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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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Just got a used 90k c5, it appears to run good, however I want to know that if I decide to push it that it will be there and not fail. Not sure of the history, so what should be done besides the obvious, oil, plugs, filter.
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Fluid change, check the brakes, filters etc.
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Just got a used 90k c5, it appears to run good, however I want to know that if I decide to push it that it will be there and not fail. Not sure of the history, so what should be done besides the obvious, oil, plugs, filter.
ALL fluids, belts, hoses, plug wires, fuel filter, maybe O2 sensors. TPMS at next tire change if they are original...and it probably needs shocks, a great time to upgrade to C6Z or Bilsteins, etc

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ALL fluids, belts, hoses, plug wires, fuel filter, maybe O2 sensors. TPMS at next tire change if they are original...and it probably needs shocks, a great time to upgrade to C6Z or Bilsteins, etc

Thanks,,
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It's a good idea to change out the plugs because they tend to be really tight after some miles...Mine were bears to remove after 65K. Some anti-seize might be in order on the new ones. !
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It's a good idea to change out the plugs because they tend to be really tight after some miles...Mine were bears to remove after 65K. Some anti-seize might be in order on the new ones. !
Thanks,, good idea
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Is it an A4 or M6? If M6 then clutch fluid for sure in addition to the above. If A4 fluid and filter. Good Luck
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Is it an A4 or M6? If M6 then clutch fluid for sure in addition to the above. If A4 fluid and filter. Good Luck
A4, thanks,,,
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