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01ss87iroc
2nd Gear
Member # 1763

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Hey all, As the subject line says, I'm taking a little road trip cross country in a few weeks. I am going to bring my ss to the shop to have a couple of things looked at (creaky clutch, metal clunking from the rear) before I hit the road. The car is an 01ss with approximately 24k. Only service since I bought it with 7k has been oil changes and tire rotation. Any suggestions? I figured I will change the fuel filter, transmission and differential fluid when I get back, but thought I should get some additional advice. Thanks! [Smile]

[ 23. May 2003, 09:22 AM: Message edited by: 01ss87iroc ]

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poSSum
AutoXer
Member # 119

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We've put over 55,000 miles on our '99, most of it on road trips, and haven't done anything special other than routine maintenance. The car has performed flawlessly.

If you have the auburn diff it calls for more frequent fluid changes than the Torsen.

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Bill Mason
2nd Gear
Member # 1807

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AlL I would suggest is the basic fluid checks (oil, anti-freeze, etc) and belt checks (serpentine and alternator). The belts should be okay....it's just for peace of mind. It would be good idea to check tire pressures too. Really, with the low mileage you have on the car, everything should be okay.

Bill M
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01ss87iroc
2nd Gear
Member # 1763

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Thanks! That's what I thought. I was thinking of changing the rear differential fluid (Torsen), but there are no leaks, whines, etc. and I would hate have the dealer change the fluid and then have a small leak or whine that I need to fix on the road. I'll just change it when I get back...

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NATESS
3rd Gear
Member # 982

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I have an '02 with 25k on it, and the only major stuff i've had done to it besides the oil changes and tire rotations is rear diff changed, brake fluid flushed and changed, and trans fluid changed. also check you air filter.

[ 23. May 2003, 01:28 PM: Message edited by: NATESS ]

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01ss87iroc
2nd Gear
Member # 1763

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Thanks! Guess I'm almost ready to hit the road then... [Big Grin]

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ss_rs_z
4th Gear
Member # 1888

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Good Luck with your trip 01ss and have a great time. All of the above information shouyld do it for you. Becareful and enjoy yourself. [Big Grin]

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01ss87iroc
2nd Gear
Member # 1763

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quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
Good Luck with your trip 01ss and have a great time. All of the above information shouyld do it for you. Becareful and enjoy yourself.

Thanks ss_rs_z! Next question...should I pick up the V1? Hoo-hah!! [Big Grin]

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