[Z06] maintenance, changing fluids?
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Instructor
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From: Livingston Louisiana
maintenance, changing fluids?
My Dad has an 2004 ZO6 that has been garage kept from the day he bought it. It only has 600 miles on it. Can anybody tell me what fluids should be changed if any?
Safety Car
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With only 600 miles I don't think you need to change anything, except maybe the oil. And I'm sure you know that gas will go bad if it sits to long so you either need a stabilizer or to make sure a tank is run through it atleast every 3-4 months I would think, but I'm no expert. other than that, just follow the owners manual.
Dogface
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Brake fluid for sure. After sitting for some years there could be water in the system. Every year is best every two for sure. The others can probably wait. Don
Melting Slicks
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From: Ventura County CA
Extract the clutch slave for sure also. Syringe works well. Ranger has plenty of info on this subject. For some reason a black viscous rubber looking sludge develops, but not sure about one with low miles like pops.
Safety Car
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i was going to mention his siphon procedure, but figured with 600 miles the fluid should still be perfect. The only issue is if it got water in it or something similar to what dwjz06 was saying with the brake fluid.
Le Mans Master
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I would not let antifreeze stay in the car for more than 3 or 4 years, even DexCool.
You still need corrosion inhibitors in the cooling system even if you are not driving it.
By the way, if it only has 600 miles, why did he buy the car????
You still need corrosion inhibitors in the cooling system even if you are not driving it.
By the way, if it only has 600 miles, why did he buy the car????
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