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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 08:51 AM
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I bought my 03' z 500miles ago with 8700mi. on the odometer and I changed the oil and filter right away. In the manual it states something like, at 24 or 27 months or 30k or so miles that you should replace trans. and differential fluid and the belts. Should I do this? The belts look fine and the car has such low miles on it, I was wondering if it was necessary. Also, do you think I should continue maintenance as per mileage or months?
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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when i buy a used car i change everything just for piece of mind, Since you say the belts are fine let those stay in but id still change all fluids in the car. Low miles doesnt mean not abused plus you will sleep better.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 09:01 AM
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Sounds like gatti is giving good advice,

Overall I go by miles, not months.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:11 AM
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Thanks, I guess I'll do fluids this weekend.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:58 AM
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What about changing the belts at 30k?
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by The Brickyard Rat
Sounds like gatti is giving good advice,

Overall I go by miles, not months.
+2
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by fowlman01
What about changing the belts at 30k?
Uneccessary.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by King Tut
Uneccessary.
Thanks, I have 30k and they look new
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