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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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My beloved z has almost 13k on it. I am the second owner, the original owner kept it cooped up in a garage and rarely drove it. I feel the need to start fresh and change the coolant, transmission, clutch and do an oil change. Any recommendations on which brand(s) I should go with when I perform the fluid swap?


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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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You have a winner there--body perfect? Should almost be like factory--use synthetics-major brands -there all good--have fun-
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You have a winner there--body perfect? Should almost be like factory--use synthetics-major brands -there all good--have fun-

The body is straight as an arrow. A couple minor paint chips but the car still has that new car smell I am in love.
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Nice find !

I have some procedures I wrote on my web site for changing the diff, and tranny fluids. Maybe it can help you out.

www.toquez06.com

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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Nice find !

I have some procedures I wrote on my web site for changing the diff, and tranny fluids. Maybe it can help you out.

www.toquez06.com

Hope this helps.
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Man your is sweet!! Thanks for the link I have already bookmarked it.
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Man your is sweet!! Thanks for the link I have already bookmarked it.
Thanks and your welcome ! Hope it can help you out someday !

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