Well my CL is about to roll over 90K in a few weeks, so it's time for a long needed tune up and tranny service. Here is the list of things I am planning on doing:
1. Tranny Service
2. NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
3. New Air Filter for my CAI.
4. Seafoam (on old plugs)
5. Fuel System Treatment Through Gas Tank
6. New Fuel Filter
7. Clean EGR Port
8. Oil Change with Mobil1 Full Synthetic

I will take care of the 105K service next year and all that goes along with that. If there is anything I missed please let me know or if I need to do a DIY on anything.

 

I don't think the CL has a servicable fuel filter.....
If it does let me know..

 

fuel filter is built into the fuel pump. if its not giving you any problems, i wouldnt change it.

the plugs usually go with 105k services but no harm in doing them early.

 

CL-Slick, I'm glad you are bringing this up...because I should roll over 90k this month.

I've been wondering the same thing.

 

Well I'm not going to worry with the fuel pump/filter, but I think I will go Ahead and do plugs. Thanks for the input guys.

 

meh. im at 100k and you dont see me

 

Coolant system flush isn't a bad idea. You're already at Tbelt/pump territory as well..

 

Haha...

I just want to make sure I take of the CL.

Isn't feeling too strong these days.

 

I had the coolant flushed and refilled a few months back. I'm with Noah, my car just doesn't seem to be at it's best right now. I can't afford another car anytime soon so I'm just trying to make this car last as long as possible without it costing a ton of money.

 

EDIT: make sure I take CARE of the CL.

yeah I'm just trying to see what could give the CL a little "pep" back in the step...not meaning mods but some maintenance.

It feels like it has "grown old" in the last year.

 

Run some lucas through your next tank.

 

Lucas?

 

http://www.lucasoil.com/products/dis...iid=26&catid=2

 

Interesting...

Is there any side effect that it's intended market is diesel rigs running leaded gas?

I noticed it's formulated for both gas & diesel engines so that's good.

They sell it at my local auto parts store and about to fill up my tank.

Might go pick it up in a bit. Thanks for the link.

 

It's not some STP passive detergent additive crap - I've found it to be fairly effective in cleaning up the head. See if it's not got a little pep in the step after that tank has burned through.

 

Cool. Sounds good.

I hope it works out.

 

thats pretty expected. once you get done with you 105k with new fluids, plugs, t-belt, valve adjustment and seafoam, the car will feel like new again.

 

I've been meaning to do the Seafoam also.

 

i just seafoamed this morning. i'm at 96k. no black smoke, but i feel smoother. only used half bottle and going to use other half soon. i'm planning on doing all maintenance mentioned above plus t belt.

 

my car's been idling a little weird, but i dunno if thats seafoam or from me taking apart the intake mani. if it is seafoam then its cause of 100k of junk on 100k old plugs. i plan to seafoam once more before new plugs go in and that should make the car run much better.

 

Thanks Pseudomatic for the info on Lucas. I will defiantly try it when it comes time for all of this.

 

I didn't make it to the Auto Parts Store yesterday but I plan on picking up a bottle later when I get off work.

I'll try to leave some feedback on my experience.

 

Not sure if would add much benefit after seafoaming except for targeting the fuel system components as well, and SUPPOSEDLY lubing up the valvetrain... I've run this thoruh higher mileage motors with noticeable gains.