New Vibe Maintenance

[cjnoyes]

I just this week bought an 03 base automatic with 124K on the odometer. I already switched out the O ring on the timing chain tensioner, solving a small oil leak, which was the only problem I was able to detect with the car. I am wondering what other maintenance I should do around this mileage as preventative maintenance, or to improve performance.

Thanks!

[ehoff121]

Welcome to GenVibe!

There's lots of maintenance info in the Maintenance and Care section of the board.

Off the top of my head, you'll want to check/replace the following:

Brake Pads & Shoes
Engine oil
Transmission Fluid
Brake Fluid
Radiator Coolant
Power Steering Fluid
Engine Air Filter
Cabin Air Filter
EDIT: Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)
Mass Airflow Sensor (clean)
Throttle Body (clean)
Idle Air Control Valve (IACV) (clean)
Oil Control Valve & Filter (OCV)(clean, though some replace the filter)

You may consider changing the Intake manifold gasket as they tend to get leaky and cause rough idle- you'll have the throttle body off, so you can clean it and the IACV in the same session.

That should keep you busy for a while...

[vibrologist]

what ehoff said.
Also check with a GM dealer if all the recalls have been taken care of.
PCV typically stands for Positive Crank case Ventilation valve, but pollution control valve sounds better.

[ehoff121]

PCV typically stands for Positive Crank case Ventilation valve, but pollution control valve sounds better.

I'm showing my age here. Back in the day, that's what I was taught PCV stood for.

Correcting the original reply...

[vibenvy]

Welcome to GenVibe! Congratulations on your "new" Vibe! We love pictures around here, so please post some when you get a chance !