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I Want Some Advice

1.7K views 6 replies 7 participants last post by  Dodgenovice  
#1 ·
Well, I am hardly a Noob. I have had my 2010 R/T Classic Track-Pack 6M for over a decade. I just am not that vocal about my Challenger. He has almost 35,000 original miles on the ODO and everything is stock. And with the exception of oil, filter, tires, brake pads, battery, Entertainment head unit and gas, everything is as it was 12 years ago. This was a great thing 6 years ago, but, here is where I need some motivation, What fluids and parts should I be considering flushing and changing, even though the miles do not warrant it but time does? Ya, I know, coolant, brake flush, new rotors or turn them, but what else should I change???

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#2 ·
You might want to refresh the rear end lube, rather then turn the rotors if anything replace them with Power Stops, other wise you got a beautiful car,
check it for recalls if any found get them updated and get out and Drive her some more. How old is the Motor Oil ?

 
#3 ·
Other than all engine, power steering and brake fluids - belts, tires (check date codes), brakes and lines, suspension parts checks and also check engine hoses. If one hose is bad, replace them all. If it is still running well, plug and coil replacement might wait until they start to act up I'd think. Check for gasket and seal leaks on engine and trans. Don't forget to check and change rear axle fluid and check rear axle seals and u-joints. That'll keep you busy for a while :p!
 
#5 ·
Having lost 2 water pumps after about 75k each, and learning that coolant quality is important to pump seal life, I'd say the coolant flush interval is way off.
 
#7 ·
Great car!
Mine is approaching 11 years, less than 10k miles, and I've recently changed rear gear oil, manual transmission fluid, coolant (drain and fill at every oil change to keep it fresh), of course oil/filter...

I'll be doing spark plugs, PCV, and a few other things noted above. Time is the enemy, not miles.