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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:09 AM
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Problem solved!!! Was the thermostat!!! Convinced the local dealer to sell me one at $95 ish....install no big deal. Did the earl change too while I was at it. Reset the oil life...all is well. Thanks a lot guys. Liking this forum a lot. Getting close to the 60k service. At this point, brakes are done, brake fluid, oil, thermostat, belt and tires. What else am I missing for 60k service???
I'd start thinking about changing out the transmission oil. I changed that and the differential at about 60K. Check the bushings on the control arms (tension strut) on the front axle. Mine were cracked when I got the car with 37k.
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Originally Posted by Viperchad
Problem solved!!! Was the thermostat!!! Convinced the local dealer to sell me one at $95 ish....install no big deal. Did the earl change too while I was at it. Reset the oil life...all is well. Thanks a lot guys. Liking this forum a lot. Getting close to the 60k service. At this point, brakes are done, brake fluid, oil, thermostat, belt and tires. What else am I missing for 60k service???
I'd start thinking about changing out the transmission oil. I changed that and the differential at about 60K. Check the bushings on the control arms (tension strut) on the front axle. Mine were cracked when I got the car with 37k.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Viperchad
Problem solved!!! Was the thermostat!!! Convinced the local dealer to sell me one at $95 ish....install no big deal. Did the earl change too while I was at it. Reset the oil life...all is well. Thanks a lot guys. Liking this forum a lot. Getting close to the 60k service. At this point, brakes are done, brake fluid, oil, thermostat, belt and tires. What else am I missing for 60k service???
I'd start thinking about changing out the transmission oil. I changed that and the differential at about 60K. Check the bushings on the control arms (tension strut) on the front axle. Mine were cracked when I got the car with 37k.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Viperchad
Problem solved!!! Was the thermostat!!! Convinced the local dealer to sell me one at $95 ish....install no big deal. Did the earl change too while I was at it. Reset the oil life...all is well. Thanks a lot guys. Liking this forum a lot. Getting close to the 60k service. At this point, brakes are done, brake fluid, oil, thermostat, belt and tires. What else am I missing for 60k service???
I'd start thinking about changing out the transmission oil. I changed that and the differential at about 60K. Check the bushings on the control arms (tension strut) on the front axle. Mine were cracked when I got the car with 37k.
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Originally Posted by Viperchad
Problem solved!!! Was the thermostat!!! Convinced the local dealer to sell me one at $95 ish....install no big deal. Did the earl change too while I was at it. Reset the oil life...all is well. Thanks a lot guys. Liking this forum a lot. Getting close to the 60k service. At this point, brakes are done, brake fluid, oil, thermostat, belt and tires. What else am I missing for 60k service???
I'd start thinking about changing out the transmission oil. I changed that and the differential at about 60K. Check the bushings on the control arms (tension strut) on the front axle. Mine were cracked when I got the car with 37k.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Viperchad
Problem solved!!! Was the thermostat!!! Convinced the local dealer to sell me one at $95 ish....install no big deal. Did the earl change too while I was at it. Reset the oil life...all is well. Thanks a lot guys. Liking this forum a lot. Getting close to the 60k service. At this point, brakes are done, brake fluid, oil, thermostat, belt and tires. What else am I missing for 60k service???
I'd start thinking about changing out the transmission oil. I changed that and the differential at about 60K. Check the bushings on the control arms (tension strut) on the front axle. Mine were cracked when I got the car with 37k.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Viperchad
Problem solved!!! Was the thermostat!!! Convinced the local dealer to sell me one at $95 ish....install no big deal. Did the earl change too while I was at it. Reset the oil life...all is well. Thanks a lot guys. Liking this forum a lot. Getting close to the 60k service. At this point, brakes are done, brake fluid, oil, thermostat, belt and tires. What else am I missing for 60k service???
I'd start thinking about changing out the transmission oil. I changed that and the differential at about 60K. Check the bushings on the control arms (tension strut) on the front axle. Mine were cracked when I got the car with 37k.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Viperchad
Problem solved!!! Was the thermostat!!! Convinced the local dealer to sell me one at $95 ish....install no big deal. Did the earl change too while I was at it. Reset the oil life...all is well. Thanks a lot guys. Liking this forum a lot. Getting close to the 60k service. At this point, brakes are done, brake fluid, oil, thermostat, belt and tires. What else am I missing for 60k service???
I'd start thinking about changing out the transmission oil. I changed that and the differential at about 60K. Check the bushings on the control arms (tension strut) on the front axle. Mine were cracked when I got the car with 37k.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Viperchad
Problem solved!!! Was the thermostat!!! Convinced the local dealer to sell me one at $95 ish....install no big deal. Did the earl change too while I was at it. Reset the oil life...all is well. Thanks a lot guys. Liking this forum a lot. Getting close to the 60k service. At this point, brakes are done, brake fluid, oil, thermostat, belt and tires. What else am I missing for 60k service???
I'd start thinking about changing out the transmission oil. I changed that and the differential at about 60K. Check the bushings on the control arms (tension strut) on the front axle. Mine were cracked when I got the car with 37k.
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