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Old 03-19-2010, 11:33 PM
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Default 74K Mile/Winter Maintenance for New Season.

Hey guys, just need to basic info. My 2000 Z28 has been in storage for all winter and now the weather is finally getting warm and nicer out. I have been starting the car about 1-3 times a week through out winter to keep everything clean and running solid for the engine. Before I put the car away for winter I had the oil changed and the coolant. I am just wondering with the mileage that Im at and after sitting for quite awhile over winter, what basic maintenance stuff do i need to do??(Change the oil again,Replace Fuel Filter, Trans & Diff Fluid/Filters)..Any help or advice would be great.
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Insert key, start, drive.
How much run time did you put on it during the winter? Short your oil change interval an equivalent number of miles.
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I let it run for about 10-15mins each time i started it to get it up to operating temp.
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Originally Posted by fleetmgr
Insert key, start, drive.
How much run time did you put on it during the winter? Short your oil change interval an equivalent number of miles.
yup, the car shouldnt need anything special

if you are worried, go get a gas can and put same fresh gas in it.
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Originally Posted by slvr98camaro
yup, the car shouldnt need anything special

if you are worried, go get a gas can and put same fresh gas in it.
ok sounds good...So i should not worry about the trans or diff??
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Originally Posted by STREET99
ok sounds good...So i should not worry about the trans or diff??
Flush those puppies according to your normal regimen. I do mine every 30k.
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ok sounds good...So i should not worry about the trans or diff??
Nope. If anything, the trans is better off than the engine in this regard. It has fewer places for air/moisture to get in. The diff is the same way.
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ok, thanks for the advice guys.




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