The Clean Out :: Tips and/or Advice, Please...

lbwd · #1 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 12:18 AM

Hello,
I would like to clean my car out, mechanically, real good for this summer. Please post the best things to do for my 1996 Seville STS with 161,000 miles on it.

I was thinking of have the cooling system serviced... and maybe some of BG's services... fluids checked, but I haven't actually been able to decide exactly what I need to do.

Your posts are appreciated.
Thanks guys!

Mountie · #2 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lbwd

Hello,
I would like to clean my car out, mechanically, real good for this summer. Please post the best things to do for my 1996 Seville STS with 161,000 miles on it.

I was thinking of have the cooling system serviced... and maybe some of BG's services... fluids checked, but I haven't actually been able to decide exactly what I need to do.

Your posts are appreciated.
Thanks guys!

Replace the serpintine belt ( check pully bearings, etc. when belt removed), have a trusted privatly owned tranny shop change the oil/filter, change the engine oil / filter ( I use syn/blend), fuel filter, coolant - additive pellets, lube job, sparkplugs & wires ( if original)& use elec. plug/boot grease, ....CHECK THE WEAR AREAS ON YOUR RADIATOR HOSES!! I used hose material & tie wraps to pad wear against sharp pionts ( I found the fan shroud 'arms' at the top rubbing against the hose). Check as many hose clamps as you can. ( get a nut driver- it's easier than a screw driver).....air filter - NOT an oiled type!! Refreshen brake fluid as you can, inspect water pump belt. Clean battery.

Check wiring harness for heat related evidence.

That's all I can think of at the moment.

lbwd · #3 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 11:19 AM

Thank you. I'll add it all to my checklist.

EcSTSatic · #4 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 12:16 PM

In addition to what has been mentioned, eyeball your brake system. Look for deteriorated rubber and metal lines, pad thickness, etc. Also have your brake fluid flushed. Over time it absorbs water and other contaminates which damage the system and lower the boiling point.

lbwd · #5 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 04:22 PM

What kind of additives should I consider for my fluids?

**Ranger** · #6 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 05:48 PM

NONE

lbwd · #7 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger

NONE

So they are BS... oh...

**Ranger** · #8 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 06:21 PM

I consider most of them as snake oil and unnecessary.

Raze · #9 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 07:15 PM

how bout doing a full tune up, plugs, wires, fuel filter, check your fuel pressure regulator...

lbwd · #10 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 08:21 PM

Thanks Raze. Sounds excellent. I do have the new Air Filter, Fuel Filter and FPR though. I know for sure it'll be tuned up. I will def add the plugs to my list.

**Ranger** · #11 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 08:39 PM

Be sure to stick with A/C Delco plugs & wires.

Raze · #12 (**permalink**) 03-13-07, 09:44 PM

amen to that ranger...

Mountie · #13 (**permalink**) 03-14-07, 11:56 AM

Well....if we are including as many "check items" as possible, ,.......use soapy water & a clean razorblade to clean the windshield - then new wipers.

SL1CK · #14 (**permalink**) 03-14-07, 03:10 PM

After you tune it up, have your engine detailed. Should be no more than 40-50$, make your engine look new.

lbwd · #15 (**permalink**) 03-14-07, 04:23 PM

Thanks!
I'll make it look new.
It is a little dusty... but was detailed and always is