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Looking to get my C6 a tune-up, anyone have any recommendations for National Chains?
If you mean someplace like Pep Boys, Midas or even an "AAA" approved shop, "fugedda bout it"! Most of those guys don't have a clue about working on a Vette. Too many horror stories about cracked rocker panels due to not locating lift pads properly or botched oil changes (using whatever filter they have on the shelf or stripping the oil plug threads). Check with locals in your area for a dedicated Corvette or hi-performance shop....you'll be glad you did!
Just don't do it. Find an experienced independent local mechanic you can trust. I know it's "just a Chevy" but there are enough unique things on a Corvette that even an oil change can get screwed up.
Tuneups have gone the way of the dinosaurs. Nothing but regular maintenance any more. Filters, plugs, oil.
When in doubt, stick to the manual. If you're so inclined, experiencing engine difficulties or otherwise enjoy tinkering, it usually doesn't hurt to replace or refurbish normal wear and tear parts. The usual comes by way of breaking more stuff when you remove things.
Just curious, when should I get a tune up done? I have a 2008 with 27,000 miles.
Change the air filter, clean the MAF sensor with Maf cleaner, and your done with a tune up for a few years until the air filter gets dirty again. Spark Plugs and wires will last 100K, and if your using top tier fuels with cleaners in them, the cleaner in the fuel will keep the injectors clean. If not not using top tire fuels with cleaners in them, then use a bottle of techron about every third fill up.
Note, when you are cleaning the MAF sensor, if the TB vain looks dirty, then clean the vain with the Maf cleaner without removing the TB from the intake manifold.
As for once a year, change the cabin air filter and oil/filter even if you drive the car less than 12K per year. Double check the rest of the fluids to make sure they are topped off, and still in good condition. Also good idea to go through the charging system to check it yearly, as well as cleaning and re-dielectrical greasing of the contact areas.
Every 2 years, do a power flush on the brake fluid to replace it with new fluid.
Every 5 years, power flush and replace the Dexcool in the raditor, as well as change the T stat.
On a auto trans car, you change the filter and fluid every 50K.
If such work is beyond you, then take the car to a GM dealer to have the needed work done. In the cause of power flushing the brake fluid, you have to cycle the ABS pump and it takes a Tech II to do that. Also, with 10 years on the car, would bank that you have some other fluids like power steering fluid that is due for a flush and replacement as well.
Tune-up.....go get premium fuel...put in fuel tank. Change oil with Mobile1. Check air pressure in tires, check tread depth also, make sure radiator has correct amount of Dex-Cool installed. Start car, put car in gear (forward) (1st if standard shift, D if automatic), and DRIVE. Just drive. It will be fine.
No need to replace points and condensor, no need to set timing or valves. Carburetor settings should be fine ( ).
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