do i need any service at 30K miles?
07-22-2009, 06:46 PM
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You don't need a full blown 30K, but there is some sutff that I would take care of. I would highly recommend a trans flush/fluid change, gear oil change, LOF, and at least a good once over under the car to make sure it's all there. 
If you bought a Vette, then don't be too cheap to at least take care of it. You should see what some of the fluids coming out of freeway driven/babied cars look like after 30K.
If you bought a Vette, then don't be too cheap to at least take care of it. You should see what some of the fluids coming out of freeway driven/babied cars look like after 30K.
07-22-2009, 07:06 PM
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According to the 2005 owner's manual, page 6-5, you should be doing these items every other oil change:
In addition, you should have done these items at 25K:
Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b).
Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c).
Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d).
Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e).
Lubricate body components. See footnote (f).
Replace passenger compartment air filter. See footnote (j).
Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c).
Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d).
Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e).
Lubricate body components. See footnote (f).
Replace passenger compartment air filter. See footnote (j).
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks.
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.
leaks.
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.
Routine maintenance and you should be good to go.
07-22-2009, 10:15 PM
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Well Billy, I got pretty blasted on here for getting the 30K mile service. Actually spoke to the dealer about it and their story was - depends on your driving routine and conditions, where you live, etc.
I didn't spend $60K on a car to treat it like crap. It's my DD and I put allot of miles on it so it doesn't get to sit in a garage day in and day out. I finally felt like the service was warranted in Houston heat (esp since it's been well over 100 degrees for 2 months), is dry and dusty.
That's my take anyway.
I didn't spend $60K on a car to treat it like crap. It's my DD and I put allot of miles on it so it doesn't get to sit in a garage day in and day out. I finally felt like the service was warranted in Houston heat (esp since it's been well over 100 degrees for 2 months), is dry and dusty.
That's my take anyway.
07-22-2009, 10:32 PM
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07-23-2009, 07:14 AM
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Lick Our Fingers. Some dealers want more than just to take the money of people who won't take the time to learn about their car from the manual but rather just trust everything the dealer says. Kinky, huh? 
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07-23-2009, 07:26 AM
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Quick reference chart for everycar
OIL - LUBE – FILTER ---------------------- 3,000 to 5,000 miles*
TIRE ROTATION ----------------------------- 5,000 to 7,500 Miles depending on tire style*
PCV VALVE ----------------------------------- Yearly, replace and service PCV system
WHOLE CAR DIAGNOSIS ------------------ Yearly and before purchase or sale
FUEL FILTER --------------------------------- Yearly or as needed
BATTERY SERVICE ------------------------- Yearly or as needed
AIR CONDITIONING ------------------------ Check every spring or as needed
RADIATOR COOLANT ---------------------- Every two years, flush*
BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSH ------------------- Every year
CLUTCH SYSTEM FLUSH ----------------- Every year
RADIATOR CAP ------------------------------ Replace every two years,
ENGINE OIL FLUSH ------------------------ 2 Years or 30,000 Miles
AUTOMATIC TRANS FLUSH ------------- 2 Years or 24,000 miles*
POWER STEERING FLUSH -------------- 2 Years or 24,000 miles
EGR SYSTEM SERVICE -------------------- 2 Years or 24,000 miles*
4X4 TRANSFER CASE ----------------------- 15,000 to 50,000 miles*
CARBON CLEANING ------------------------ 2 Years or 30,000 miles or as needed*
THROTTLE-BODY SERVICE -------------- 2 Years or 30,000 miles or as needed*
RADIATOR & HEATER HOSES ----------- 4 Years or 60,000 miles
DRIVE BELTS --------------------------------- 4 Years or 60,000 miles
TIMING BELT --------------------------------- 4 Years or 60,000 miles*
DIFFERENTIAL FLUID -------------------- 15,000 to 50,000 miles*
MANUAL TRANS SERVICE ---------------- 15,000 to 50,000 miles*
VALVES ----------------------------------------- Adjust per owner’s manual
SCAN FOR COMPUTER CODES --------- When amber “CHECK ENGINE” Light is on
OXYGEN SENSOR --------------------------- Per owner’s manual or as needed
OIL - LUBE – FILTER ---------------------- 3,000 to 5,000 miles*
TIRE ROTATION ----------------------------- 5,000 to 7,500 Miles depending on tire style*
PCV VALVE ----------------------------------- Yearly, replace and service PCV system
WHOLE CAR DIAGNOSIS ------------------ Yearly and before purchase or sale
FUEL FILTER --------------------------------- Yearly or as needed
BATTERY SERVICE ------------------------- Yearly or as needed
AIR CONDITIONING ------------------------ Check every spring or as needed
RADIATOR COOLANT ---------------------- Every two years, flush*
BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSH ------------------- Every year
CLUTCH SYSTEM FLUSH ----------------- Every year
RADIATOR CAP ------------------------------ Replace every two years,
ENGINE OIL FLUSH ------------------------ 2 Years or 30,000 Miles
AUTOMATIC TRANS FLUSH ------------- 2 Years or 24,000 miles*
POWER STEERING FLUSH -------------- 2 Years or 24,000 miles
EGR SYSTEM SERVICE -------------------- 2 Years or 24,000 miles*
4X4 TRANSFER CASE ----------------------- 15,000 to 50,000 miles*
CARBON CLEANING ------------------------ 2 Years or 30,000 miles or as needed*
THROTTLE-BODY SERVICE -------------- 2 Years or 30,000 miles or as needed*
RADIATOR & HEATER HOSES ----------- 4 Years or 60,000 miles
DRIVE BELTS --------------------------------- 4 Years or 60,000 miles
TIMING BELT --------------------------------- 4 Years or 60,000 miles*
DIFFERENTIAL FLUID -------------------- 15,000 to 50,000 miles*
MANUAL TRANS SERVICE ---------------- 15,000 to 50,000 miles*
VALVES ----------------------------------------- Adjust per owner’s manual
SCAN FOR COMPUTER CODES --------- When amber “CHECK ENGINE” Light is on
OXYGEN SENSOR --------------------------- Per owner’s manual or as needed