LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do?
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LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? Hello folks... my '98z28 has 38,600 miles and I've already...
-changed fuel filter once
-change mobile one oil every 6,000 miles (filter every 3k)
-change rear diff. fluid yearly
-change sparkplugs every 10k miles
-change plug wires too
-flush tranny every 15k miles
Am I missing anything? I heard of GM top end cleaner? What's that and is there anything else I need to worry about?
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-changed fuel filter once
-change mobile one oil every 6,000 miles (filter every 3k)
-change rear diff. fluid yearly
-change sparkplugs every 10k miles
-change plug wires too
-flush tranny every 15k miles
Am I missing anything? I heard of GM top end cleaner? What's that and is there anything else I need to worry about?
thanks <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? wassup Rex?
Thanks for the advice! I did exactly what you said and bought a case of dexron III and took it to place where costco used to be. Funny, the people there were wondering why I brought my own fluids. I couldn't tell them why! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Happy NY
anyone else?
Thanks for the advice! I did exactly what you said and bought a case of dexron III and took it to place where costco used to be. Funny, the people there were wondering why I brought my own fluids. I couldn't tell them why! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Happy NY
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Re: LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? Sounds like you're keeping the maintenance up good. At +65K miles I've changed the tranny fluid 3 times (A4), the differential fluid twice (one coming up soon),spark plugs 3 times and the wires once.
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Re: LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by MTWallet:
<strong> Hello folks... my '98z28 has 38,600 miles and I've already...
-changed fuel filter once
-change mobile one oil every 6,000 miles (filter every 3k)
-change rear diff. fluid yearly
-change sparkplugs every 10k miles
-change plug wires too
-flush tranny every 15k miles
Am I missing anything? I heard of GM top end cleaner? What's that and is there anything else I need to worry about?
thanks <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wow, you consider 38,600 miles high? I haved 67k on my 98 and I think Im just average! The only problem I see is that you dont drive your car enough! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> With you living in Hawaii, you have no excuse! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<strong> Hello folks... my '98z28 has 38,600 miles and I've already...
-changed fuel filter once
-change mobile one oil every 6,000 miles (filter every 3k)
-change rear diff. fluid yearly
-change sparkplugs every 10k miles
-change plug wires too
-flush tranny every 15k miles
Am I missing anything? I heard of GM top end cleaner? What's that and is there anything else I need to worry about?
thanks <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wow, you consider 38,600 miles high? I haved 67k on my 98 and I think Im just average! The only problem I see is that you dont drive your car enough! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> With you living in Hawaii, you have no excuse! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Re: LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? Maybe you wouldnt be MTWallet if you drove more than you maintain. (j/k).
Rex, you didnt tell me the rear diff was supposed to have fluid in it............
Good maintenance program man, but agree with the coolant flush. Only have 17,500 on my '00 but it needs a flush off ALL fluids, March-April right Rex!
Rex, you didnt tell me the rear diff was supposed to have fluid in it............
Good maintenance program man, but agree with the coolant flush. Only have 17,500 on my '00 but it needs a flush off ALL fluids, March-April right Rex!
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Re: LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? heh-heh...thanks for the replies folks!
yeah, I bought my z28 used with 19,700 miles..but in less than two yrs have racked up over 18,000. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
that coolant flush, that's next on my list <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
yeah, I bought my z28 used with 19,700 miles..but in less than two yrs have racked up over 18,000. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
that coolant flush, that's next on my list <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Verdad Gallardo Re: LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? no problem Al.gotta question give me a call on the cell.dont for get to use dexcool when your ready to put coolant in.see ya. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Re: LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? Be sure to check those belts and hoses too. While you have that antifreeze out would be a good time to replace them if they are 4 years old. I just did a cam change and replaced my upper and lower radiator hoses although they looked pretty good but they were off so why not. Of course I added new antifreeze at the same time. Mine only has 12K miles but age is a factor on belt and hoses rather than miles.
I change my oil at 6 month intervals rather than miles. I would only have changed it twice in four years at 6000 miles between.
I change my oil at 6 month intervals rather than miles. I would only have changed it twice in four years at 6000 miles between.
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Re: LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? 38000 is still low miles i bought my car in june with 19000 miles on it I just turned 50000 in just 7 months ive put over 30000 on it. I change
my oil every 3000 with synthetic 10w30 along with a fillter change. I would also recomend the coolant change I changed mine at 38000. that 30000 mles are all hiway miles and some track miles 1/4 at a time.
Mark
99Z28 pewter, K&N Cold air <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
my oil every 3000 with synthetic 10w30 along with a fillter change. I would also recomend the coolant change I changed mine at 38000. that 30000 mles are all hiway miles and some track miles 1/4 at a time.
Mark
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Re: LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? Hey thanks everyone for the advice! Rex, thanks for all of your help and take it easy with that 11 sec 35th SS <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
That hose changing advice is good! Ls1tech rules
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That hose changing advice is good! Ls1tech rules
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Re: LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? Hey no problem Al.Ya just did that one pass in the 11s couple weekends ago.for right now just gotta hang in the low 12s until the 6pt rollbar goes in soon.dont want to get banned from the track.
Re: LS1 getting up there in miles -- what to do? Is this a joke? 38,000 miles = high mileage??? LOL
Mine '99 has 86,000 and counting.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Mine '99 has 86,000 and counting.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
