about 57K, any advice?

07-21-2005, 01:39 PM

i just hit 57K, i recently had cooant service, new accessory belt, and a fuel system cleaning with a new fuel filter. Is there anything else that i should consider having done? thanks
my cardomain

boost21 · 07-21-2005, 01:43 PM

not a fan of the exhaust tips but the car looks good and is low mileage, i am also around 57k how much did the coolent flush run? did your engine temps lower any?

07-21-2005, 08:45 PM

yea ive been meaning to get some new tips, im not a big fan of them either. I dont remember how much the coolant flush was becuase i got all that stuff done at the same time and it was a hefty bill, i think the fuel system and new filter was the bulk of it though.

atc3434 · 07-21-2005, 08:56 PM

Tranny flush. 50k is the limit I would go without doing one, so your due. Not a pan drop either, get a full flush. Usually arond $80. PCV valve is worth check, its cheap and easy to replace.

boost21 · 07-21-2005, 09:12 PM

is there any way to c if its been changed cux i bought the car with 53k miles on it

GAGT7386 · 07-21-2005, 09:17 PM

i'd check the fuel filter and replace it along with the pcv valve coolant and tranny flush. don't wanna wait to long to flush the tranny otherwise the flush may end up hurting more then helping.

Rba007 · 07-21-2005, 10:05 PM

Sell your car while it still has a smidge of value.

Malaclypse · 07-21-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rba007

Sell your car while it still has a smidge of value.

This is the best advice I've heard all year.. GM N-bodies have a tendency to transform into rolling money-pits later in life.. NOT ALL OF THEM... but some do.

Ky2Chi2Atl · 07-22-2005, 09:30 AM

Preventive maintenance...yes, yes, and yes. ANY car will turn into a rolling money-pit if you don't take care of it. Do all that stuff on a timely basis. As Atc said...get the transmission flushed. Some jack-a recommended i wait till 150K. Glad I got a second opinion. Be sure to have ur fuel filter changed. Somehow mine never got changed and now it's rusted on. Now I get to go to the dealer.

What kind of resell are you expecting?!?! ...it's a GA.

Joker694 · 07-22-2005, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GAGT7386

i'd check the fuel filter and replace it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ky2Chi2Atl

Be sure to have ur fuel filter changed

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Originally Posted by BoodabulB

i just hit 57K, i recently had cooant service, new accessory belt, and a fuel system cleaning with a new fuel filter. Is there anything else that i should consider having done? thanks

do as atc says, and change your fuel filter

boost21 · 07-22-2005, 10:51 AM

im not sure if youre talkin 2 me or the guy who started the thread but he said he had his fuel filter changed and i changed mine about a month ago so cool down

Joker694 · 07-22-2005, 11:44 AM

What would make you think I am talking to you? I was talking to the people who can't read.

boost21 · 07-22-2005, 12:29 PM

alright

i was just getting tired of everyone repeating themselves and talking about the fuel filter...i wasnt talkin about what u said

Joker694 · 07-22-2005, 12:36 PM

AznGA · 07-22-2005, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rba007

Sell your car while it still has a smidge of value.

Just because you got rid of yours?

AznGA · 07-22-2005, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Malaclypse

This is the best advice I've heard all year.. GM N-bodies have a tendency to transform into rolling money-pits later in life.. NOT ALL OF THEM... but some do.

Your older Monte isn't much better.

Ky2Chi2Atl · 07-22-2005, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker694

... I was talking to the people who can't read.

Malaclypse · 07-22-2005, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AznGA

Your older Monte isn't much better.

Only things I've put into my car other than regular maintenence in the past 4 years of ownership (I got it used at 32k) are a set of LIM gaskets, a walbro 255, tires,a window motor and front pads/rotors.

When you start counting on N-body wheel bearings, blower resistors, BCMs, brakes (Oh god the brakes), and strut mounts.. it adds up rather quickly.

AznGA · 07-23-2005, 12:07 AM

Well my hard-driven GA has 75k miles and besides regular maintainance, the only thing that went out is LIM gasket.

Telling someone to get rid of his car that has less than 60k miles isn't intelligent in my opinion.

Malaclypse · 07-23-2005, 01:20 AM

In no way did I tell BoodabulB to get rid of hs car. I was replying to Rba007's comment about selling his car while it still retains some value. No he shouldn't really sell his GA. Oh, and I haven't even installed the Walbro fuel pump yet... I plan to do so within the next month because my stock pump is well on its way out and I can't afford to be stranded.

However, N-bodies tend to have problems later in life that rack up pretty large repair bills. Alot of these things aren't preventable (hub bearings failing or BCMs adopting ghosts).

P.S. I have 106k on my car right now. I drive the **** out of it and I know it'll last well past 150k.

