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Mar 25, 2009 | 08:34 PM

sombra760

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maintainance question...

i know its a silly question but i would like your advice...
ok. my car just reached the 12k miles mark...I plan to change the oil and check the air filter...what else should i change or check in my car.

Thanks!

Mar 25, 2009 | 08:38 PM

JayQ8

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hmm .. brake pads .. steering fluid

thats all i can come up with right now

Mar 25, 2009 | 08:39 PM

AORoads

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St. Jude Donor '15

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Drivers, if that's your first oil change.

Mar 25, 2009 | 08:44 PM

danl72

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AORoads

Drivers, if that's your first oil change.

I think he was just mentioning an oil change is due. I agree, I hope it is not the first oil change.

Mar 25, 2009 | 08:45 PM

sombra760

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its not my first oil change.

Mar 25, 2009 | 08:48 PM

AORoads

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St. Jude Donor '15

"In honor of jpee"

I know. I was jus' funnin'. I shoulda put a smiley in that first post. But I figgered he'd unnerstan' me.

Hey OP! Ck the cabin air filter. If you have man trans, you don't have to open, but look at the clutch fluid reservoir to see if the fluid's gotten dark in color.

Someone else will chime in, I'm sure...

Mar 25, 2009 | 08:54 PM

Marc V.

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Always check all fluids at every oil change. Change cabin filter at least once a year.

Mar 25, 2009 | 09:02 PM

CorvetteMike68

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ok...dumb question...where do you find the cabin filter...

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Mar 25, 2009 | 09:13 PM

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Mar 25, 2009 | 09:14 PM

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obxchartercaptain

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ok...dumb question...where do you find the cabin filter...

Why....outside the cabin...of course

Mar 25, 2009 | 09:29 PM

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cclive

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Oh man, its gonna be dirty! The door is on the firewall just above the battery. Three clips hold the door on.

Mar 25, 2009 | 09:33 PM

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spin-doktor

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VERY IMPORTANT: If you have an MN6,, check your clutch fluid. If its anything but clear its time for you to change the fluid. So many people overlook the clutch fluid.

Mar 25, 2009 | 11:03 PM

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jccarr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spin-doktor

VERY IMPORTANT: If you have an MN6,, check your clutch fluid. If its anything but clear its time for you to change the fluid. So many people overlook the clutch fluid.

Agree: The clutch fluid should look like Coors Light and not Amber Bach or darker.

Mar 26, 2009 | 08:19 AM

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ipmtim

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Also if its a MN6 change the trans fliud. It seems that there is a lot of contaminants in it.
You might want to check your air filter as well.
Tim

Mar 26, 2009 | 09:52 AM

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Red Rochester

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It's worth a check

Mar 26, 2009 | 10:38 AM

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Rogers 07

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Take a look at your Goodyear RFs they most likely will be in need of replacement soon !!!

Mar 26, 2009 | 12:35 PM

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sombra760

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spin-doktor

VERY IMPORTANT: If you have an MN6,, check your clutch fluid. If its anything but clear its time for you to change the fluid. So many people overlook the clutch fluid.

oops!! I forgot to mention that my car is an auto...but thanks for the answers.