions....
07-24-2012, 10:00 PM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Preventive Maintenance, Opinions....
Hey guy's, kinda want to get some opinions on preventive maintenance. Basically I've had a fair amount of work done to the car in a short amount of time. Just wondering if there's any thing I've missed. If so please chime in!
First thing replaced, tires. New Nitto's all the way around. Next was a "basic tune" (Speed Inc) IE change the shift points, adjust the fan settings and fuel/spark... I hated the stock operating temps, I believe GM set them this way for emissions. BTW I know THIS really isn't maintenance.
Next step was to drop it off at a shop that SPECIALIZES in Corvettes. I've read a lot of horror stories about people not being familiar with these cars and trying to work on them. While at the shop (Haibeck Automotive/ZR1 Specialist) I had the following performed: Coolant Change, New Thermostat, New Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses, New Power Steering Fluid, New Brake Fluid, New Trans Fluid, New Differential Fluid, Fuel Pressure checked, Charging System Checked. (Did not change fuel filter as fuel pressure at WOT was good.)
I did NOT have the plugs or wires changed. It seems to be running pretty good so I'm probably going to wait until next Spring. The serpentine belt looks OK although I'll probably change that next year to be on the safe side.
Also my 96 has a K&N drop in filter in like new condition.
So, all that being said, did I miss anything?
Thanks in advance!
First thing replaced, tires. New Nitto's all the way around. Next was a "basic tune" (Speed Inc) IE change the shift points, adjust the fan settings and fuel/spark... I hated the stock operating temps, I believe GM set them this way for emissions. BTW I know THIS really isn't maintenance.
Next step was to drop it off at a shop that SPECIALIZES in Corvettes. I've read a lot of horror stories about people not being familiar with these cars and trying to work on them. While at the shop (Haibeck Automotive/ZR1 Specialist) I had the following performed: Coolant Change, New Thermostat, New Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses, New Power Steering Fluid, New Brake Fluid, New Trans Fluid, New Differential Fluid, Fuel Pressure checked, Charging System Checked. (Did not change fuel filter as fuel pressure at WOT was good.)
I did NOT have the plugs or wires changed. It seems to be running pretty good so I'm probably going to wait until next Spring. The serpentine belt looks OK although I'll probably change that next year to be on the safe side.
Also my 96 has a K&N drop in filter in like new condition.
So, all that being said, did I miss anything?
Thanks in advance!
07-24-2012, 10:12 PM
#2
Safety Car
Hey guy's, kinda want to get some opinions on preventive maintenance. Basically I've had a fair amount of work done to the car in a short amount of time. Just wondering if there's any thing I've missed. If so please chime in!
First thing replaced, tires. New Nitto's all the way around. Next was a "basic tune" (Speed Inc) IE change the shift points, adjust the fan settings and fuel/spark... I hated the stock operating temps, I believe GM set them this way for emissions. BTW I know THIS really isn't maintenance.
Next step was to drop it off at a shop that SPECIALIZES in Corvettes. I've read a lot of horror stories about people not being familiar with these cars and trying to work on them. While at the shop (Haibeck Automotive/ZR1 Specialist) I had the following performed: Coolant Change, New Thermostat, New Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses, New Power Steering Fluid, New Brake Fluid, New Trans Fluid, New Differential Fluid, Fuel Pressure checked, Charging System Checked. (Did not change fuel filter as fuel pressure at WOT was good.)
I did NOT have the plugs or wires changed. It seems to be running pretty good so I'm probably going to wait until next Spring. The serpentine belt looks OK although I'll probably change that next year to be on the safe side.
Also my 96 has a K&N drop in filter in like new condition.
So, all that being said, did I miss anything?
Thanks in advance!
First thing replaced, tires. New Nitto's all the way around. Next was a "basic tune" (Speed Inc) IE change the shift points, adjust the fan settings and fuel/spark... I hated the stock operating temps, I believe GM set them this way for emissions. BTW I know THIS really isn't maintenance.
Next step was to drop it off at a shop that SPECIALIZES in Corvettes. I've read a lot of horror stories about people not being familiar with these cars and trying to work on them. While at the shop (Haibeck Automotive/ZR1 Specialist) I had the following performed: Coolant Change, New Thermostat, New Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses, New Power Steering Fluid, New Brake Fluid, New Trans Fluid, New Differential Fluid, Fuel Pressure checked, Charging System Checked. (Did not change fuel filter as fuel pressure at WOT was good.)
I did NOT have the plugs or wires changed. It seems to be running pretty good so I'm probably going to wait until next Spring. The serpentine belt looks OK although I'll probably change that next year to be on the safe side.
Also my 96 has a K&N drop in filter in like new condition.
So, all that being said, did I miss anything?
Thanks in advance!
Marc knows C4's especially ZR1's your car is safe with him.
07-25-2012, 08:09 AM
#3
Instructor
Thread Starter
I cannot really see anything you missed or didn't mention.
Marc knows C4's especially ZR1's your car is safe with him.