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Old 02-13-2008, 12:41 PM
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Question plugs, wires, fluids

k my car will be in the shop this weekend and it'll be getting new plugs, wires, oil change and clutch flush. what spark plugs do yall recommends, wires and oil, i've been using mobil 1 so should i stick with that or is there something a little cheaper that is just as good? thanks for the help guys

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Old 02-13-2008, 12:43 PM
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Mobile 1 pure synthetic or royal purple. NGK TR55 spark plugs, MSD wires.. I use all of those on my car and she runs like a champ
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whats a clutch flush?
Old 02-13-2008, 01:03 PM
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I guess clutch fluid change?
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You have fluid in your master and slave cylinder for your clutch.. This is a better explination...

The clutch master cylinder is located on the firewall typically next to the brake master cylinder and its primary function transfer the clutch pedal pressure to release the clutch. You will know if the clutch master cylinder is failing if you rest your foot on the clutch pedal and the pedal slowly goes to the floor.

The clutch master cylinder also has a reservoir that holds the fluid used in the clutch hydraulic system. If you decide to change the clutch master cylinder it is a good idea to also get a clutch slave cylinder at the same time, as both units typically fail around the same time.

Make sure that you always flush the clutch hydraulic system every time you flush the brakes. Water is the enemy of the clutch master cylinder and if you dont flush the fluid, you will get rust in the clutch system causing the clutch master cylinder to fail.

The clutch slave cylinder is located typically on the clutch bell housing on the transmission and its primary function is to disengage the clutch when you depress the clutch pedal using hydraulic pressure.

If you decide to change the clutch slave cylinder it is a good idea to also get a clutch master cylinder at the same time, as both units typically fail around the same time. Make sure that you always flush the clutch hydraulic system every time you flush the brakes.
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i understand about master cylinder and slave flush, but I thought you were half retarded thinking there was fluid on the clutch. thanks
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Originally Posted by AGRV8D
i understand about master cylinder and slave flush, but I thought you were half retarded thinking there was fluid on the clutch. thanks
i'm not retarded, i was trying to say that the fluid will be changed thats in the cylinders.
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everyone calm down it was just a misunderstanding haha
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Originally Posted by mojolamar
Mobile 1 pure synthetic or royal purple. NGK TR55 spark plugs, MSD wires.. I use all of those on my car and she runs like a champ
There is the answer


End thread. lol
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autozone has castrol syntec on sale /w mobil 1 filter right now. you could try some GC 0w-30 if your AZ stocks it.
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Originally Posted by slayer_taunu
autozone has castrol syntec on sale /w mobil 1 filter right now. you could try some GC 0w-30 if your AZ stocks it.
thanks for the info
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what shop. i hope you arent letting anyone in hachie do it.
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Originally Posted by will350wax
what shop. i hope you arent letting anyone in hachie do it.
Because it takes a rocket scientist to change plugs and wires on an LS1?
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Originally Posted by SilverSierra
Because it takes a rocket scientist to change plugs and wires on an LS1?
i'm installing LTs, ORY and a catback along with the plugs, wires

the shop is up in fort worth, met a guy from z28.com
Old 02-14-2008, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverSierra
Because it takes a rocket scientist to change plugs and wires on an LS1?
you have obviously never been to a shop in waxahachie.
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^hahaha true, they either over charge or don't know what the hell they are doing
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motorcraft is one of the best oils.




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