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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 04:35 AM
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Okay this is my first Camaro 2000 Z28. I just happen to hit 100,000 ( mostly highway miles) miles and was hoping what are some tips on checking?? Like wha need to be done to maintain well. Because i always maintain it but just recently had a full tune up at 90k ( got the car at 87k), plus i always change oil and wash my filter every 3k miles. I'm also planing to change my shocks and struts. Any recommendations on the shocks and struts??? I want it to ride smooth like im riding on air. Please reply back asap. Thanks.
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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bilstiens would be a great setup...not to expensive and give a very nice ride....

id change all fluids....from the diff to the radiator, plugs, wires, and filters....
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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Should i flush the engine???
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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you have the wrong car if you want it to feel like you are riding on air....lol

I would consider a Cadillac El Dorado or something along those lines.
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Maybe i got used to my dads Cadillac XRL lolz. So bilstiens shocks are good???
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Should i flush the engine???
No. Just give it a tune up. Belts, hoses, fuel filter, coolant etc... And check your front end parts for play.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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try swapping out the whole car for the Cadillac with the ls1 motor... that might help lol
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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those shocks will make the car ride like night and day compared to the crappy de carbon shocks you probably have on there now
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