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You might also check to see if the vehicle has had the "triple flush". This process is to flush the old formulation transmission fluid and replace it with the new (roughly March 2019) ATF. It's not inexpensive, and there can be significant variation in price between dealerships. As I understand it the new fluid does not absorb water thus doing a better job of preserving shift quality and transmission parts, particularly the torque converter.
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I checked with the local Chevy dealer today regarding the transmission flush. Nearly $800. I don't know if that is high, low or about right.
Also trying to locate a set of mint OEM chrome wheels. Mine has the black wheels which I dislike. Looked at a set today here in Louisville. They have the "Corvette" logo on the outside of the rim, but I couldn't find a GM part number on the inside. Not sure if they are OEM, although I would guess GM would not allow any wheel manufacturer to use the "Corvette" logo?
Already love this Z51. It will go. This is my 66th Vette. Mostly owned mid-years. I also have a 2002 with 11,400 miles that I will be selling.
Also trying to locate a set of mint OEM chrome wheels. Mine has the black wheels which I dislike. Looked at a set today here in Louisville. They have the "Corvette" logo on the outside of the rim, but I couldn't find a GM part number on the inside. Not sure if they are OEM, although I would guess GM would not allow any wheel manufacturer to use the "Corvette" logo?
Already love this Z51. It will go. This is my 66th Vette. Mostly owned mid-years. I also have a 2002 with 11,400 miles that I will be selling.
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If I read the owners manual correctly the variable displacement only occurs in ECO mode and does not work in Sport or Track. If that is correct, why buy one of these devices when you can turn the feature off with your driving mode?
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The Range AFM Eliminator works great - I have had one on my car for four years and it has not seen V4 in that period of time. Mine is an A6.
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You can buy the fluid at walmart for about $10 a quart. Bring it to the dealer when you bring the car in if you decide to flush. Rockauto hast the filter, gasket, etc. for less than half of what the dealer will charge you.
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Good luck with Rock Auto. I can't afford their prices since it comes with a good potential for aggravation.
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Most dealerships won't. They want to make the money from selling the parts and they typically warrant their work and they would probably be uneasy using someone else's parts for that reason.
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They would be good if it was something they don't carry but usually not for you to use a cheaper price part and lose the profit from the parts department
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