Things to do?
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Burning Brakes
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Things to do?
Just bought a 1999 FRC with 49,000k, what are some things I should begin to do to keep the car in top running shape now. Are there any problems that normally occur around this mileage?
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Change all the fluids
Engine oil 5W30 (Mobil 1 or Penzoil Patinum, Royal Purple, Amsoil, Castrol Syntec) any brand that meets GM4718M Use a GM, K&N, Wix, Napa Gold ,Baldwin or Mobil 1 filter.
Radiator - Dex Cool
Power Steering fluid Valvoline Synpower
Brake fluid Valvoline Synpower DOT 3& DOT 4
If Manual transmission Clutch fluid ( use the above brake fluid)
Tranny fluid ( both auto and manual use Dexron III ( Royal Purple or Mobil 1 or Amsoil)
Rear diff 75W90 synthetic gear oil + 4oz of GM or aftermarket limited slip additive ( again from one of the above three brands
The plugs should still be good for another 50K miles
You might treat it with SeaFoam to de-carbonize the engine
Change the air filter. Many go to a K&N or Fram Air hog permanent cloth type.
Buy a good quality gasoline www.toptiergas.com
Engine oil 5W30 (Mobil 1 or Penzoil Patinum, Royal Purple, Amsoil, Castrol Syntec) any brand that meets GM4718M Use a GM, K&N, Wix, Napa Gold ,Baldwin or Mobil 1 filter.
Radiator - Dex Cool
Power Steering fluid Valvoline Synpower
Brake fluid Valvoline Synpower DOT 3& DOT 4
If Manual transmission Clutch fluid ( use the above brake fluid)
Tranny fluid ( both auto and manual use Dexron III ( Royal Purple or Mobil 1 or Amsoil)
Rear diff 75W90 synthetic gear oil + 4oz of GM or aftermarket limited slip additive ( again from one of the above three brands
The plugs should still be good for another 50K miles
You might treat it with SeaFoam to de-carbonize the engine
Change the air filter. Many go to a K&N or Fram Air hog permanent cloth type.
Buy a good quality gasoline www.toptiergas.com
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Change all the fluids
Engine oil 5W30 (Mobil 1 or Penzoil Patinum, Royal Purple, Amsoil, Castrol Syntec) any brand that meets GM4718M Use a GM, K&N, Wix, Napa Gold ,Baldwin or Mobil 1 filter.
Radiator - Dex Cool
Power Steering fluid Valvoline Synpower
Brake fluid Valvoline Synpower DOT 3& DOT 4
If Manual transmission Clutch fluid ( use the above brake fluid)
Tranny fluid ( both auto and manual use Dexron III ( Royal Purple or Mobil 1 or Amsoil)
Rear diff 75W90 synthetic gear oil + 4oz of GM or aftermarket limited slip additive ( again from one of the above three brands
The plugs should still be good for another 50K miles
You might treat it with SeaFoam to de-carbonize the engine
Change the air filter. Many go to a K&N or Fram Air hog permanent cloth type.
Buy a good quality gasoline www.toptiergas.com
Engine oil 5W30 (Mobil 1 or Penzoil Patinum, Royal Purple, Amsoil, Castrol Syntec) any brand that meets GM4718M Use a GM, K&N, Wix, Napa Gold ,Baldwin or Mobil 1 filter.
Radiator - Dex Cool
Power Steering fluid Valvoline Synpower
Brake fluid Valvoline Synpower DOT 3& DOT 4
If Manual transmission Clutch fluid ( use the above brake fluid)
Tranny fluid ( both auto and manual use Dexron III ( Royal Purple or Mobil 1 or Amsoil)
Rear diff 75W90 synthetic gear oil + 4oz of GM or aftermarket limited slip additive ( again from one of the above three brands
The plugs should still be good for another 50K miles
You might treat it with SeaFoam to de-carbonize the engine
Change the air filter. Many go to a K&N or Fram Air hog permanent cloth type.
