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Old 10-31-2014, 11:41 PM
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what should i do

Ok soo what should I do my 2006 cobalt ss/sc is about to hit 60,000 miles
what kind of maintenance should I do and performance
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Fluids check/swap/top up. Brake check/job. Air filter check/change. Check plugs and wires. Rust check. Check bushings, control arms, tie rods/suspension components. Check belts. Inspect exhaust. Check for fuel leaks, mainly under drivers side near seat. Check/change wiper blades. Check/change bulbs. Tighten any loose bolts found back to spec. Vacuum. Armorall. Wash. Wax. lol

Basically just fine tooth comb everything and if anything odd stands out, ask for some help if you need to.
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Sweet thank you sir
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Yup i would say check all your suspension/brakes/steering stuff. For sure change your fluids oil/transmission/coolant/wiper fuild etc
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Just hit 90 with mine.
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Mod it!
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X2 mod it

Make sure your intercooler pump is working too
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Fluids, Plugs, check belt, also check all your radiator and heater core lines. Not so much for milage, but for age. If they are really squishy, its a good time to swap em all out for new ones.
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Sounds good and what kind of mods
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Tvs 1900
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Sounds good if I had the money
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oh also def replace your vacuum lines if they are looking all cracked up like most are.

tell us what your cash net allows for and we can point you in the right direction mods wise.
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Pretty sure the owners manual shows what maintenance to do on the car
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Don't forget to change your fuel filter. Most people never do it. And clean your throttle body.
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I have a new throttle body ordered and I'm probably at 300-400 a month for play money
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Best thing you can do is figure out what do you want to use the car for, how much power you want, and how much your willing to spend. Then go from there.

Personally I'd start with an option b install and look at the supporting mods first before going for power.
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60k is nothing to worry about....

My car is at 59800 (parked for the winter), so close enough to 60k.

While I upgraded a lot of parts on my car, the remaining factory items are still like the day I drove her home brand new.

Just check things like your air filter, fuel filter, cabin filter, suspension components, and should be set.
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Im at 66k in mine, daily driven all year round. Although ive replaced everything on it that you mentioned, it has been going great.

E85 /fully bolted/2.8 pulley/full suspension and she is really fun.

You should have nothing major to worry about just little maintenance things.
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60k is nothing to worry about....

My car is at 59800 (parked for the winter), so close enough to 60k.

While I upgraded a lot of parts on my car, the remaining factory items are still like the day I drove her home brand new.

Just check things like your air filter, fuel filter, cabin filter, suspension components, and should be set.
Lucky you
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Originally Posted by riceburner
Lucky you
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Wow nice low miles!!! I would get some basic mods on it too Have some fun with it, it is young yet.




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