Maintenance?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Maryland
Maintenance?
what should be done at 15K? 20? 30?
im at 13k right now with 30% oil life left and i need to get a lose clip in the door fixed as well as the rear end chatter fixed. Anything else?
im at 13k right now with 30% oil life left and i need to get a lose clip in the door fixed as well as the rear end chatter fixed. Anything else?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,786
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From: Sun Devil Country
This is just me but this is what I do.
15K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zerk Fittings (Z51)
- Check Cabin Filter (depending on your driving conditions)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
20K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zerk Fittings (Z51)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
30K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zerk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Cabin Filter
- Check Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
60K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zerk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Spark Plugs
- Change Cabin Filter
- Replace Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
But, that's just me.
15K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zerk Fittings (Z51)
- Check Cabin Filter (depending on your driving conditions)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
20K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zerk Fittings (Z51)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
30K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zerk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Cabin Filter
- Check Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
60K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zerk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Spark Plugs
- Change Cabin Filter
- Replace Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
But, that's just me.
Last edited by Bandit1; Mar 17, 2010 at 02:32 PM.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 973
Likes: 2
From: Maryland
This is just me but this is what I do.
15K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Check Cabin Filter (depending on your driving conditions)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
20K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
30K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Cabin Filter
- Check Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
60K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Spark Plugs
- Change Cabin Filter
- Replace Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
But, that's just me.
15K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Check Cabin Filter (depending on your driving conditions)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
20K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
30K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Cabin Filter
- Check Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
60K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Spark Plugs
- Change Cabin Filter
- Replace Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
But, that's just me.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,266
Likes: 0
From: Bonsall CA
This is just me but this is what I do.
15K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Check Cabin Filter (depending on your driving conditions)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
20K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
30K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Cabin Filter
- Check Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
60K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Spark Plugs
- Change Cabin Filter
- Replace Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
But, that's just me.
15K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Check Cabin Filter (depending on your driving conditions)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
20K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Check all Fluid Levels
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
30K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Cabin Filter
- Check Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
60K Miles:
- Oil Change
- Lube Rear Zirk Fittings (Z51)
- Flush Radiator
- Flush A/T
- Diff Lube Change
- Brake Fluid Change/Flush
- Check and/or Change Power Steering Fluid
- Change Air Filter/Clean Permanent Air Filter
- Clean Throttle Body and MAF
- Change Spark Plugs
- Change Cabin Filter
- Replace Belts, Hoses and Clamps
- Wheel Balance (if necessary)
But, that's just me.
but, copies this into my computer, so I can refer to it when the time comes!
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From: San Francisco CA
That looks like the page right out of the 2005 Manual.
Don't forget the suspension alignment which is crucial to your tire wear.
I notice they sure do keep an eye on the fuel system maybe better throw a bottle of Chevron Techron in there and use Chevron gas.
Don't forget the suspension alignment which is crucial to your tire wear.
I notice they sure do keep an eye on the fuel system maybe better throw a bottle of Chevron Techron in there and use Chevron gas.
Yep, I use Chevron or BG44K every oil change. Good PM for the fuel system. 
Team Owner
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Posts: 24,484
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From: Scottsdale AZ
I'll see if I can find a picture to add . . .but as noted, the Z51 optioned cars have a zirk fitting to lube inside each rear wheel/suspension area.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,786
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From: Sun Devil Country
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,786
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From: Sun Devil Country
Yes, that's true LS WON, a Z51 rear suspension does have two joints with zerk fittings that require lube.........I'm familiar with the Z51 since I own an 06 Z51. But the pics do give an accurate depiction (in response to the question) of what the zerk fittings look like. The pics also indicate the joints haven't been lubed in a while and the dust cover boots are collapsed. The two suspension(s) zerk fittings are identical. And there are more than two suspensions that include the zerk fittings...........ZO6, Z51, F55, and GS.
Last edited by Bandit1; Mar 17, 2010 at 02:36 PM.
Team Owner
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Posts: 32,074
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From: San Francisco CA
Yes, that's true LS WON, a Z51 rear suspension does have two joints with zerk fittings that require lube.........I'm familiar with the Z51 since I own an 06 Z51. But the pics do give an accurate depiction (in response to the question) of what the zerk fittings look like. The pics also indicate the joints haven't been lubed in a while and the boots are collapsed. The two suspension(s) zerk fittings are identical. And there are more than two suspensions that include the zerk fittings...........ZO6, Z51, F55, and GS.
Tech Contributor
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Posts: 41,037
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
The Zirk fittings are on the rear tie rod ends by the wheels. Just lift the rear of the car and you can squeeze in and put the grease gun hose on the fittings. No need to pull the wheels.
Bill
Bill
