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InfernoMan2011 · 05-27-2013, 11:11 AM

My car just hit 21,000 miles, and after completing an oil/filter change yesterday with Mobil 1 and a Wix filter, and draining my RX Catch can, I also cleaned my Vararam filter element, let dry overnight and re-oiled. My RX breather cap had a small amount of oil on it, so I soaked it in a cup of simplegreen/water mix for a couple hours, rinsed, and let dry overnight. The pollen is finally gone here in Central Arkansas, so I also covered the CAI with a trash bag and rinsed down the engine bay with simple green concentrate in my gilmour foam gun (also cleaned the gun in the process

) with low pressure water to get all the yellow pollen out of there. So general maintenance is in pretty good shape. It's about time to get the tires rotated again, and I was wondering what other things should be checked around the 20,000 mile mark? I plan to do all maintenance myself if it's something that doesn't require special equipment. Dealership labor charge is horrible! Thanks for any info on this.

-infernoman2011

ICTsccaCamaro · 05-27-2013, 12:27 PM

In cabin filter might be pretty nasty at this point (free to check and take a look)
Also would recommend a rear axle fluid change or inspection at least ours was very black with alot of metal on the magnets even at 700 miles

Mouse6.2 · 05-28-2013, 04:57 PM

+1 on the rear differential fluid. The cost of a quart of gear oil and some friction modifier is minimal. You spend more money on a movie and popcorn + drink.

relapsing · 06-11-2013, 12:04 PM

I actually have a similar question:

I'm still under warranty and just hit the 21,000 miles mark. Is there any big/small service that requires me to bring the car in at this point? (my CEL is always on cause of midpipes so I can't tell)

Lil' Nasty · 06-11-2013, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by relapsing

I actually have a similar question:

I'm still under warranty and just hit the 21,000 miles mark. Is there any big/small service that requires me to bring the car in at this point? (my CEL is always on cause of midpipes so I can't tell)

You can go to Autozone or wherever (if you dont have a code scanner) and they can check if you have any other codes...

LIM3 · 06-11-2013, 12:43 PM

I've been needing to change the differential. I'm at 28k.

Akquaman · 11-28-2015, 06:16 PM

So, a great topic here with a very similar question: Just came from the dealership with my 2014 RS and it's first 21,000 and the guy tried to take $700 from me with 4 routine maintenance procedures.
Reading the comments here I've got some ideas, but which one are they? (I have no clue). Can I do them myself or do they need professional care? What is a fair price to pay? Anything you can share will bring light!
Thank you!!

fhrex · 11-29-2015, 05:28 AM

GM recommended maintenance schedule is in your owner's manual. Don't understand why it would cost $700 from what I see.

05-27-2013, 11:11 AM	#1
InfernoMan2011 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 1LT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 165 View My Garage	20,000 mile maintenance? My car just hit 21,000 miles, and after completing an oil/filter change yesterday with Mobil 1 and a Wix filter, and draining my RX Catch can, I also cleaned my Vararam filter element, let dry overnight and re-oiled. My RX breather cap had a small amount of oil on it, so I soaked it in a cup of simplegreen/water mix for a couple hours, rinsed, and let dry overnight. The pollen is finally gone here in Central Arkansas, so I also covered the CAI with a trash bag and rinsed down the engine bay with simple green concentrate in my gilmour foam gun (also cleaned the gun in the process ) with low pressure water to get all the yellow pollen out of there. So general maintenance is in pretty good shape. It's about time to get the tires rotated again, and I was wondering what other things should be checked around the 20,000 mile mark? I plan to do all maintenance myself if it's something that doesn't require special equipment. Dealership labor charge is horrible! Thanks for any info on this. -infernoman2011

05-27-2013, 12:27 PM	#2
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 889	In cabin filter might be pretty nasty at this point (free to check and take a look) Also would recommend a rear axle fluid change or inspection at least ours was very black with alot of metal on the magnets even at 700 miles __________________ 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, Elite Gen2 CC, ZL1 splash guards, ZL1 pedals, Exhaust Commander, GTO Clutch reservoir, Forgestar CF5V 19's on HoosierStone Tires, Previous Car: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Wichita Region SCCA #98 FS

06-11-2013, 12:43 PM	#6
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,394	I've been needing to change the differential. I'm at 28k. __________________

11-29-2015, 05:28 AM	#8
fhrex Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 458 View My Garage	GM recommended maintenance schedule is in your owner's manual. Don't understand why it would cost $700 from what I see. __________________

05-28-2013, 04:57 PM	#3
Mouse6.2 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 NPP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 340	+1 on the rear differential fluid. The cost of a quart of gear oil and some friction modifier is minimal. You spend more money on a movie and popcorn + drink.

06-11-2013, 12:04 PM	#4
relapsing Drives: 2011 Silver Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 48	I actually have a similar question: I'm still under warranty and just hit the 21,000 miles mark. Is there any big/small service that requires me to bring the car in at this point? (my CEL is always on cause of midpipes so I can't tell)

11-28-2015, 06:16 PM	#7
Akquaman Drives: Camaro 2014 RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Studio City Posts: 12 View My Garage	So, a great topic here with a very similar question: Just came from the dealership with my 2014 RS and it's first 21,000 and the guy tried to take $700 from me with 4 routine maintenance procedures. Reading the comments here I've got some ideas, but which one are they? (I have no clue). Can I do them myself or do they need professional care? What is a fair price to pay? Anything you can share will bring light! Thank you!!