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Old Oct 17, 2015 | 08:09 AM
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Hello,

Ive had the 04 Z06/Z16 for a while now. The car currently has 34k miles on it. As far as maintenance goes, what is needed major and minor. I do drive it hard and it is driven every day.
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Old Oct 17, 2015 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by C6 Ilahi
Hello,

Ive had the 04 Z06/Z16 for a while now. The car currently has 34k miles on it. As far as maintenance goes, what is needed major and minor. I do drive it hard and it is driven every day.
If you're not having problems with anything not much IMO.

Change all fluids. Maybe change the spark plugs if they haven't been changed in awhile. Check hoses.

Otherwise, I would just drive it if it's a street car.
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Old Oct 17, 2015 | 09:27 AM
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I have a 04 /Z-16 I would change all the fluids ,the 04 has low miles but has some years on it ,the clutch fluid I would keep a check on it will get dirty over time and you for sure don't want to deal with the clutch .I just use the Turkey baster take some fluid out and but some back in I check mine every two weeks if looks dirty take a little out put some back in.. ,the rest of the fluids after you change them cam forget them for a wile the clutch no that's on going .. The belts are getting old I would change them coolant also it doesn't last for ever little oil on the hinges doors hood Etc. just drive it .. With the low miles doesn't need much ,Spark plugs new ones would prop. pep it up a little keep the oil changed .When have you checked for the trash in the radiator ? take the air filter off and the deal going across the radiator two bolts on each side of the deal and look at radiator ,just take a water hose and spray it out the Corvettes such up everything off the road.. They don't need much to maintain.. Hope this helps ..
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