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| New Metro Owner, what should I be thinking about? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 14 2012, 07:35 PM (679 Views) | |
| CharlestonMetro | Aug 14 2012, 07:35 PM Post #1 |
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Just bought a 1993 Geo Metro LSi 5 speed convertible and absolutely love it. Right off the bat, I had to have the clutch replaced. This car has 106,000 miles on it. It runs and drives fine, but what should I be thinking about in terms of routine maintenance? I would love to make this car last as long as possible. Anyone have any tips? Thanks!
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| Stiffchezze | Aug 14 2012, 07:44 PM Post #2 |
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Welcome!! ![]() We have PLENTY of tips, but start off here: Link--->Buyer's Info; Looking to purchase a Metro? Feel free to ask all the questions you want; We're here to help! ![]() BTW We LOVE pics here!
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| bansheetaz | Aug 14 2012, 07:46 PM Post #3 |
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change every fluid on the car. engine, trans, Brake, blinker, coolant, replace fuel filter. inspect timing belt, and w/p belt. Edited by bansheetaz, Aug 14 2012, 07:47 PM.
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| CharlestonMetro | Aug 14 2012, 08:07 PM Post #4 |
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You guys are great! Thanks for the tips and links. Pics will be forthcoming VERY soon! |
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| clarkdw | Aug 14 2012, 08:12 PM Post #5 |
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blinker fluid? I knew I forgot something.
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| Old Man | Aug 14 2012, 10:30 PM Post #6 |
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'Verts change to some Polysomething Green color when you use the blinker fluid too long without changeing it. |
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| aaronvincent | Aug 14 2012, 10:42 PM Post #7 |
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Yeah, I need some blinker fluid too. They're starting to get slower and slower as they blink, damn over-engineered cars
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| Bad Bent | Aug 14 2012, 10:54 PM Post #8 |
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I would get my blinker fluid from kalecoauto.com![]() "Are you blinkers sluggish? Do they make an annoying ticking noise? Do they not flash fast enough? Here's your solution. Little do people know, factory quality blinker fluid should be changed every 150,000 blinks. Our blinker fluid lasts ten times that. KaleCoAuto high quality synthetic blinker fluid meets the highest DOT standards while not being in the least bit DOT legal! KaleCoAuto blinker fluid provides you with thousands of hours of reliable blinking without the wear and tear on the flash-synchro's that the other blinker fluids cause. KaleCoAuto blinker fluid will not lose its viscosity even in the most extreme situations. Why buy that old dino-blinker fluid, when you can get our unique patented synthetic formula? Satisfaction guaranteed!! For use in any car." - Kalecoauto.com But, yeah, a lot of us use Mobil 1 engine oil and Synchromesh in the transmission. NGK plugs, 50/50 coolant and change the filters. It would be a good idea to clean the battery and engine grounds. I use a Dremel tool clone with a small wire brush. Replace the vacuum hoses, plug wires, distributor cap and rotor. The usual stuff. Some members prefer Chevron Techron as a gasoline additive. I use Seafoam on Johnny Mullet's suggestion; Seafoam Maintenance. Certainly you can use Seafoam before every oil change. The oil will go from dirty to pitch black in 300-500 or less miles. And now for more suggestions.... |
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| clarkdw | Aug 14 2012, 11:42 PM Post #9 |
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AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I can't help myself. To at least save a small reference to the thread, CharlestonMetro, we need pics, lots of pics. Without Metro pics we are lost. Like they say |
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| CharlestonMetro | Aug 15 2012, 06:18 AM Post #10 |
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Pictures are coming! |
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| evmetro | Aug 15 2012, 09:28 AM Post #11 |
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Welcome |
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| Jittney | Aug 15 2012, 11:15 AM Post #12 |
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Welcome to the forum, CharlestonMetro ![]() Pictures of the blinkers would be most welcome. |
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blinker fluid? I knew I forgot something.


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