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R50/53 67k Miles, Maintenance?

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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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67k Miles, Maintenance?

My 06 r50 is almost at 70k miles. What maintenance should i be doing?

When i got her she was at 55k, so i dont know exactly what had been done already.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 03:45 AM
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If you do not know the history I would at least:

Change oil/filter
Change Brake Fluid
Change Gearbox Fluid
Change Drivebelt
Change Air Filter & Pollen Filter
Change Power Steering fluid and check PS fan operation
Check radiator fan - low and high speed
Change coolant
Top off blinker fluid
Replace tires if over 5 years old

Inspect strut mounts, lower control arm bushing (probably worn) , brake pad thickness.



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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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+1 on the blinker fluid. i ran dry one time, man was that a headache!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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Blinker fluid is now $18.95

No wonder why I don't see anyone using their directionals any more

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=22

Might want to add Summer air to the tires while you are at it

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=31
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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^bahahahahah!!!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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Inspection #2 was due at ABOUT 60,000 miles....so it was likely not done...
check on the site here or the manual for the items. It is mostly labour, plus a few filters and fluids.
 
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