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96 SL1 124K...time for checkup?
Hi everyone, I don't know much about cars, and my Saturn's a used car that
I've had for close to 6 yrs. I don't have my manual anymore, so I don't know what I should do for my 100K checkup. I've gotten my brake cylinders, front and rear brakes, muffler/exhaust pipe, and spark plugs all changed within the past year or 2 (spark plugs around 4-5 yrs ago). I think around the time I got my spark plugs changed, I got my linkage (?) replaced in my stick shift since I couldn't get into 1st or 2nd gear. Should I just go to the Saturn dealer and get a checkup? What entails a checkup for the 100K+ cars? (How much would it cost?) I'm sorry I'm not much help when it comes to cars. Last time I went to PepBoys for my brakes, they told me that my alternator belt was cracking...How do I check that, to know if they are trying to jip me of my $$? Thanks a bunch for any kind of help! -Tenshiryu |
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....here's what my old dealer suggests for service. I'd guess it's pretty
similar to other dealers. http://www.saturnsd.com/Flashsite/Se...hedule_sl.html "tenshiryu" > wrote in message lkaboutautos.com... > Hi everyone, I don't know much about cars, and my Saturn's a used car that > I've had for close to 6 yrs. > > I don't have my manual anymore, so I don't know what I should do for my > 100K checkup. I've gotten my brake cylinders, front and rear brakes, > muffler/exhaust pipe, and spark plugs all changed within the past year or > 2 (spark plugs around 4-5 yrs ago). I think around the time I got my > spark plugs changed, I got my linkage (?) replaced in my stick shift since > I couldn't get into 1st or 2nd gear. > > Should I just go to the Saturn dealer and get a checkup? What entails a > checkup for the 100K+ cars? (How much would it cost?) > > I'm sorry I'm not much help when it comes to cars. Last time I went to > PepBoys for my brakes, they told me that my alternator belt was > cracking...How do I check that, to know if they are trying to jip me of my > $$? > > Thanks a bunch for any kind of help! > -Tenshiryu > |
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How about a 96 SL2 with 245,000 miles on it?
"Jonnie Santos" > wrote in message news:dyi8d.35358$uY3.25412@fed1read03... > ...here's what my old dealer suggests for service. I'd guess it's pretty > similar to other dealers. > > http://www.saturnsd.com/Flashsite/Se...hedule_sl.html > > > "tenshiryu" > wrote in message > lkaboutautos.com... >> Hi everyone, I don't know much about cars, and my Saturn's a used car >> that >> I've had for close to 6 yrs. >> >> I don't have my manual anymore, so I don't know what I should do for my >> 100K checkup. I've gotten my brake cylinders, front and rear brakes, >> muffler/exhaust pipe, and spark plugs all changed within the past year or >> 2 (spark plugs around 4-5 yrs ago). I think around the time I got my >> spark plugs changed, I got my linkage (?) replaced in my stick shift >> since >> I couldn't get into 1st or 2nd gear. >> >> Should I just go to the Saturn dealer and get a checkup? What entails a >> checkup for the 100K+ cars? (How much would it cost?) >> >> I'm sorry I'm not much help when it comes to cars. Last time I went to >> PepBoys for my brakes, they told me that my alternator belt was >> cracking...How do I check that, to know if they are trying to jip me of >> my >> $$? >> >> Thanks a bunch for any kind of help! >> -Tenshiryu >> > > |
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....wow, that's a lot of miles. I'm guessing you already have a system using
the mileage intervals on the basic schedule for reference. You probably strike up some good conversation at the dealer too. Do you use this vehicle for work, or have a long commute or just love to drive? (just curious) "Ben" > wrote in message ... > How about a 96 SL2 with 245,000 miles on it? > > > "Jonnie Santos" > wrote in message > news:dyi8d.35358$uY3.25412@fed1read03... >> ...here's what my old dealer suggests for service. I'd guess it's pretty >> similar to other dealers. >> >> http://www.saturnsd.com/Flashsite/Se...hedule_sl.html >> >> >> "tenshiryu" > wrote in message >> lkaboutautos.com... >>> Hi everyone, I don't know much about cars, and my Saturn's a used car >>> that >>> I've had for close to 6 yrs. >>> >>> I don't have my manual anymore, so I don't know what I should do for my >>> 100K checkup. I've gotten my brake cylinders, front and rear brakes, >>> muffler/exhaust pipe, and spark plugs all changed within the past year >>> or >>> 2 (spark plugs around 4-5 yrs ago). I think around the time I got my >>> spark plugs changed, I got my linkage (?) replaced in my stick shift >>> since >>> I couldn't get into 1st or 2nd gear. >>> >>> Should I just go to the Saturn dealer and get a checkup? What entails a >>> checkup for the 100K+ cars? (How much would it cost?) >>> >>> I'm sorry I'm not much help when it comes to cars. Last time I went to >>> PepBoys for my brakes, they told me that my alternator belt was >>> cracking...How do I check that, to know if they are trying to jip me of >>> my >>> $$? >>> >>> Thanks a bunch for any kind of help! >>> -Tenshiryu >>> >> >> > > > |
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Actually I inherted it from a friend.. He had to get a bigger car for his
