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R50/53 Just hit 40,000-preventative maintenance time

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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Just hit 40,000-preventative maintenance time

Ok,

So i've change the brake fluid, the transmission fluid, the coolant, spark plugs.

Is there anything else I should look into getting looked at or replaced?

Trying to keep this baby ticking for a while. Thanks for your help guys.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Drive belt is a definite. I forget how it goes with belt length and different pulleys.
http://www.partsamerica.com/productd...e=1063&PTSet=A
They say 50k but now's not a bad time. Brakes if they haven't been done should be checked.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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You've done some good work! Extra credit for swapping the spark plugs too! I change my plugs every 20K miles, and I can feel a huge difference everytime I do it!

Take off the intercooler and wash it out several times with a good solvent. (Denatured alcohol works great.) You'll be stunned at how much oily residue will wash out. You'll get better heat transfer with a clean intercooler.

Good PM will help keep your car in peak condition!

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