Tune up for 96 Vette
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From: Plano Texas
Tune up for 96 Vette
My Vette has just turned 100K miles and I just found out that the previous owner had not had it tuned up at 50K. Ugh!
What should I look for or be aware of when taking it for a tune up? I am leaning towards Corvettes of Dallas to do the work.
Any suggestions?
What should I look for or be aware of when taking it for a tune up? I am leaning towards Corvettes of Dallas to do the work.
Any suggestions?
Burning Brakes
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From: Arlington TN
Re: Tune up for 96 Vette (Atchisbr)
My Vette has just turned 100K miles and I just found out that the previous owner had not had it tuned up at 50K. Ugh!
What should I look for or be aware of when taking it for a tune up? I am leaning towards Corvettes of Dallas to do the work.
Any suggestions?
What should I look for or be aware of when taking it for a tune up? I am leaning towards Corvettes of Dallas to do the work.
Any suggestions?
I would also check belts, hoses, Brakes, and get the injectors cleaned.
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Re: Tune up for 96 Vette (Atchisbr)
Just some things off the top of my head...Tranny fluid, rear-end oil, plugs (don't replace w/ factory ones), wires. Has the water pump or opti been replaced? Good time to fix any leaks or replace gaskets. Drain and flush radiator. Bleed brakes if not done recently.
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Re: Tune up for 96 Vette (Corvette1996LT1)
I was told that from two shops...the Vette dealership I purchased my car from, and a mechanic that does only Vettes. Both said that the tune up should have been done at 50K. Boy do I feel mislead.
I did just recently have the fuel filter changed...and that made a slight difference in performance. I have been quoted $450+ for a full tune up.
I did just recently have the fuel filter changed...and that made a slight difference in performance. I have been quoted $450+ for a full tune up.
