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Oct 12, 2015 | 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 02GoldVette

So thanks for all the info guys. So far I have-

spark plugs -( AC Delco 41-110 or Bosch???)
GM red performance wires
fuel filter
air filter delco 917 vs K&N vs Fram? Which one is better???
serpentine belts Gatorback from goodyear?
transmission fluid - mobile 1
brake fluid -valvoline
car oil -mobile 1
Clean bottom ac condensor
power steering fluid - Valvoline or Prestone????
Maybe antifreeze- Prestone 50/50 and Prestone Radiator Flush/Cleaner

I can get most of these things from like Autozone. However, is there any brands out there that you guys feel make the car run smoother or brand that's better?

- Nothing at all wrong with AC Delco plugs.
- You can get the plug wires from Amazon, about $61
- A fuel filter is always a good thing to change but it should last a good 50K miles assuming you are using a good brand of gas.
- For a paper air filter, there are lots of choices, just replace it annually.
- Serp belt- Dayco, Federated, Gates, AC Delco- they are all good
- Trans fluid for the auto trans is something I would leave to a reputable shop. It's a messy job to change without a flushing machine.
- For brake fluid, a good DOT3 fluid like Castrol LMA, Valvoline, or even the Ford HD Motorsports fluid.
- Mobil-1 5W30 was the factory fill for all Corvettes since '92. Nothing wrong with continuing to use that.
- For an oil filter, WIX is a good brand as is AC Delco, or the Mobil-1 filter (pricey, but look for online deals)
- For PS fluid, I like the Red Line Synthetic fluid. Do a complete flush.
- The C5 uses DexCool, get the Havoline brand DexCool in concentrated form. Build your own 50-50 mix using distilled water (buck a gallon at any grocery store) Much cheaper than buying a pre-mix. Don't bother with a cleaner. Drain the old coolant, refill with water, run engine to operating temp, drain, repeat. Then drain an refill with new coolant. I would stay away from the universal coolants.

Oct 12, 2015 | 12:55 PM

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Lee DeRaud

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From: Anaheim CA

Probably ought to note that there is a world of difference between "routine maintenance" and "one-time after-purchase procedures".

Oct 22, 2015 | 12:27 AM

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02GoldVette

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Thanks for all the info guys, not finished but already have some things done. I appreciate it. Only things left should be done within the next 2 weeks.