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blackgtbeauty
07-20-2008, 04:37 PM
Wasn't sure of an appropriate subject, but it'll work :grin:

As you can see from my sig, I will be going through car changes, so my intermediate car, my '97 L, needs some TLC to make it daily driver friendly.

What are some things that should be done? It has about 135k miles, I know is needs pads and rotors, battery, air filter, fuel filter, oil change, plugs, wires.

Should I get a tranny flush (it's Auto) or anything else like that done? It hasn't been run in a while, I'm going to get the battery later on in the week, and fire it up.

I'd like to get a list compiled that anyone could look up and go from one part/fluid to another one by one. So I want to hear the ideas and habits that SL-ier's have on this and see what can be compiled.

sexystover
07-20-2008, 07:57 PM
how long did it sit? im just curious because i picked up a 98 outback that sat for about a year and i wanna get it up and running so i probably need the same list

blackgtbeauty
07-20-2008, 11:19 PM
a while, over the last winter.

I can imagine the gas is probably crap too now that I think about it.

OutbackMat
07-21-2008, 09:14 AM
I had the auto trans on my car flushed at 110K. And don't just do a drain and refill. We went through about 25 qts before it started to come out clean.... The rear can be drained and filled though. You should do both if you're going to do it at all.

Huffer
07-21-2008, 10:15 AM
What are some things that should be done? It has about 135k miles, I know is needs pads and rotors, battery, air filter, fuel filter, oil change, plugs, wires.

Should I get a tranny flush (it's Auto) or anything else like that done? It hasn't been run in a while, I'm going to get the battery later on in the week, and fire it up.

I would change out all the fluids, the AT you can just drain and refill a couple of times. 25qts is a bit excessive. Throw some Lubegard ATF Protectant in there for good measure.

Check your tire pressures and check treads for warping or cupping...flat spots might roll out ok.

You could run some seafoam through the tank to help clean up deposits.

BE-Fresh
07-21-2008, 11:40 AM
You can't sell your car....If you do I want dibs on the wheels, headlights and tailights

chuckthefuk
07-22-2008, 10:14 AM
Cam Seals
Crank Seals
Timing Belt w/ Tensioner
Crank Pulley if yours is rusted and seized.
Fuel Filter
Water Pump w/ Gasket
Thermostat

And if your car is throwing codes:
Knock Sensor
O2 Sensor.

- Chuck