Frequent Tune ups
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Frequent Tune ups
I have a 1996 Corvette, and it is stored every winter. This is my second year with it and I am doing a tune-up. New plugs, change the coolant, clean the injectors and any other fine tuning...I don't think there is any harm in doing frequent tune ups and it prolongs the lifeof the motor.....Any thought? Is every second year too much and am I wasting hard earned cash?
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Marko
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From: Eustis Florida
If you drive the car 3-5,000 miles a year, your doing excessive work and throwing away money.
If you drive the car 6-10,000 your still probably excessive, but it isn't that big of a deal, as long as you don't mind and enjoy knowing you are taking excellent care of the car.
If you get 11,000 miles a year or more on it, I'd say it's just about right. That way you won't forget to do some maintenance that should be done.
If you drive the car 6-10,000 your still probably excessive, but it isn't that big of a deal, as long as you don't mind and enjoy knowing you are taking excellent care of the car.
If you get 11,000 miles a year or more on it, I'd say it's just about right. That way you won't forget to do some maintenance that should be done.
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From: W MI
Changing the coolant biyearly is a good habit. Don't go overboard, just keep it maintained.
I follow this antiquated schedule foir all my cars; I was given this for my Lincoln(by a family friend who gave me the car) as if it were a service vehicle:
Every 3000 Miles
-Oil and Filter Change
-Inspect Hoses
-Lube Ball Joints and Recirculating Ball Assembly(not relevant on the Vette)
Every 6000 Miles(in addition to the 3k)
-Inspect Belt for wear and replace if necessary.
-Rotate tires(if rotateable)
Every 15000 Miles
-Replace Fuel and Air Filters
-Replace PCV Valve and hose
Every 24000 Miles
-Transmission Fluid and Filter Change
Every 60000 Miles
-Replace Accessory Belt.
-Replace Spark Plugs.
BIYEARLY
-Replace Brake Fluid and Coolant.
He gets about 300k miles(4 - 5 years of driving for him) out of a stock Town Car and then even though nothing will be broken, he'll trade it in for a low mileage used TC. He did this from the mid 1960s until he died early this year and he remembered only paying for 1 transmission rebuild and a valve job.
I follow this antiquated schedule foir all my cars; I was given this for my Lincoln(by a family friend who gave me the car) as if it were a service vehicle:
Every 3000 Miles
-Oil and Filter Change
-Inspect Hoses
-Lube Ball Joints and Recirculating Ball Assembly(not relevant on the Vette)
Every 6000 Miles(in addition to the 3k)
-Inspect Belt for wear and replace if necessary.
-Rotate tires(if rotateable)
Every 15000 Miles
-Replace Fuel and Air Filters
-Replace PCV Valve and hose
Every 24000 Miles
-Transmission Fluid and Filter Change
Every 60000 Miles
-Replace Accessory Belt.
-Replace Spark Plugs.
BIYEARLY
-Replace Brake Fluid and Coolant.
He gets about 300k miles(4 - 5 years of driving for him) out of a stock Town Car and then even though nothing will be broken, he'll trade it in for a low mileage used TC. He did this from the mid 1960s until he died early this year and he remembered only paying for 1 transmission rebuild and a valve job.
