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swarfel
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The main reason I am posting this is because there appears to be 1000's of low mileage but aged corvettes like mine. I have a 2011 Grand Sport/Auto which I got with 15129 miles on it. It was obviously garage kept and was in perfect condition. After a few days of driving it I noticed a slight smell of oil but no leaks, and the transmission was slightly wonky (not a problem but a little off, like hunting a gear or very small hesitation). So now I have 16500 miles on it and I am ready for my six month service to correct these issues.
1.) The smell of oil is gone, no action needed
2.) The transmission needs some service. I'm going to change the fluid and the filter. If that doesn't fix it, I will just live with it. It's not a big enough issue to worry about.
3.) The oil/filter will be changed.
4.) I'm hearing a squealing noise and I'm certain it's the serpentine belt. I've already order the belt, tensioner and idler.
5.) Windshield wipers need replacing
6.) The brakes make a little noise like the wear sensor is making contact but I believe the brakes are just fine. I think the car just needs to be driven and this might go away. This will be deferred to the next 6 months.
I'm pretty sure what I have is common and others will experience similar things with their 'like new' 15,129 mile corvette. If there are any excellent youtube videos on how to properly jack this car up I would like to study them. I am also looking for youtube videos on changing the transmission fluid/filter. I'm sure there is a #1 video for both of these situations. I'm going to do all the work myself, the car will not be going to any shop.
And just for the hell of it, if you are Pavicevic and used to have a Blade Silver 2011 Grand Sport that you sold with 12000 miles on it - I have your car.
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1.) The smell of oil is gone, no action needed
2.) The transmission needs some service. I'm going to change the fluid and the filter. If that doesn't fix it, I will just live with it. It's not a big enough issue to worry about.
3.) The oil/filter will be changed.
4.) I'm hearing a squealing noise and I'm certain it's the serpentine belt. I've already order the belt, tensioner and idler.
5.) Windshield wipers need replacing
6.) The brakes make a little noise like the wear sensor is making contact but I believe the brakes are just fine. I think the car just needs to be driven and this might go away. This will be deferred to the next 6 months.
I'm pretty sure what I have is common and others will experience similar things with their 'like new' 15,129 mile corvette. If there are any excellent youtube videos on how to properly jack this car up I would like to study them. I am also looking for youtube videos on changing the transmission fluid/filter. I'm sure there is a #1 video for both of these situations. I'm going to do all the work myself, the car will not be going to any shop.
And just for the hell of it, if you are Pavicevic and used to have a Blade Silver 2011 Grand Sport that you sold with 12000 miles on it - I have your car.
Continue reading...
