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Replying to: sawyerc (Aug 03, 2008 7:34 am) |
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I know the car has a % of oil life display, but do most people really wait until the oil gets down to the "Change Oil Now" indicator or change it at say 50%? I change my oil at least one time a year because I only put about 7K a year on my Vette. What do you think?
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Replying to: jsouth (Sep 01, 2008 10:01 am) |
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| I'm no expert having owned my C6 for just over 1 year. However, I changed the oil "on it's birthday" at around 4800 mi and the oil life data was around 60%. Based on my experience that would result in around 12K miles before the oil life indicator indicated 0%. I read the owners manual and despite the description of following the oil life data on the dash computer, it also says to "change the oil at minimum of once per year". I called 4 dealers in the area and got answers "all over the map". Some said change at 3K intervals, some at 5K, some at 7.5K, some said follow the oil life data. If I could drive the car all year, I'd probably wait till closer to 10K between oil changes, but it will depend upon how you drive. Make sure to use Mobil 1 Synthetic which is the only oil recommended by the manual. It is pricey. | |
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Interested to buy Corvette#1 for under $15k. Buy newest possible? Particular years? What is consensus? The good? the bad? the ugly? What would you buy?
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If I were in your shoes, I would look for a C5 (1997 or newer). You might have to spend a bit more than 15K to get a nice speciman. So many things were improved on the C5 vs. the C4. BTW, C6 models ( 2005 and newer ) are even better yet. Love my C6. Happy hunting. |
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Replying to: xvzrtgsgl (Sep 03, 2008 7:18 am) A C4 can be a pretty cheap good ride, but you must be prepared for the usual reliability issues with this model. I'd certainly buy the newest model year C4 you could afford. |
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My 86 vette wont start! I drove up to the garage, shut car off to unlock garage doorand now the car wont start, instrument cluster lites up but starter does nothing, checked vats, resistance reading was the same at key and connection at steering columb base, checked fuses, put car in neutral and park, also interior lights dont come on when doors are open but turn on with lite switch. Anybody have any ideas?
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Replying to: cruizertoo (Sep 05, 2008 5:34 pm) |
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Ladies and Gents, I am in the market for my favorite Vette. I have always loved the L82 model body and I am interested in purchasing one. There are several nice, nice machines available for reasonable prices. My question is: what are the dangers, potential or otherwise, that I need to be aware of?? I thought I remember years ago hearing of "issues" with these year models. Any and all thoughts will be appreciated. Thanks Ron
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