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General Maintenance
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 1:20 pm
by isvoboda
Hello,
My 2007 Pontiac Vibe has just over 88,000 miles and I have been doing some very general maintenance. I installed iridium spark plugs, K&N air filter and cabin air filter, cleaned up my MAF sensor, and used sea-foam to clean up my fuel injectors/fuel system. Without spending more than $50 is there anything else I can do to improve my efficiency and performance. Thanks
Re: General Maintenance
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:04 pm
by lannvouivre
You can clean your throttle body, but there's nothing left to do for under $50.
Re: General Maintenance
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:04 pm
by gtv237
PCV valve? They don't usually go out but it's a nightmare when they do.
Re: General Maintenance
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 6:31 pm
by lannvouivre
gtv237 wrote:PCV valve? They don't usually go out but it's a nightmare when they do.
My BF's mother blew her engine by not changing oil often enough and the PCV got plugged.
Re: General Maintenance
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 9:21 pm
by ctgottapee
Transmission pan dump and filter change, $20 kit plus about 4 quarts of new trans type IV fluid $10-$40
A reputable engine crud cleaner; seafoam possibly, with oil change
Brake fluid change
Cooling system flush and fluid change
tire rotation; rebalance tires;
front end alignment (will go above $50 if you have serious issues)
a/c system check
LED lights for common used lights (running lights)
Re: General Maintenance
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:41 am
by isvoboda
Does anyone have a link on how to clean the throttle body? Thanks
Re: General Maintenance
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 5:51 pm
by Mark
Disconnect the air intake tube and spray the crap out of it with carb cleaner is all I've ever done. Then buy Top Tier gas exclusively and don't worry about it anymore.
Re: General Maintenance
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 6:47 pm
by lannvouivre
isvoboda wrote:Does anyone have a link on how to clean the throttle body? Thanks
Pull the intake tube off like said, spray with carb cleaner, and scrub with toothbrush. You can open the butterfly with your fingers if it's electronic, or use the cable lever to open it.
Top tier keeps your valves clean, not your throttlebody. The fuel is not injected until after the TB and intake, just in front of the intake valves on the head.