Picking up a 2011 tomorrow
07-28-2014, 03:05 PM
#12
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to the forum, and a congrats on their new ride.
07-31-2014, 06:57 AM
#14
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Join Date: 07-27-2014
Location: Grand Rapids Mi
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Thanks for rolling out the welcome wagon.
So far I changed the oil--Vavoline 5w30 Syn Power full synthetic (5qts) and a Purolator Pure One filter. A/D Delco air and cabin filter. Even though the oil life read 87%, I didnt believe it, it looked more used and replaced it for peace of mind. The rear bowtie on the lift gate was $11.95 and free shipping from ebay and it arrived in less than 24 hours.. nice.
Gonna get some estimate's on an antifreeze flush, i just dont feel good about letting the old stuff run down the city storm sewer and i have no idea on recycling it.
Today, the tranny fluid and filter get swapped out.
Been driving it the last couple of days-- the passenger seats, all of them have never been sat in. they look like day one and even smell new. It drives tight, no rattles on clunks.
A few chips in the front of the hood, but some touch-up paint and I'm all set.
Tires next week.
So far I'm impressed.
Pictures soon but it looks exactly like the one posted above, Silver.
So far I changed the oil--Vavoline 5w30 Syn Power full synthetic (5qts) and a Purolator Pure One filter. A/D Delco air and cabin filter. Even though the oil life read 87%, I didnt believe it, it looked more used and replaced it for peace of mind. The rear bowtie on the lift gate was $11.95 and free shipping from ebay and it arrived in less than 24 hours.. nice.
Gonna get some estimate's on an antifreeze flush, i just dont feel good about letting the old stuff run down the city storm sewer and i have no idea on recycling it.
Today, the tranny fluid and filter get swapped out.
Been driving it the last couple of days-- the passenger seats, all of them have never been sat in. they look like day one and even smell new. It drives tight, no rattles on clunks.
A few chips in the front of the hood, but some touch-up paint and I'm all set.
Tires next week.
So far I'm impressed.
Pictures soon but it looks exactly like the one posted above, Silver.
and 
aboard
08-01-2014, 07:05 AM
#17
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Join Date: 07-27-2014
Location: Grand Rapids Mi
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Thanks for the tip on the cabin filter.
The new one was snow white.
The old one was dark gray and filthy.
Spark plugs tomorrow.
love driving the car, visibility is a little restricted from the smaller windows/windshield if your tall like me.
But it's her car.
The new one was snow white.
The old one was dark gray and filthy.
Spark plugs tomorrow.
love driving the car, visibility is a little restricted from the smaller windows/windshield if your tall like me.
But it's her car.
08-05-2014, 09:40 AM
#18
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Location: Grand Rapids Mi
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spark plugs done
new tires today
antifreeze change today
only thing left is a tranny filter and fluid
spark plugs were very ez to do thanks to the forum, 10 minutes total
Were taking it to Detroit in a couple of weeks to take in a Tigers game.
We both like driving it.
new tires today
antifreeze change today
only thing left is a tranny filter and fluid
spark plugs were very ez to do thanks to the forum, 10 minutes total
Were taking it to Detroit in a couple of weeks to take in a Tigers game.
We both like driving it.
