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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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I've tried a search without luck.
I have a '98 coupe which I've had since '03. I have kept the oil changed and fixed the minor problems that have presented themselves over the last 7 years.
We are preparing for a long trip and I want to do whatever maintenance needs to be done on a nearly 100,000 mi. 'vette. I would rather get my info from you than the dealer! Thanks in advance.

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Originally Posted by silverminevette
I've tried a search without luck.
I have a '98 coupe which I've had since '93. I have kept the oil changed and fixed the minor problems that have presented themselves over the last 5 years.
We are preparing for a long trip and I want to do whatever maintenance needs to be done on a nearly 100,000 mi. 'vette. I would rather get my info from you than the dealer! Thanks in advance.
There is a section in the owners manual describing the maintenance at 100K miles. Beyond that, all the usual applies i.e. belts, hoses, fluid levels, tire condition, etc.

http://www.gmpartshouse.com/download...98corvette.pdf
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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There are no guarantees with a 100kmi. vette. But as the other member said, change oil,check tires,brakes,belt,hoses, ps,pb, trans fluids, antifreeze, battery. With 100K mi, I would change all fluids and belts. Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by silverminevette
I've tried a search without luck.
I have a '98 coupe which I've had since '93. I have kept the oil changed and fixed the minor problems that have presented themselves over the last 5 years.
We are preparing for a long trip and I want to do whatever maintenance needs to be done on a nearly 100,000 mi. 'vette. I would rather get my info from you than the dealer! Thanks in advance.
WOW I knew what a C5 was going to look like in 1995, but you have me beat... you've had your C5 since 93
I would recommend that you clean your ac condenser and your radiator from all the debris that get trapped in both set of cooling vanes....
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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WOW I knew what a C5 was going to look like in 1995, but you have me beat... you've had your C5 since 93
I would recommend that you clean your ac condenser and your radiator from all the debris that get trapped in both set of cooling vanes....
Uh oh - duh---2003!
I had the AC replaced about 3 years ago - everything's working fine except the stupid display (working on that).
Also just replaced the wheels, sensors and brakes and rotors.

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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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=silverminevette;1573480226]Uh oh - duh---2003!
You see this is just this screen name that causes all this naughtiness... in reality I am a spineless jelly fish...

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You see this is just this screen name that causes all this naughtiness... in reality I am a spineless jelly fish...
I know that! You've helped me in the past with other questions. Then you left for awhile if I remember correctly...Happy to see you again. I was gone for awhile myself.
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It sounds like you have covered the essentials, brakes, tires and belts. Check your fluid levels, change the oil and enjoy the trip. I have over 200K on mine and it is still running well.
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It sounds like you have covered the essentials, brakes, tires and belts. Check your fluid levels, change the oil and enjoy the trip. I have over 200K on mine and it is still running well.
Nice to hear!!
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