Fluids need to be replaced
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Racer
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Fluids need to be replaced
i am hoping to do the run to the National Convention in August.
will be a 5,ooo+ mile trip for me
i have a 2014 Stingray / M7 that will have 55,ooo miles on it by then.
i bought it used with 34,ooo miles on it,
the only thing has has happened so far with me are oil changes
i do not know, but suspect nothing was changed prior to my purchase
Asking the Genius Forum members
what fluids should i have changed before the trip?
thx
will be a 5,ooo+ mile trip for me
i have a 2014 Stingray / M7 that will have 55,ooo miles on it by then.
i bought it used with 34,ooo miles on it,
the only thing has has happened so far with me are oil changes
i do not know, but suspect nothing was changed prior to my purchase
Asking the Genius Forum members
what fluids should i have changed before the trip?
thx
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
i am hoping to do the run to the National Convention in August.
will be a 5,ooo+ mile trip for me
i have a 2014 Stingray / M7 that will have 55,ooo miles on it by then.
i bought it used with 34,ooo miles on it,
the only thing has has happened so far with me are oil changes
i do not know, but suspect nothing was changed prior to my purchase
Asking the Genius Forum members
what fluids should i have changed before the trip?
thx
will be a 5,ooo+ mile trip for me
i have a 2014 Stingray / M7 that will have 55,ooo miles on it by then.
i bought it used with 34,ooo miles on it,
the only thing has has happened so far with me are oil changes
i do not know, but suspect nothing was changed prior to my purchase
Asking the Genius Forum members
what fluids should i have changed before the trip?
thx
Bill
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At 9 years old, I’d change everything before a road trip like that. I’m assuming this is a street car, so there no reason to get exotic with the fluids, just follow factory specs and all will be fine
brake fluid
coolant
oil
differential
transmisson
if it hasn’t been done, drop a new cabin air filter in at the same time.
brake fluid
coolant
oil
differential
transmisson
if it hasn’t been done, drop a new cabin air filter in at the same time.
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I would ad to the growing list a new serpentine belt if yours is old. emergency road kit consisting of fix a flat, tire plug kit ,small cigarette lighter air compressor just to get you off the highway in an emergency. flashlight, qt of oil, rags, gloves, tie wraps ,small assortment of tools all in a plastic container.
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I buy a used car and I am getting a PDI done to see any mechanical issues before money changes hands. After I determine I am keeping it, I go off a simple saying I have. "It flows, it goes".
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You should definitely do the coolant now - maintenance calls for every 5 years or 150K miles. Wouldn't hurt to do a brake fluid flush also.
Othewise, you have been given a lot of good suggestions for getting your car back in shape maintenance wise.
Othewise, you have been given a lot of good suggestions for getting your car back in shape maintenance wise.
