Changing fluids
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Changing fluids
My C7 is a Z-51 with magnetic ride control. It’s a 2014 with just under 7,000 miles on it. I’m taking it in for an oil change today. While I am there should I have any other fluids changed as well? I purchased the car in June 2017. When I purchased the car it had about 5,000 miles on it so I’m not quite sure what has been done by the previous owner since I bought it at a dealership.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: Williamsburg VA
Without service records...and without knowledge of how it was used ( track days?) before you bought it... it hard to say...I would change brake fluid and rear end fluid as well.
Its not that expensive and good insurance.
See if you can get the new 0w - 40 oil fill.
You don't say if its an automatic or stick so read the forum or the owners manual on that part.
Its not that expensive and good insurance.
See if you can get the new 0w - 40 oil fill.
You don't say if its an automatic or stick so read the forum or the owners manual on that part.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: Williamsburg VA
Scroll down and read the post about the mag ride recalibration.
If I were you I'd get that done too...good spend of $350.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: Franklin NC
Brake fluid for sure. I just bought my '09 with 5,000 miles. I know it's older than yours but the brake fluid showed some water when they tested it. Brake fluids are hygroscopic, DOT 3 DOT 4. Not sure what your C7 has. For $69.95 it was an easy fluid change and something needed for me just from the age.