07-21-2005, 01:39 PM	#1
BoodabulB Guest Posts: n/a	about 57K, any advice? i just hit 57K, i recently had cooant service, new accessory belt, and a fuel system cleaning with a new fuel filter. Is there anything else that i should consider having done? thanks my cardomain

07-21-2005, 08:56 PM	#4
atc3434 Grand Am Again AKA: Andrew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auburn, NY Age: 38 Posts: 1,999 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	Tranny flush. 50k is the limit I would go without doing one, so your due. Not a pan drop either, get a full flush. Usually arond $80. PCV valve is worth check, its cheap and easy to replace. __________________ 1999 Grand Am SE2 - Blue, TOG Headers, SLP Exhaust, DHP - SOLD 1996 Vert' Z-28 - M6, magnaflow muffler-back, K&N FIPK, Hurst Short-throw - 13.6 @ 103mph. 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Daytona - Go Mango Orange #2832 of 4000. Tune/exhaust. 14.009@97mph. 2002 Saab 9 5 Aero Wagon - 3" turboback/tune. 17psi of sleeper fun just waiting to surprise you.

07-21-2005, 09:17 PM	#6
GAGT7386 Stock & Proud Of It! AKA: Trason Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hudsonville, MI Age: 35 Posts: 433 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	i'd check the fuel filter and replace it along with the pcv valve coolant and tranny flush. don't wanna wait to long to flush the tranny otherwise the flush may end up hurting more then helping. __________________ PLESE STOP DOMESTIC ABUSE by saying no to all of the following: aluminium spoilers, large chrome exhaust, APC and NOS stickers, engulfing vinyl, hyperwhites, cut springs, stock black hoods on other color cars, steelies, $hit body kits that dont flow. We own domestic, lets act like it!

07-21-2005, 10:05 PM	#7
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07-23-2005, 01:20 AM	#20
Malaclypse Wrenched Loose AKA: Scott Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,209 Vehicle: 2013 Malibu 2LT	In no way did I tell BoodabulB to get rid of hs car. I was replying to Rba007's comment about selling his car while it still retains some value. No he shouldn't really sell his GA. Oh, and I haven't even installed the Walbro fuel pump yet... I plan to do so within the next month because my stock pump is well on its way out and I can't afford to be stranded. However, N-bodies tend to have problems later in life that rack up pretty large repair bills. Alot of these things aren't preventable (hub bearings failing or BCMs adopting ghosts). P.S. I have 106k on my car right now. I drive the **** out of it and I know it'll last well past 150k. Last edited by Malaclypse; 07-23-2005 at 01:41 AM.

07-21-2005, 01:43 PM	#2
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	not a fan of the exhaust tips but the car looks good and is low mileage, i am also around 57k how much did the coolent flush run? did your engine temps lower any?

07-21-2005, 08:45 PM	#3
BoodabulB Guest Posts: n/a	yea ive been meaning to get some new tips, im not a big fan of them either. I dont remember how much the coolant flush was becuase i got all that stuff done at the same time and it was a hefty bill, i think the fuel system and new filter was the bulk of it though.

07-21-2005, 09:12 PM	#5
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	is there any way to c if its been changed cux i bought the car with 53k miles on it

07-22-2005, 09:30 AM	#9
Ky2Chi2Atl Big City Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 50 Posts: 26 Vehicle: 98 GA-GT-Sedan	Preventive maintenance...yes, yes, and yes. ANY car will turn into a rolling money-pit if you don't take care of it. Do all that stuff on a timely basis. As Atc said...get the transmission flushed. Some jack-a recommended i wait till 150K. Glad I got a second opinion. Be sure to have ur fuel filter changed. Somehow mine never got changed and now it's rusted on. Now I get to go to the dealer. What kind of resell are you expecting?!?! ...it's a GA.

07-22-2005, 10:51 AM	#11
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	im not sure if youre talkin 2 me or the guy who started the thread but he said he had his fuel filter changed and i changed mine about a month ago so cool down

07-22-2005, 11:44 AM	#12
Joker694 GAGT - Member AKA: Ben Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ortonville, MI Age: 41 Posts: 212 Vehicle: 2005 TSX	What would make you think I am talking to you? I was talking to the people who can't read.

07-22-2005, 12:29 PM	#13
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	alright i was just getting tired of everyone repeating themselves and talking about the fuel filter...i wasnt talkin about what u said

07-22-2005, 12:36 PM	#14
Joker694 GAGT - Member AKA: Ben Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ortonville, MI Age: 41 Posts: 212 Vehicle: 2005 TSX

07-23-2005, 12:07 AM	#19
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Well my hard-driven GA has 75k miles and besides regular maintainance, the only thing that went out is LIM gasket. Telling someone to get rid of his car that has less than 60k miles isn't intelligent in my opinion.

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