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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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Hey. I just bought an 02 Z28. I am new to the whole 4th gen scene. I have a 3rd gen that ive been driving around that im going to sell soon to help pay for my new car. But i was wondering what you all think i should do with my new baby on a low budget...also what do you guys suggest for taking care of her?? I know about oil and filter every 3k but i know there is more to taking care of it than that...
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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Wash and Wax often.
Lid, headers, and catback(over time)
Change spark plus/Air Filter every 7 months
replace fuel filter every year

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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Welcome and the above are all good suggestions.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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keep the tranny fluid changed every so often to....check out a cutout also if u dont want to go the whole catback route
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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Welcome! Do some of the free mods and then get a lid, headers, and catback! As far as taking care of it...Zaino
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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thanks guys. I saw that K&N makes an entire intake for it too, but is that better than just getting a lid a K&N filter? Also the previous owner of my car told me that K&N filters leave a lot of oil on the MAF, so im not sure if he's just a dumbass who oiled the filter too much or if thats a real problem that i might have to deal with?
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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There's alot of debate on the whole K&N filter oil thing, the general consensus is, there are no real gains from the K&N, they dont filter as well as a paper filter, they are a PITA to clean, and if you oil it too much you get oil on the MAF wires.

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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Shinerbock07
Wash and Wax often.
Lid, headers, and catback(over time)
Change spark plus/Air Filter every 7 months
replace fuel filter every year

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Do you really change your spark plugs every 7 months?
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lol the 7 month spark plug thing sounds stupid
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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If you're changing your plugs every 7 months, you must be buying some el-cheapo ones!

Welcome to the site, and I'm with the wash and wax suggestion. A clean car looks faster! Pick yourself up a lid if your car doesn't have one already. Be sure to check first; you'd be surprised at how many previous owners actually know about aftermarket lids on these cars.
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