2001 Coupe...Recommended Maintenance
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Racer
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From: Northern NJ
2001 Coupe...Recommended Maintenance
Original owner(senior), 2001 C5 Coupe Torch Red(garage queen), 6 speed, full options, 30,500 miles, completely stock, exception to a Corsa Exhaust and Magnaflow X-Pipe. Cars's flawless, not abused by any means, maintained over the years...dealer maintained
Oil/Filter probably 2k intervals
Coolant Flush(approx 4 or 5 years ago)
Trans Flush(last year)
Trans/Axle Flush(last year)
Brake System Flushed(2 years ago)
Brake Pads Replaced(probably didn't need)
New Michelin Pilot Sport Tires(non-runflat)...about 1k miles on them.
My question is what should I consider doing going forward....I'm old guy now, vacillate with selling the car but always
hesitate, feelings I'd miss my toy. Putting all that aside, my question is what other maintenance might I consider?
Regardless of possibly selling it one of these days, I just like things perfect....
Thanks for listening to my ranting....I always appreciate the great advice and guidance from you folks.
Bob
Oil/Filter probably 2k intervals
Coolant Flush(approx 4 or 5 years ago)
Trans Flush(last year)
Trans/Axle Flush(last year)
Brake System Flushed(2 years ago)
Brake Pads Replaced(probably didn't need)
New Michelin Pilot Sport Tires(non-runflat)...about 1k miles on them.
My question is what should I consider doing going forward....I'm old guy now, vacillate with selling the car but always
hesitate, feelings I'd miss my toy. Putting all that aside, my question is what other maintenance might I consider?
Regardless of possibly selling it one of these days, I just like things perfect....
Thanks for listening to my ranting....I always appreciate the great advice and guidance from you folks.
Bob
Last edited by RED Coupe; Aug 14, 2021 at 10:28 PM.
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Five years is my limit on coolant UNLESS you are monitoring it with Acustrip or equal and adding supplemental coolant additive if needed.
https://www.acustrip.com/
https://www.acustrip.com/
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Racer
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From: Northern NJ
Five years is my limit on coolant UNLESS you are monitoring it with Acustrip or equal and adding supplemental coolant additive if needed.
https://www.acustrip.com/
https://www.acustrip.com/
do vacuum flush/replace every 5 years. Last time they checked(last year) said it was perfect. Nonetheless I'll have
it done this fall. I'm more interested in what things I may want looked at besides things I've listed?
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Racer
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Actually belts/hoses were on my todo list. Question, does Power Steering fluid need be flushed and replaced? For what it’s worth, this car lived its entire life in heated garage. Don’t know if matters? I use silicone paste periodically on all the rubber door/roof/hatch etc rubber seals. Still look new. Appreciate any advice.,..
Racer
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Power steering fluid at that age should be replaced. If those are original shocks, I'd replace those as well. Check your front end links, if original I'd replace the plastic with metal ones.
Take a look under the car at bushings that could be deteriorated. I'm in a 2003 and it looks like my upper and lower control arm bushings are looking sad, but I have more miles and a little more abuse on it.
Take a look under the car at bushings that could be deteriorated. I'm in a 2003 and it looks like my upper and lower control arm bushings are looking sad, but I have more miles and a little more abuse on it.
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Racer
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Power steering fluid at that age should be replaced. If those are original shocks, I'd replace those as well. Check your front end links, if original I'd replace the plastic with metal ones.
Take a look under the car at bushings that could be deteriorated. I'm in a 2003 and it looks like my upper and lower control arm bushings are looking sad, but I have more miles and a little more abuse on it.
Take a look under the car at bushings that could be deteriorated. I'm in a 2003 and it looks like my upper and lower control arm bushings are looking sad, but I have more miles and a little more abuse on it.
Thanks....will check the items you point out. Doubtful these will be needing attention. 30K miles...never seen rain/snow...heated garage. But will check anyway.
Last edited by RED Coupe; Aug 15, 2021 at 01:41 PM.
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Original owner(senior), 2001 C5 Coupe Torch Red(garage queen), 6 speed, full options, 30,500 miles, completely stock, exception to a Corsa Exhaust and Magnaflow X-Pipe. Cars's flawless, not abused by any means, maintained over the years...dealer maintained
Oil/Filter probably 2k intervals
Coolant Flush(approx 4 or 5 years ago)
Trans Flush(last year)
Trans/Axle Flush(last year)
Brake System Flushed(2 years ago)
Brake Pads Replaced(probably didn't need)
New Michelin Pilot Sport Tires(non-runflat)...about 1k miles on them.
My question is what should I consider doing going forward....I'm old guy now, vacillate with selling the car but always
hesitate, feelings I'd miss my toy. Putting all that aside, my question is what other maintenance might I consider?
Regardless of possibly selling it one of these days, I just like things perfect....
Thanks for listening to my ranting....I always appreciate the great advice and guidance from you folks.
Bob
Oil/Filter probably 2k intervals
Coolant Flush(approx 4 or 5 years ago)
Trans Flush(last year)
Trans/Axle Flush(last year)
Brake System Flushed(2 years ago)
Brake Pads Replaced(probably didn't need)
New Michelin Pilot Sport Tires(non-runflat)...about 1k miles on them.
My question is what should I consider doing going forward....I'm old guy now, vacillate with selling the car but always
hesitate, feelings I'd miss my toy. Putting all that aside, my question is what other maintenance might I consider?
Regardless of possibly selling it one of these days, I just like things perfect....
Thanks for listening to my ranting....I always appreciate the great advice and guidance from you folks.
Bob