2.2l Ecotec Maintenance - Page 3

09-05-2005, 01:19 AM

Trans flush isn't mandatory.

They recommend having it checked; if necessary, then flush it. But not mandatory :P

01-07-2006, 08:59 PM

Over 54000 miles and my only problem has been an accident. Although I did change to split fire plugs and they suck, looking for stock ones until I Get the MSD ignition system. I am getting a lot of suspense roll though. I think it is time to upgrade to a lowering kit.

AleroDrime · 08-11-2009, 06:30 PM

hey ive dug this grave up using the search shovel
im at 67*** miles

plugs just got changes(2 were almost fouled out, world of difference)

Transmission fluid and filter was done at 60000

i plan on flushing the radiotor and getting the fuel filter changed, r these the next steps?
Do ya'll recommend anymore on top of what the manual says

CactusWill · 08-11-2009, 06:51 PM

Thats pretty much it. I did my trans filter every 15k or so (only because it only changes less than half the fluid), oil every 3k, fuel filter every 15k when I did the trans filter.

AleroDrime · 08-11-2009, 10:27 PM

fuel filter ever 15 really? sry i dont know a lot about them

how long do plugs normally last

CactusWill · 08-12-2009, 12:30 AM

Plugs are 100k on most late model fuel injected cars.

I only did the fuel filter and transmission filter every 15k because once I got the car in the air, I might as well do both. You can do 30k or even 50k, but I do everything way ahead of schedule.

AleroDrime · 08-12-2009, 12:41 AM

lol two of mine were almost foulded out at 67000

i guess ill do about ever 30000

brakes every 60000 or as needed, im hard on them lol or so im told

CactusWill · 08-12-2009, 02:36 AM

Brakes have nothing to do with mileage, if all the driving you did was highway then you might never have to replace your brakes, other than inspections and resurfacing. But in the city, you might be doing the front brakes every 10k.

Spark plugs are supposedly good for 100k on newer cars, doesn't mean they always will last that long tho. But you're not going to cause any damage by not replacing them early, its not preventative maintenance like fluids and filters.

AleroDrime · 08-12-2009, 08:53 PM

i knew that but mech said usually fwd cars like mine need them usually get close to needing them at 70k and asked if i had checked mine

[ion] C2 · 08-12-2009, 08:56 PM

I change my spark plugs quite often... few times a year maybe.

I've heard fuel filter every 30k is the norm. My car has 196,000 on it and I'm not sure if the fuel filter was ever changed. I have a new filter but not sure when I'll put it in.

08-12-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by [ion] C2

I change my spark plugs quite often... few times a year maybe.

I've heard fuel filter every 30k is the norm. My car has 196,000 on it and I'm not sure if the fuel filter was ever changed. I have a new filter but not sure when I'll put it in.

x2 with the plugs and i couldnt get my fuel filter off its been on there for 10 years 200k miles so now it wont budge i think i might just cut the line and splice it in with new hose

99alerogirl · 08-12-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Caboose73

x2 with the plugs and i couldnt get my fuel filter off its been on there for 10 years 200k miles so now it wont budge i think i might just cut the line and splice it in with new hose

x3... tried to put mine on, gave up. i still have mine as well haha

CactusWill · 08-12-2009, 11:37 PM

You lazy bastards.

Fuel filter = < $10 with easy labor

Fuel pump = > $200 with alot of labor

On the alero, spray the bolt side of the filter with penetrating oil or wd-40. Use a 5/8 open end wrench and a 20mm open end wrench, or use 16mm and 20mm filter line wrenches that are FREE TO RENT AT AUTOZONE, lol. Plastic clip side of the filter pries off with a flathead screwdriver.

99alerogirl · 08-12-2009, 11:48 PM

our autozone doesn't rent out wrenches. GAY. i tried to get mine off like that though, but the stupid canister was in the way, barely any room for the wrenches to moooove

CactusWill · 08-13-2009, 12:00 AM

Theres plenty of room. You only have to get a few turns in to change it. I can do a fully rusted out filter in 5 minutes or less, a new one probably 1-2 minutes.

99alerogirl · 08-13-2009, 12:04 AM

hmmm maybe i'll have to try it again tomorrow.

Gr1m · 08-13-2009, 08:50 AM

i didnt have any problems with mine but this is when i was in the middle of replacing my fuel pump so it was on a lift and the tank was dropped

bkathsalero · 08-13-2009, 09:58 AM

Didn't have time to read through this WHOLE thread but if you want your routine maintance, I can go on to Alldata for you and give you the maintnance suggested for your milage, just need your mileage

.... Just trying to help

Nate's Alero · 08-13-2009, 11:31 AM

go to jiffylose or VIP or something, they do cheap fuel filters, they got mine off.

AleroDrime · 08-13-2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkathsalero

Didn't have time to read through this WHOLE thread but if you want your routine maintance, I can go on to Alldata for you and give you the maintnance suggested for your milage, just need your mileage

.... Just trying to help

67000