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Old 11-05-2008, 05:48 PM
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Assume nothing! Check every nut and bolt. If you can see it (or not) find it and check it. Put it on a lift - pay someone. Pay very close attention to all axle bolts. Mine loosened up and an axle came off on the highway. There was no loctight anywhere - but yea they had the little painted stripe on them - so what! Many of the bolts were loose on my axles and just hanging on by the last thread. Almost all of the bolts under the car needed some tightening. Check the rear upper shock mount bolts too. Check hinges and mounts on the trunk struts, and hood. Stick your arm up under the dash and check the nuts holding in the gauges - all of them. Check the bolts holding your seats in place. Get my point? My tech knows to do these checks at every oil change and/or anytime the car is in the shop. Just takes a few extra minutes. Check your tire air pressure, all fluid levels, oil drain plug. Change your oil.
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