Buying my first Camaro z28
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Congrats on the car. The only real weakness of the LS1 I am aware of is the oil pumps. Keep an eye on the gages.
Brake fluid changes are one of the most neglected areas on car. Most old timers don’t worry about it because they were not taught to do it. Why they were not taught? The average life of a car was 5-8 years. Brake fluid absorbs moisture and starts to break down over time. Moisture will cause rust inside your system and lower the boiling point of the brake fluid. Brake fluid changes are not something I would use a dealership for. You should ask around and find a good certified local mechanic. Costs should be about half what the dealer wants.
If you took your car to the local road track to see what it could do your car would be checked for safety by a track inspector. He will test you brake fluid. If there is too much moisture in it your car is deemed unsafe for track use.
Brake fluid changes are one of the most neglected areas on car. Most old timers don’t worry about it because they were not taught to do it. Why they were not taught? The average life of a car was 5-8 years. Brake fluid absorbs moisture and starts to break down over time. Moisture will cause rust inside your system and lower the boiling point of the brake fluid. Brake fluid changes are not something I would use a dealership for. You should ask around and find a good certified local mechanic. Costs should be about half what the dealer wants.
If you took your car to the local road track to see what it could do your car would be checked for safety by a track inspector. He will test you brake fluid. If there is too much moisture in it your car is deemed unsafe for track use.
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That's why I use synthetic DOT 3 brake fluid. It tends to absorb moisture at a slower rate than conventional glycol based fluids do. And it doesn't strip paint either.
Even still, I periodically suck out my reservoir with a syringe when it starts to look a little dirty, and replace with new. Not bad for an out of touch "old timer" eh?
Even still, I periodically suck out my reservoir with a syringe when it starts to look a little dirty, and replace with new. Not bad for an out of touch "old timer" eh?
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I guess I should have said old timers that are not collectors or restores. Most corvette guys know this as it can be a very painful lesson to learn. 
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I just found it funny. Imo, old timers, collectors or not, are/were more hands on with their cars than a good many current car owners who don't know their lug nut from a peanut.
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Congrats on the car. The only real weakness of the LS1 I am aware of is the oil pumps. Keep an eye on the gages.
Brake fluid changes are one of the most neglected areas on car. Most old timers don’t worry about it because they were not taught to do it. Why they were not taught? The average life of a car was 5-8 years. Brake fluid absorbs moisture and starts to break down over time. Moisture will cause rust inside your system and lower the boiling point of the brake fluid. Brake fluid changes are not something I would use a dealership for. You should ask around and find a good certified local mechanic. Costs should be about half what the dealer wants.
If you took your car to the local road track to see what it could do your car would be checked for safety by a track inspector. He will test you brake fluid. If there is too much moisture in it your car is deemed unsafe for track use.
Brake fluid changes are one of the most neglected areas on car. Most old timers don’t worry about it because they were not taught to do it. Why they were not taught? The average life of a car was 5-8 years. Brake fluid absorbs moisture and starts to break down over time. Moisture will cause rust inside your system and lower the boiling point of the brake fluid. Brake fluid changes are not something I would use a dealership for. You should ask around and find a good certified local mechanic. Costs should be about half what the dealer wants.
If you took your car to the local road track to see what it could do your car would be checked for safety by a track inspector. He will test you brake fluid. If there is too much moisture in it your car is deemed unsafe for track use.
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That's why I use synthetic DOT 3 brake fluid. It tends to absorb moisture at a slower rate than conventional glycol based fluids do. And it doesn't strip paint either.
Even still, I periodically suck out my reservoir with a syringe when it starts to look a little dirty, and replace with new. Not bad for an out of touch "old timer" eh?
Even still, I periodically suck out my reservoir with a syringe when it starts to look a little dirty, and replace with new. Not bad for an out of touch "old timer" eh?
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Spring is coming, Go to a couple shows or cruises. Talk to the guys from your area. They will be glad to tell you whos good and who to avoid. Do not go by any one person. In most areas the same names should keep coming up.