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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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i just got a 94 vert. 60k miles. The owner did most maintainance himself. The plugs were recently changed too. I dont know if i should get service done or not. Draining the fluids and such. Is this a case of if it aint broke dont fix it?
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Always a good idea to replace all the fluids on a new to you car, if not for anything else peace of mind. While servicing it also may point you to little things that may need attention or replacement.
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Always a good idea to replace all the fluids on a new to you car, if not for anything else peace of mind. While servicing it also may point you to little things that may need attention or replacement.
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by vettefun
Always a good idea to replace all the fluids on a new to you car, if not for anything else peace of mind. While servicing it also may point you to little things that may need attention or replacement.
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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if anything is easy to do, replacing the fluids is easy and inexpensive. just do a few searches to see what fluid you want to use... lot of folks us valvoline synthetic.. but good luck on the antifreeze search..... that is a story in itself.
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Always a good idea to replace all the fluids on a new to you car, if not for anything else peace of mind. While servicing it also may point you to little things that may need attention or replacement.
very well said
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Take no chances, change the fluids and while your under the car look for problems that you may have missed prior to purchasing the car.

GOOD LUCK with your new ride!!!!!
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Thanks yall. Everyone seems to say the same so that sounds like the thing to do
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Filters, hoses and belt also. Also check to see if the spare is aired up and that you have the jack, handle and the wheel lock adaptor.
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