Okay, time for the dull stuff
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bonney Lake Washington
Okay, time for the dull stuff
I have a '14 Z51 1LT 7MT with about 17.6K on the clock. She's treated well, garaged as I've owned her about for five years. She's on the original factory summer tires with plenty of tread. Oil changed every 3K, transmission fluid and cabin filter replaced about 2 years ago (to help with a slight crunch between first and second, not uncommon). About 4K/year driven. Pads have a little over half life left. And she has an aFe CAI installed in the factory location. Do I need to do any/all of the following:
a. Brake fluid
b. New tires
c. Any other fluids/antifreeze
d. Anything else?
I'm going to have an aftermarket wheel installed and I thought "while I'm at it" (boy that's one of the more expensive phrases in the English language) I'd let master mechanic Mark at Titus-Will in Olympia, WA attend to it. Your thoughts and advice are appreciated (I've done all the mods I want/need)
a. Brake fluid
b. New tires
c. Any other fluids/antifreeze
d. Anything else?
I'm going to have an aftermarket wheel installed and I thought "while I'm at it" (boy that's one of the more expensive phrases in the English language) I'd let master mechanic Mark at Titus-Will in Olympia, WA attend to it. Your thoughts and advice are appreciated (I've done all the mods I want/need)
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Here is what I would definitely do:
- flush and fill brake system
- flush and fill coolant system
- replace tires (the ones you have are between 8-9 years old)
Other things to check on while you are at it:
- check air filter and replace as required
- check cabin filter and replace as required
- check belts and hoses and replace as required
- flush and fill brake system
- flush and fill coolant system
- replace tires (the ones you have are between 8-9 years old)
Other things to check on while you are at it:
- check air filter and replace as required
- check cabin filter and replace as required
- check belts and hoses and replace as required
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From: Indiana
Brake fluid needs to be flushed. I have mine done every 3-4 years. Not doing so is the #1 culprit why ABS pumps go bad. I don't mean just flush from the reservoir down, but with a factory able tool to cycle the ABS pump and get all that gunk out of there.
Antifreeze is the same way. It may be bright in color, but it still looses its ability to fight off corrosion and function as it should. This is a cheap kit, but should do the job and work on most vehicles. Much cheaper than paying a sealer. Pays for itself in one or two uses.
Antifreeze is the same way. It may be bright in color, but it still looses its ability to fight off corrosion and function as it should. This is a cheap kit, but should do the job and work on most vehicles. Much cheaper than paying a sealer. Pays for itself in one or two uses.
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I did not see battery mentioned. Based on the years you owned the car, best bet its the original one! Even on a tender 24-7 that battery needs to be changed. If it dies on you it will happen on the road not in your driveway.
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I have a '14 Z51 1LT 7MT with about 17.6K on the clock. She's treated well, garaged as I've owned her about for five years. She's on the original factory summer tires with plenty of tread. Oil changed every 3K, transmission fluid and cabin filter replaced about 2 years ago (to help with a slight crunch between first and second, not uncommon). About 4K/year driven. Pads have a little over half life left. And she has an aFe CAI installed in the factory location. Do I need to do any/all of the following:
a. Brake fluid
b. New tires
c. Any other fluids/antifreeze
d. Anything else?
I'm going to have an aftermarket wheel installed and I thought "while I'm at it" (boy that's one of the more expensive phrases in the English language) I'd let master mechanic Mark at Titus-Will in Olympia, WA attend to it. Your thoughts and advice are appreciated (I've done all the mods I want/need)
a. Brake fluid
b. New tires
c. Any other fluids/antifreeze
d. Anything else?
I'm going to have an aftermarket wheel installed and I thought "while I'm at it" (boy that's one of the more expensive phrases in the English language) I'd let master mechanic Mark at Titus-Will in Olympia, WA attend to it. Your thoughts and advice are appreciated (I've done all the mods I want/need)
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a. Brake fluid - Every three years, so YES.and immediately if not yet done.
b. New tires - If garaged and no sign of dry-rotting, I would keep them for street use.
c. Any other fluids/antifreeze: Yes, every five years. Just did it on my 2017. Easy job.
d. Anything else? Differential fluid. Mine looked gunky at 1900 miles, so I was glad I did it. M7 fluid? I did mine at two years and it didn't look bad. If you do it, use a good synthetic ATF for the M7, like Redline D4, as it might give your M7 a smoother disposition.
Also, start using the Ranger Method, or variations thereof outlined in recent threads here, for changing the clutch fluid.
b. New tires - If garaged and no sign of dry-rotting, I would keep them for street use.
c. Any other fluids/antifreeze: Yes, every five years. Just did it on my 2017. Easy job.
d. Anything else? Differential fluid. Mine looked gunky at 1900 miles, so I was glad I did it. M7 fluid? I did mine at two years and it didn't look bad. If you do it, use a good synthetic ATF for the M7, like Redline D4, as it might give your M7 a smoother disposition.
Also, start using the Ranger Method, or variations thereof outlined in recent threads here, for changing the clutch fluid.
Last edited by iclick; May 4, 2022 at 07:14 PM.
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dbird,
If this is a daily driver, or even a weekend toy but driven normally, just follow the GM maint schedule in your owner's manual. with only 4000 miles/year and if lots of short drives, I would suggest following the severe service schedule. otherwise, changing oil at 3000 miles is overkill on modern cars. Get familiar with the oil monitor and its use. Its one of the best in the industry. If you plan on tracking the car, then the track use recommendations in the manual should be your guide.
You probably know from experience that many dealerships will add additional items to the manufacturers service schedule to pad their service revenues. I always assume that the manufacturer knows best since they are the ones on the hook for warranty repairs and not the dealers. So respectfully decline their suggestions.
As for the tires; most manufacturers consider tires at 6 years old as beyond their useful life, regardless of tread depth. Probably should be replaced before any long road trips.
Enjoy!
If this is a daily driver, or even a weekend toy but driven normally, just follow the GM maint schedule in your owner's manual. with only 4000 miles/year and if lots of short drives, I would suggest following the severe service schedule. otherwise, changing oil at 3000 miles is overkill on modern cars. Get familiar with the oil monitor and its use. Its one of the best in the industry. If you plan on tracking the car, then the track use recommendations in the manual should be your guide.
You probably know from experience that many dealerships will add additional items to the manufacturers service schedule to pad their service revenues. I always assume that the manufacturer knows best since they are the ones on the hook for warranty repairs and not the dealers. So respectfully decline their suggestions.
As for the tires; most manufacturers consider tires at 6 years old as beyond their useful life, regardless of tread depth. Probably should be replaced before any long road trips.
Enjoy!