I've owned a 2010 R57, S for about 7 years now. It was originally a replacement for one of my bikes (MotoGuzzi) as that was what I traded it for, but that's another story.
Car is clean, garage kept, under a dust cover, yada yada.Got it with 30k miles, nothing but oil and air filter changes and just now broke 40k miles. The reason for this long winded question is ... this now has become my second car (not a toy,sunday driver) and driven pretty much daily, I am wondering what are the most important preventive maintenance services one should do at 10 years of sheltered life and 40k miles?
P.s, I've always driven this lil go kart spiritedly and it still makes me smile almost as much as scraping pegs on the Cherohala Skyway!
P.s.2... she still runs like a top.
Car is clean, garage kept, under a dust cover, yada yada.Got it with 30k miles, nothing but oil and air filter changes and just now broke 40k miles. The reason for this long winded question is ... this now has become my second car (not a toy,sunday driver) and driven pretty much daily, I am wondering what are the most important preventive maintenance services one should do at 10 years of sheltered life and 40k miles?
P.s, I've always driven this lil go kart spiritedly and it still makes me smile almost as much as scraping pegs on the Cherohala Skyway!
P.s.2... she still runs like a top.
I'm sorry I forgot to include the "please, and thanks in advance" in the recommendation query, lol! Owners Manual doesn't offer much more than a brake fluid flush.
I was picking the brains of the forum (the amount of expertise here is pretty amazing) to see if it was your car, what would you do to keep it running well and dependably.
I have the N14 engine and have been very careful with oil level..... surprised with over 200 views not even a sarcastic suggestion!
Once again, much obliged in advance, fg
I was picking the brains of the forum (the amount of expertise here is pretty amazing) to see if it was your car, what would you do to keep it running well and dependably.
I have the N14 engine and have been very careful with oil level..... surprised with over 200 views not even a sarcastic suggestion!
Once again, much obliged in advance, fg
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If it seems to run ok, I would start by getting all the fluids up to date. Then, maybe change out the spark plugs?
I would also consider getting the timing chain stretch measured.
I would also consider getting the timing chain stretch measured.
Excellent, had contemplated plugs but had not thought about timing chain wear at 40K miles. Yet , it's 10 years old so thanks kindly for the info.
Keep 'em coming,fg
Keep 'em coming,fg
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I would check the timing chain for peace of mind, rather than wait for it to become a necessity. Originally Posted by Fratedog
Excellent, had contemplated plugs but had not thought about timing chain wear at 40K miles. Yet , it's 10 years old so thanks kindly for the info.Keep 'em coming,fg
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You could do it yourself if you're somewhat handy with a wrench.Originally Posted by Fratedog
I agree and I will. Is that a time consuming procedure at a reputable shop?
This is the tool:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben.../028634sch01a/
And the first couple steps here show you how to check the tension:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm
My "handy" with a wrench is oil and spark plugs. That stuff with the timing chain is Phd stuff to me,LoL!
Thanks again
Thanks again