back problems.. So he just gave it too me.. He bought it new in Feb of 96 (Found the original sticker in the owner's manual) and drove 150 miles a day for like 5 years for work.. We drove it to Indiana and back this past weekend and it drove great.. It needs some break work done.. I can tell it has a slightly warped rotor... He would change the oil every 2000 miles and kept up with the maintence like clock work... I plan on doing the same.. For a free car.. If I can get about 50,000 or miles out of it.. I can't complain... And just to add something else.. He drove his Honda to about 450,000 miles before the main seals went and died... "Jonnie Santos" > wrote in message news:K3z8d.40489$uY3.7323@fed1read03... > ...wow, that's a lot of miles. I'm guessing you already have a system > using the mileage intervals on the basic schedule for reference. You > probably strike up some good conversation at the dealer too. Do you use > this vehicle for work, or have a long commute or just love to drive? > (just curious) > > > "Ben" > wrote in message > ... >> How about a 96 SL2 with 245,000 miles on it? >> >> >> "Jonnie Santos" > wrote in message >> news:dyi8d.35358$uY3.25412@fed1read03... >>> ...here's what my old dealer suggests for service. I'd guess it's >>> pretty similar to other dealers. >>> >>> http://www.saturnsd.com/Flashsite/Se...hedule_sl.html >>> >>> >>> "tenshiryu" > wrote in message >>> lkaboutautos.com... >>>> Hi everyone, I don't know much about cars, and my Saturn's a used car >>>> that >>>> I've had for close to 6 yrs. >>>> >>>> I don't have my manual anymore, so I don't know what I should do for my >>>> 100K checkup. I've gotten my brake cylinders, front and rear brakes, >>>> muffler/exhaust pipe, and spark plugs all changed within the past year >>>> or >>>> 2 (spark plugs around 4-5 yrs ago). I think around the time I got my >>>> spark plugs changed, I got my linkage (?) replaced in my stick shift >>>> since >>>> I couldn't get into 1st or 2nd gear. >>>> >>>> Should I just go to the Saturn dealer and get a checkup? What entails >>>> a >>>> checkup for the 100K+ cars? (How much would it cost?) >>>> >>>> I'm sorry I'm not much help when it comes to cars. Last time I went to >>>> PepBoys for my brakes, they told me that my alternator belt was >>>> cracking...How do I check that, to know if they are trying to jip me of >>>> my >>>> $$? >>>> >>>> Thanks a bunch for any kind of help! >>>> -Tenshiryu >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > |
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....(imo) it's great when people take care of their stuff - I love readying
about these kind of numbers on the odo too. And congrats on the new-to-you car. "Ben" > wrote in message ... > Actually I inherted it from a friend.. He had to get a bigger car for his > back problems.. So he just gave it too me.. He bought it new in Feb of 96 > (Found the original sticker in the owner's manual) and drove 150 miles a > day for like 5 years for work.. We drove it to Indiana and back this past > weekend and it drove great.. It needs some break work done.. I can tell it > has a slightly warped rotor... He would change the oil every 2000 miles > and kept up with the maintence like clock work... I plan on doing the > same.. For a free car.. If I can get about 50,000 or miles out of it.. I > can't complain... And just to add something else.. He drove his Honda to > about 450,000 miles before the main seals went and died... > > "Jonnie Santos" > wrote in message > news:K3z8d.40489$uY3.7323@fed1read03... >> ...wow, that's a lot of miles. I'm guessing you already have a system >> using the mileage intervals on the basic schedule for reference. You >> probably strike up some good conversation at the dealer too. Do you use >> this vehicle for work, or have a long commute or just love to drive? >> (just curious) >> >> >> "Ben" > wrote in message >> ... >>> How about a 96 SL2 with 245,000 miles on it? >>> >>> >>> "Jonnie Santos" > wrote in message >>> news:dyi8d.35358$uY3.25412@fed1read03... >>>> ...here's what my old dealer suggests for service. I'd guess it's >>>> pretty similar to other dealers. >>>> >>>> http://www.saturnsd.com/Flashsite/Se...hedule_sl.html >>>> >>>> >>>> "tenshiryu" > wrote in message >>>> lkaboutautos.com... >>>>> Hi everyone, I don't know much about cars, and my Saturn's a used car >>>>> that >>>>> I've had for close to 6 yrs. >>>>> >>>>> I don't have my manual anymore, so I don't know what I should do for >>>>> my >>>>> 100K checkup. I've gotten my brake cylinders, front and rear brakes, >>>>> muffler/exhaust pipe, and spark plugs all changed within the past year >>>>> or >>>>> 2 (spark plugs around 4-5 yrs ago). I think around the time I got my >>>>> spark plugs changed, I got my linkage (?) replaced in my stick shift >>>>> since >>>>> I couldn't get into 1st or 2nd gear. >>>>> >>>>> Should I just go to the Saturn dealer and get a checkup? What entails >>>>> a >>>>> checkup for the 100K+ cars? (How much would it cost?) >>>>> >>>>> I'm sorry I'm not much help when it comes to cars. Last time I went >>>>> to >>>>> PepBoys for my brakes, they told me that my alternator belt was >>>>> cracking...How do I check that, to know if they are trying to jip me >>>>> of my >>>>> $$? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks a bunch for any kind of help! >>>>> -Tenshiryu >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > |
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Wow, that really helps! Thanks a lot for your help!!
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