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DarkneSS · 09-22-2012, 03:16 PM

This is my second car, my first I bought from my parents that had 140,000 miles on it already. Thus as this is my first new car I'm curious as to when certain things should start to need replacing.

I currently have 40,000 miles on my manual 1LT. This is my first manual car and I'd be overly arrogant to not admit I was rough on the clutch for the first few weeks as I learned to drive stick. I have it down perfectly fine now, but it definitely took an above average amount of abuse.

So when should one expect to replace the factory clutch on one of these cars?

What else should I expect to replace in the 50,000-80,000 mile range?

CWI · 09-22-2012, 06:48 PM

I replaced wiper blades at 34K and driveline at 36K, tires at 34K or there abouts. Brakes still have some meet on them. A lot of the 55.6K miles on my SS are freeway miles.

Cam2011 · 09-22-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

My 1990 Beretta had ~80,00 miles when the throw-out bearing went. By the time they open it up you get the clutch, pressure plate and fork replaced as well.

I taught my wife and 2 kids to drive stick on that car.

Brakes and tires 40,000 more or less depending on driving style.

Check the serpentine belt. Usually it is a time (~5 years) but jack-rabbit starts can wear them quicker.

Battery should be 5-6 years.

What else...

I assume you have regular checks on fluids, filters, wipers, etc.

I had a 95 Berretta and I tell you that no matter what you could not kill that damned car. Built like a brick you know what.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 09-22-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

driveline at 36K

jd10013 · 09-23-2012, 08:13 AM

depeneding on how you drive, you may never need to replace your clutch. my camaro is my 8th car with a manual transmission and I've yet to replace a clutch. and one of those cars had 300k miles on it, one had 212k, and another has 198k.

the idea that the clutch is a wear and tear item that you will have to replace is mostly a myth. as long as your not abusing it (and the first couple months learning to drive probably wasn't as abusive as you think) it can last as long as anything else on the car.

as for anything else, 50-80k I'd say expect to replace your belts, tires, and front brakes. everything else should be good.

90503 · 09-23-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam2011

I had a 95 Berretta and I tell you that no matter what you could not kill that damned car. Built like a brick you know what.

...lol...Still driving 95 Explorer...180,000 miles...just replaced fuel pump...other than tires, brake pads, and oil changes, that's it...lol

enyce0387 · 09-23-2012, 11:43 AM

Just changed the clutch on my 97 Nissan pickup beater car, 257,000 miles on it! And the clutch didn't even wear out One of the springs in the Plate broke and hung things up. I figured by the time I got that thing out I could shave with it, but no such luck still some meat left on it if you could believe it.

Josh_Trick · 09-23-2012, 02:53 PM

I wouldn't worry about the clutch too much. If you've got it all figured out now then I'm sure it'll be fine for a long time.

My first car, a 1994 Saturn, was also the previous owner's first car. Needless to say that clutch has seen plenty of abuse. It's over 200,000 miles and I still use it as a daily driver.

Zabo · 09-23-2012, 05:20 PM

I've got an '00 T/A that I picked up with a hair under 30K so she still had the new car smell 10 years after she was built. Wound up being brakes, tires, and just keep an eye on fuel/brake/rubber lines on the car as they age. I have been lucky but I also had to replace my serp/AC belts at 45K miles. Original Delcos from 10 years ago but GM still uses similar belts so rule of thumb would be 5 years.

If you ever invest in a new battery, Optimas are still the good value. Light and good for a long life. They also look good under the hood without a battery cover.

Other than that, when you get the chance replace your engine mounts and trans mounts with polyurethane bushings as well as any suspension bushing you can find. They will last you the long haul and that's also one thing I've found as daily driving a sports car: When you can upgrade a simple part.. do it.

Get that better clutch, those better mounts, that better exhaust. That way if you ever have to explain it to the wife/girl friend it can pass as 'general maintenance'.

Except for that LS9 swap..

krabtree13 · 09-24-2012, 05:33 PM

don't really have to be concerned with the "looks" of the battery,since it's buried in the trunk !

09-22-2012, 03:16 PM	#1
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	As your car comes of age... This is my second car, my first I bought from my parents that had 140,000 miles on it already. Thus as this is my first new car I'm curious as to when certain things should start to need replacing. I currently have 40,000 miles on my manual 1LT. This is my first manual car and I'd be overly arrogant to not admit I was rough on the clutch for the first few weeks as I learned to drive stick. I have it down perfectly fine now, but it definitely took an above average amount of abuse. So when should one expect to replace the factory clutch on one of these cars? What else should I expect to replace in the 50,000-80,000 mile range?

09-22-2012, 06:48 PM	#2
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	I replaced wiper blades at 34K and driveline at 36K, tires at 34K or there abouts. Brakes still have some meet on them. A lot of the 55.6K miles on my SS are freeway miles. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

09-23-2012, 08:13 AM	#5
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	depeneding on how you drive, you may never need to replace your clutch. my camaro is my 8th car with a manual transmission and I've yet to replace a clutch. and one of those cars had 300k miles on it, one had 212k, and another has 198k. the idea that the clutch is a wear and tear item that you will have to replace is mostly a myth. as long as your not abusing it (and the first couple months learning to drive probably wasn't as abusive as you think) it can last as long as anything else on the car. as for anything else, 50-80k I'd say expect to replace your belts, tires, and front brakes. everything else should be good.

09-23-2012, 11:43 AM	#7
enyce0387 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: long island NY Posts: 351	Just changed the clutch on my 97 Nissan pickup beater car, 257,000 miles on it! And the clutch didn't even wear out One of the springs in the Plate broke and hung things up. I figured by the time I got that thing out I could shave with it, but no such luck still some meat left on it if you could believe it.

09-23-2012, 02:53 PM	#8
Josh_Trick Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS, 1994 Saturn SC2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Huber Heights, Ohio Posts: 42 View My Garage	I wouldn't worry about the clutch too much. If you've got it all figured out now then I'm sure it'll be fine for a long time. My first car, a 1994 Saturn, was also the previous owner's first car. Needless to say that clutch has seen plenty of abuse. It's over 200,000 miles and I still use it as a daily driver.

09-23-2012, 05:20 PM	#9
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	I've got an '00 T/A that I picked up with a hair under 30K so she still had the new car smell 10 years after she was built. Wound up being brakes, tires, and just keep an eye on fuel/brake/rubber lines on the car as they age. I have been lucky but I also had to replace my serp/AC belts at 45K miles. Original Delcos from 10 years ago but GM still uses similar belts so rule of thumb would be 5 years. If you ever invest in a new battery, Optimas are still the good value. Light and good for a long life. They also look good under the hood without a battery cover. Other than that, when you get the chance replace your engine mounts and trans mounts with polyurethane bushings as well as any suspension bushing you can find. They will last you the long haul and that's also one thing I've found as daily driving a sports car: When you can upgrade a simple part.. do it. Get that better clutch, those better mounts, that better exhaust. That way if you ever have to explain it to the wife/girl friend it can pass as 'general maintenance'. Except for that LS9 swap..

09-24-2012, 05:33 PM	#10
krabtree13 krabtree13 Drives: '10 S.W. 2SS/RS w/I.O. stripe pkg Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: plymouth,MA Posts: 219	don't really have to be concerned with the "looks" of the battery,since it's buried in the trunk !