60k mile DIY checkup

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Nov 15, 2011 | 10:28 AM

89C4RedRed

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60k mile DIY checkup

I just bought my car with 60 miles on it, and I am wondering what I should check on the car? the original owner says everything is stock same wires, brakes, etc. Wondering what I should do should I get fluids flushed, new brakes, wires, dizzy cap etc. thanks, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Nov 15, 2011 | 11:27 AM

0Paul Ruggeri

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I would recommend changing all the fluids and filters. That and give everything a good look over and you should be good to go.

Nov 15, 2011 | 01:10 PM

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Include brake fluid and check the bearings along with everything above

Nov 15, 2011 | 03:27 PM

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Even though the miles are low, it's an old car. I would also check rubber hoses under the hood, see if any are spongy or brittle. How old are the tires? (There should be a date code on them)

Nov 15, 2011 | 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 89C4RedRed

Yes, all of the above, plus ALL fluids, serp belt, rad hoses, plugs. Also clean throttle body and the area in between the AC condenser and the rad. Consider changing rubber bushings, ie, sway bars, end-links, dog-bones, rear camber rods etc.

Nov 15, 2011 | 08:21 PM

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Is it 60 or 60,000? Your title says 60k. If 60, I'd get new tires or you can check the sidewall for their age. If 60,000, probably half of what came on the car has all ready been replaced.