Buy a good quality gasoline www.toptiergas.com
I'm a Royal Purple fan. All my fluids are RP.
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From: Newberry FL
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St. Jude Donor '07
Change all the fluids
Engine oil 5W30 (Mobil 1 or Penzoil Patinum, Royal Purple, Amsoil, Castrol Syntec) any brand that meets GM4718M Use a GM, K&N, Wix, Napa Gold ,Baldwin or Mobil 1 filter.
Radiator - Dex Cool
Power Steering fluid Valvoline Synpower
Brake fluid Valvoline Synpower DOT 3& DOT 4
If Manual transmission Clutch fluid ( use the above brake fluid)
Tranny fluid ( both auto and manual use Dexron III ( Royal Purple or Mobil 1 or Amsoil)
Rear diff 75W90 synthetic gear oil + 4oz of GM or aftermarket limited slip additive ( again from one of the above three brands
The plugs should still be good for another 50K miles
You might treat it with SeaFoam to de-carbonize the engine
Change the air filter. Many go to a K&N or Fram Air hog permanent cloth type.
Buy a good quality gasoline www.toptiergas.com
Engine oil 5W30 (Mobil 1 or Penzoil Patinum, Royal Purple, Amsoil, Castrol Syntec) any brand that meets GM4718M Use a GM, K&N, Wix, Napa Gold ,Baldwin or Mobil 1 filter.
Radiator - Dex Cool
Power Steering fluid Valvoline Synpower
Brake fluid Valvoline Synpower DOT 3& DOT 4
If Manual transmission Clutch fluid ( use the above brake fluid)
Tranny fluid ( both auto and manual use Dexron III ( Royal Purple or Mobil 1 or Amsoil)
Rear diff 75W90 synthetic gear oil + 4oz of GM or aftermarket limited slip additive ( again from one of the above three brands
The plugs should still be good for another 50K miles
You might treat it with SeaFoam to de-carbonize the engine
Change the air filter. Many go to a K&N or Fram Air hog permanent cloth type.
Buy a good quality gasoline www.toptiergas.com
I too use RP!
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From: Chicago (Naperville) IL
Change all the fluids
Engine oil 5W30 (Mobil 1 or Penzoil Patinum, Royal Purple, Amsoil, Castrol Syntec) any brand that meets GM4718M Use a GM, K&N, Wix, Napa Gold ,Baldwin or Mobil 1 filter.
Radiator - Dex Cool
Power Steering fluid Valvoline Synpower
Brake fluid Valvoline Synpower DOT 3& DOT 4
If Manual transmission Clutch fluid ( use the above brake fluid)
Tranny fluid ( both auto and manual use Dexron III ( Royal Purple or Mobil 1 or Amsoil)
Rear diff 75W90 synthetic gear oil + 4oz of GM or aftermarket limited slip additive ( again from one of the above three brands
The plugs should still be good for another 50K miles
You might treat it with SeaFoam to de-carbonize the engine
Change the air filter. Many go to a K&N or Fram Air hog permanent cloth type.
Buy a good quality gasoline www.toptiergas.com
Engine oil 5W30 (Mobil 1 or Penzoil Patinum, Royal Purple, Amsoil, Castrol Syntec) any brand that meets GM4718M Use a GM, K&N, Wix, Napa Gold ,Baldwin or Mobil 1 filter.
Radiator - Dex Cool
Power Steering fluid Valvoline Synpower
Brake fluid Valvoline Synpower DOT 3& DOT 4
If Manual transmission Clutch fluid ( use the above brake fluid)
Tranny fluid ( both auto and manual use Dexron III ( Royal Purple or Mobil 1 or Amsoil)
Rear diff 75W90 synthetic gear oil + 4oz of GM or aftermarket limited slip additive ( again from one of the above three brands
The plugs should still be good for another 50K miles
You might treat it with SeaFoam to de-carbonize the engine
Change the air filter. Many go to a K&N or Fram Air hog permanent cloth type.
Buy a good quality gasoline www.toptiergas.com
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