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Jan 11, 2016 | 07:46 PM

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joendoodle

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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette

May we ask what a 03 with only 3100 miles cost you? I would love to find one like that.

I don't see many with the Anniversary package, 6 spd's with under 20K miles.. for under $30K

I sort of stumbled on this one...test drove it and wrote a check right away...

(He didn't want to let me test drive it, but I said, "If she drives like new, I'm writing you a check")

It was a bag car (bought and put away), the owner finally started driving it and decided on a new Stingray.. I got it for $28K, I feel good about it.

She is exactly the car I fell in love with in 2003 when the wife & I went on the 50th anniversary caravan shin dig..

Jan 11, 2016 | 07:53 PM

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Fcar 98

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Originally Posted by jdvann

Yep...annually at minimum is a safe bet if you never reach the oil life % on the meter.

Jan 11, 2016 | 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette

I googled "how to store a car for winter". These were the top four articles. ALL say change oil BEFORE storage.

https://www.cars.com/articles/2013/1...ar-for-winter/
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/ca...er-75174.xhtml
http://www.edmunds.com/car-care/how-...m-storage.html
http://blog.cochran.com/wordpress/in...e-car-storage/

over kill to change before then after, these are LS engines not Ferrari engines. i'd rather let it sit with the old oil then put fresh when i start to use it SINCE the old oil really does not have miles on it, if it was at 10% oil life remaining then yes i would but not a car with 75% remaining

Jan 11, 2016 | 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 73Corvette

Drive it MORE Roy... then you won't have to worry about it.

I've owned a C5 for 11 months and have already done 3 oil changes.

Jan 11, 2016 | 08:45 PM

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I've owned a C5 for 11 months and have already done 3 oil changes.

since 8/7/14 i racked up over 17k miles on my zo6's (1st one got wrecked replaced it 3 days later) I enjoy the car to much to let it sit lol

Jan 11, 2016 | 08:52 PM

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I've owned a C5 for 11 months and have already done 3 oil changes.

I drive my 2015 Z51 when I want to drive a Vette. This is an Anniversary edition convertible automatic. My five-year old says keep it clean and it's hers.

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Jan 26, 2016 | 01:14 PM

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Studying4boards

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I do it at least once a year.

Jan 26, 2016 | 02:37 PM

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2002 vert. I just changed my oil last mo. at 7k and it's not on this record yet.

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Jan 26, 2016 | 08:30 PM

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MikeWyatt

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Oil Change before storage

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Originally Posted by RoyC7

Dear Gentlemen,

I have a 2003 with under 20K miles. I use Mobile 1. If I don't put enough miles on the car to warrant an oil change; how long should I wait to change to oil?

Thanks, RoyC7

My dealer told me that the main reason for the failures of oil pressure sensors was storing the Corvette with dirty oil. I don't know if he's right- but it makes sense, and few have offered a better reason.

But... as far as yours, I doubt if your limited miles each year even qualify as dirty oil. Still- store it w/ fresh Mobil 1. It will sleep better.

Jan 26, 2016 | 08:43 PM

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Most of these replies totally miss the most important point!! Are you aware that you can be brought up in Corvette Court for Premeditated Corvette Abuse for not putting enough miles on it regularly to keep it happy and healthy?!?!?!? Corvettes have rights too, you know!!

Don't be surprised when you get served with Cease Ownership orders due to Neglect!!

103400+ on mine now and she is very, very happy every morning!!

DSTURBD

Jan 27, 2016 | 09:32 AM

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JR-01

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Originally Posted by thisMSGgood4me

I don't buy it. I believe the real reason is crappy oem sensors. Owners who have had to replace their sensors have done so with aftermarket sensors (the brass ones) and have had far fewer if any problems afterwards.

I agree. Like all of the usual things that go bad on these cars, it's a quality, design or materials flaw. EBCM solder and relay, floppy visors, harmonic balancer, rocking seat, fuel gauge, headlight gear, etc are all examples.

Jan 27, 2016 | 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thisMSGgood4me

No one is saying to change the oil both before putting the Vette away for the winter and then again after bringing it out after winter storage. Yes, that would definitely be overkill, but no one is suggesting that at all.

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