Some newbie questions about fluid changes, etc.
03-24-2008, 03:10 PM
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Some newbie questions about fluid changes, etc. Just got an 02 Z28 and I am in the process of changing fluids and all that jazz. I was just wondering if there was anything I could probably not do myself (I don't have access to a lift).
I changed the oil, now I am looking to change the:
- fuel filter
- PCV valve
- Trans fluid (M6)
- Rear Diff fluid
- Belt
- Brake fluid
Are all these jobs easy enough to do on my own? Anything you recommend I take to my mechanic? Oh and to change the main belt is anything in the way that needs to be removed? I think the airbox might obstruct access to the belt, but I can't remember. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
I changed the oil, now I am looking to change the:
- fuel filter
- PCV valve
- Trans fluid (M6)
- Rear Diff fluid
- Belt
- Brake fluid
Are all these jobs easy enough to do on my own? Anything you recommend I take to my mechanic? Oh and to change the main belt is anything in the way that needs to be removed? I think the airbox might obstruct access to the belt, but I can't remember. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
03-26-2008, 09:19 PM
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change the clutch fluid to 
...you really don t even have to take hte air box off if you dont want to, any basic knowledge and you can do everything listed...id spray some pb blaster on the fuel filter 1st and do all the other stuff then do that last. GL
...you really don t even have to take hte air box off if you dont want to, any basic knowledge and you can do everything listed...id spray some pb blaster on the fuel filter 1st and do all the other stuff then do that last. GL
03-27-2008, 12:54 AM
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all the jobs u listed can be done by you, and trust me after you complete them youll feel much better about saving yourself a couple hundred dollars of labor!
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm
i think they have write ups for everything except the brake fluid on there. all really easy to follow!
and take ur time!!
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm
i think they have write ups for everything except the brake fluid on there. all really easy to follow!
and take ur time!!
03-27-2008, 12:05 PM
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Most people I know jsut get it from autozone. Myself I do not use it so(hard to find in hawaii) Also if your local parts store does not have it in stock you could prob have them order it.
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03-27-2008, 01:33 PM
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all the jobs u listed can be done by you, and trust me after you complete them youll feel much better about saving yourself a couple hundred dollars of labor!
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm
i think they have write ups for everything except the brake fluid on there. all really easy to follow!
and take ur time!!
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm
i think they have write ups for everything except the brake fluid on there. all really easy to follow!
and take ur time!!
It's called "bonding time" with your car
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