3G TL (2004-2008)
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Almost 44k miles, Maintenance?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-31-2010, 02:02 AM
  #1  
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
 
SpiderX1016's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Age: 32
Posts: 1,785
Received 96 Likes on 74 Posts
Almost 44k miles, Maintenance?

Well, I changed the Air Filter, Cabin Air Filter and PS Fluid on Saturday.

As I just bought this car last week, the dealer already did an oil change. They might do a 1x3 ATF drain some time this week.

I'm thinking about doing a 3x3 at 50k. Should I change the filter after the 1x3 or at 50k with the 3x3? Do they sell the filter (or "element") at the dealer? What's the part#?

I'm going to be flushing the brakes on Saturday. How much fluid do I need? I have 1 qt of Castrol GT LMA.

Any other maintenance I should do? I have an 06 A/T.

I had an 06 Jetta transmission fail on me before and I don't want to deal with that again...
Old 03-31-2010, 02:07 AM
  #2  
LIST/RAMEN/WING MAHSTA 짱
iTrader: (16)
 
princelybug's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Orange, CA
Posts: 22,454
Received 207 Likes on 158 Posts
You're going to need 2 bottles of brake fluid to do a full brake fluid flush.

You might as well do a 3x3 tranny fluid change now, and then do a 1x3 @ 60k.

I don't know the part #, but they do have the transmission "filter" at the stealer.

*I recommend you do the tranny drain/fill @ home. It's very similar to an oil change, and will save you $. The dealer will probably charge you $70-$80 for a 1x3 tranny drain/fill.

*Maybe do some seafoam @ 50k?
Old 03-31-2010, 02:40 AM
  #3  
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
 
SpiderX1016's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Age: 32
Posts: 1,785
Received 96 Likes on 74 Posts
Originally Posted by princelybug
You're going to need 2 bottles of brake fluid to do a full brake fluid flush.

You might as well do a 3x3 tranny fluid change now, and then do a 1x3 @ 60k.

I don't know the part #, but they do have the transmission "filter" at the stealer.

*I recommend you do the tranny drain/fill @ home. It's very similar to an oil change, and will save you $. The dealer will probably charge you $70-$80 for a 1x3 tranny drain/fill.

*Maybe do some seafoam @ 50k?
Actually the dealer I bought it from is going to do the 1x3 for free.
and I'm not really a fan of seafoam actually.

I guess I'll go buy a bottle of brake fluid soon. I will be vacuum bleeding/flushing it as well since I don't have a helper lol.
Old 03-31-2010, 02:42 AM
  #4  
NBP is a pain...
iTrader: (1)
 
gotkilled's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Temple City, CA
Age: 36
Posts: 617
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
seafoam is awesome! just wondering, but why aren't you a fan of seafoam? worked nothing but wonders for me.
Old 03-31-2010, 02:51 AM
  #5  
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
 
SpiderX1016's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Age: 32
Posts: 1,785
Received 96 Likes on 74 Posts
Originally Posted by gotkilled
seafoam is awesome! just wondering, but why aren't you a fan of seafoam? worked nothing but wonders for me.
Well, I don't really like additives in general.
I can see why people like it but I prefer not to use it.
Old 03-31-2010, 08:41 AM
  #6  
Burning Brakes
 
1fsthatch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: QUEENS NYC
Posts: 953
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by SpiderX1016
Well, I don't really like additives in general.
I can see why people like it but I prefer not to use it.
x2
Old 03-31-2010, 12:50 PM
  #7  
Team Owner
 
01tl4tl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Age: 64
Posts: 33,535
Received 1,137 Likes on 1,067 Posts
with the extra crud left behind by the poor burning of E10 gas, some type of cleaner will help every car

your choice on brands, some are better than others, most work well enough thru the gas if used at max dose allowed- not a bottle to full tank,,,more like 1/4 to 1/2 tank of gas

seafoam is one you can use in the intake as it will compress and burn! extra fast that way
Old 03-31-2010, 01:11 PM
  #8  
Advanced
iTrader: (1)
 
flowgoode's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: VA
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Sorry for my n00bness...but what are 1x3 and 3x3 in reference to? Draining the fluid 1 or 3 times?
Old 03-31-2010, 09:49 PM
  #9  
Suzuka Master
 
VQPower37's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 6,386
Received 84 Likes on 79 Posts
1x3 mean 1 drain and refill of 3 quarts
3x3 means 3 drans and refills of 3 quarts each time
Old 03-31-2010, 09:59 PM
  #10  
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
 
SpiderX1016's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Age: 32
Posts: 1,785
Received 96 Likes on 74 Posts
Well, the dealer did a 1x3 today. My dad wasn't satisfied and told me to do a 3x3 on Saturday since I can use a lift at school. Might as well since I'm also doing a brake flush.
Old 03-31-2010, 10:45 PM
  #11  
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
 
SpiderX1016's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Age: 32
Posts: 1,785
Received 96 Likes on 74 Posts
Are these the Part #'s for the dealer?

007 25450-RAY-003 ELEMENT (ATF) x1
021 91301-RAY-004 O-RING (48.5X2.95) x1
024 94109-12000 WASHER, DRAIN PLUG (12MM) x2

and should I change the filter before the 3x3, In the middle of 3x3 or after the 3x3?
I'm thinking of draining it then change the filter and start the 3x3.

Last edited by SpiderX1016; 03-31-2010 at 10:48 PM.
Old 04-01-2010, 06:09 AM
  #12  
Team Owner
 
01tl4tl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Age: 64
Posts: 33,535
Received 1,137 Likes on 1,067 Posts
do a search or Garage section for how to 3x3, its not just drain and refill and the total is 12 qts not 9
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kmawani
2G RDX (2013-2018)
9
02-08-2023 05:09 AM
Zonian22
Member Cars for Sale
3
11-14-2015 01:20 PM
Caddy
1G RDX (2007-2012)
4
09-18-2015 12:44 PM
MyGuti
3G TL (2004-2008)
7
09-12-2015 06:52 PM
Zonian22
Member Cars for Sale
1
09-02-2015 08:19 AM



Quick Reply: Almost 44k miles, Maintenance?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:13 PM.