What Should I do?

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sil80_chris
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I know this is a really dumb question but i bought my s13 hatch a while ago but really haven't done anything to it except install the sunroof assembly which was missing when i bought it...so now im asking you guys what i should do with it maintenance wise? sorry if this topics has been covered before but i couldn't find any like mine...


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Not put those ebay lights on that are on your sig. Flush engine, change fluids, t-Stat, cap, rotor, wires, plus, clean throttle body, intake, AIC, replace fuel filter, air filter. bleed brakes, bleed clutch, change trans oil and diff fluid

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Oil change for sure. Change diff fluid and trans fluid. Get new belts and hoses if any problems with those. New tires if it needs them. Check the ball joints,tie rod ends(I just changed these on mine..they can get really worn and boots were torn).Change out any bulbs that are burned out.,,,tag,dash,turn signals. Catch any rust early.Check injectors to see if there are any leaks, Change plugs, cap, rotor and wires. Clean maf and throtttle body with maf cleaner, Change air filter. Check brake pads and rotors. That's the basics.

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mxkid54
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May seem pretty basic but I would change all fluids. Even bleed the brakes and clutch compleatly. Rear end, transmission (filter also if automatic) and note the condition of the fluids. This will indicate if their are any other things that need repair. Then I would check plugs and plug wires, dist. cap and such to make sure the ignition system is working properly. Even check to make sure the timing is right. After all that you should be able to come up with some projects you want to tackle.

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oh yeah..get metric sockets from 8mm -36mm. You'll use 10's and 12's and 14's on half the car .

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OutToWinPAHC wrote:Not put those ebay lights on that are on your sig. Flush engine, change fluids, t-Stat, cap, rotor, wires, plus, clean throttle body, intake, AIC, replace fuel filter, air filter. bleed brakes, bleed clutch, change trans oil and diff fluid
everything he said...

that is what you need to do next.

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S13Joe
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If you really need to ask then I would prefer you ride a bicycle instead.

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sil80_chris
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DirtyGhettoKids wrote:If you really need to ask then I would prefer you ride a bicycle instead.
well im only 15 and don't know much about cars yet which is why im asking...

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sil80_chris wrote:
well im only 15 and don't know much about cars yet which is why im asking...
well you gotta learn somewhere. dont get discouraged, just make sure to search.

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change all of your suspension bushings...single best mod you can do to an older s13


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