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Old 07-16-2018, 03:15 PM
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Recently purchased 2011 GS with 6500 miles and one owner. Unsure of previous maintenance but OEM GY tires with good tread. What should I do to start off in terms of fluid replacement, etc. in a low mileage Vette 6 years old? TIA for advice.
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Change the oil and filter. May want to check the diff oil.

I would look into changing the tires to non run flats, the ride difference and noise difference is worth it.
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This ^

Also check around the trans and the rear axles for any leaking. Garage queens are great finds but just because a car isn't driven, doesnt mean it cant develop issues.

Oh, one more thing. Check the fuel level. Fill that thing up and drive the $hit out of it.
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Originally Posted by idadoc
Recently purchased 2011 GS with 6500 miles and one owner. Unsure of previous maintenance but OEM GY tires with good tread. What should I do to start off in terms of fluid replacement, etc. in a low mileage Vette 6 years old? TIA for advice.
Great find and all that I would do is change the oil and filter. It shouldn't need anything else at that mileage. When I bought mine it was 4 1/2 years old and had 2,751 miles on it and now 7 years later it still has been flawless with no fluid leaks of any kind. I didn't replace my oem GY run flats till they were 10 years old so if they do not show any signs of dry rot or cracking in the tread they should last you for quite a while yet..

If you decide to replace the tires I would recommend non run flats, I went with Continentals and could not believe how much quieter they are and the ride and handling were a huge improvement also. These are what I went with back in late 2016 and could not be happier with the choice.



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Thanks for advice. Will look to replacing tires in Spring; I am in Wyoming so not much spirited driving November- March. Definitely thinking non- run flats, probably Michelin Pilot Sport or Continental Extreme Contact. Make sure my AAA is paid up.
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Thanks for advice. Will look to replacing tires in Spring; I am in Wyoming so not much spirited driving November- March. Definitely thinking non- run flats, probably Michelin Pilot Sport or Continental Extreme Contact. Make sure my AAA is paid up.
I bought these to carry in the car just in case when I went with the non run flats and so far haven't needed them. Have used the pump to air up the tires when needed and it worked great.


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Safety first! TIRES
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I was in your situation a couple of years ago when I bought a 2010 with 2,500 miles. I immediately had the oil changed & a coolant change by the dealer before I drove off of the lot. The car has been a total pleasure so far!!
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I also was in a similar situation in February of this year. Bought a 2013 coupe with 3200 miles. Got the oil changed and it has run great since.
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GM has a maintenance schedule recommendation based on miles and time. Passenger compartment air filter 22k miles or every 2 years. Engine air cleaner every 4 years or 45k miles. Not sure those filter changes are a big deal but none the less recommended. Change engine coolant every 5 years or 150k miles. Brake fluid every 10 years or 150k miles. I change brake fluid every 5 years.Manual clutch fluid every 2 years. Drive belts every 10 years. Think these are the main recommendations. Love and prefer an older corvette with low miles but I generally favor doing the fluid changes to be sure all is well. Good luck.
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I wouldn’t change the engine air filter based on time. I would change it based on miles. The engine air filter for the Corvette is not inexpensive like most ordinary daily driven cars. It’s not going to get dirty while sitting and not being used.
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Look over the service manual - do what it says -- nothing more., it is just a waste of $$ if you do more -- these C6 Corvettes are just a car - with a nice look about them.

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Originally Posted by idadoc
Thanks for advice. Will look to replacing tires in Spring; I am in Wyoming so not much spirited driving November- March. Definitely thinking non- run flats, probably Michelin Pilot Sport or Continental Extreme Contact. Make sure my AAA is paid up.
Living and driving in Wyoming i would keep the run flats you have now because of the wide open spaces and you don't need a flat tire riding on the rim....Did the original owner change the oil before he sold it,if not that is all you need...Good Luck on your new ride.
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I'm going through a garage queen 08 I bought this week with 13,000 miles.
I just changed the oil and filter, anti freeze, brake fluid, clutch fluid. Tires are original and look good but should be changed.
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Look over the service manual - do what it says -- nothing more., it is just a waste of $$ if you do more -- these C6 Corvettes are just a car - with a nice look about them.
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Living and driving in Wyoming i would keep the run flats you have now because of the wide open spaces and you don't need a flat tire riding on the rim....Did the original owner change the oil before he sold it,if not that is all you need...Good Luck on your new ride.
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Add Techron (Black bottle) to last half tank of fuel before oil change, run almost empty. Tires, change cabin filter.

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Originally Posted by Cherokee Nation
Living and driving in Wyoming i would keep the run flats you have now because of the wide open spaces and you don't need a flat tire riding on the rim....Did the original owner change the oil before he sold it,if not that is all you need...Good Luck on your new ride.
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Originally Posted by idadoc
Recently purchased 2011 GS with 6500 miles and one owner. Unsure of previous maintenance but OEM GY tires with good tread. What should I do to start off in terms of fluid replacement, etc. in a low mileage Vette 6 years old? TIA for advice.
Yeah the 6-7 year old factory runflats need to go.
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RJ, the slime needs to be in the tire Before the puncture, red ropes n tee handle tool work best, a jack to turn n access the hole is handy.


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