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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Hello everyone at this forum.

I just got a 2002 Saleen non superchaged version. It has about 43k miles on it. Any suggestion on maintenance? I just changed the engine oil and fuel filter past weekend. The brakes, tires and rotors were changed by the previous owner. This is going to be my daily ride so anything else i should look into changing?

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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Rear-end, and trans. Why not?
Old Mar 7, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Thank you fro reply and sorry i don't really know anything about cars but learning

Yea i am thinking about transmission oil in a month or so. I don't drive that much only 12 miles to work. What do you mean by Read End? Thank you
Old Mar 7, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by amp009
Thank you fro reply and sorry i don't really know anything about cars but learning

Yea i am thinking about transmission oil in a month or so. I don't drive that much only 12 miles to work. What do you mean by Read End? Thank you
Maybe the differential fluid.
Old Mar 7, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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i am going to look into how i can do change the differential fluid myself. Guys any idea how much it usually cost for transmission oil change if i take it to a mechanic.

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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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i am going to look into how i can do change the differential fluid myself. Guys any idea how much it usually cost for transmission oil change if i take it to a mechanic.

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$79++ depends on your area shops.
Old Mar 8, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Thank you, i am going to shop around. i am in Fresno, california i think the most 100 will do the job.
Old Mar 10, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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hello,

Also different question but i am posting it on same thread. My cousin gave me 2 10's Rockford Fosgate punch in a box. What you guys think what kind of amp should i get. The car has mach stock speakers they sound fine you think i should upgrade that too

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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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no need to replace mach speakers. they are one of the best factory speakers you can get. as for an amp, id say kicker or jl are one of the best, but you can pick up a pioneer amp at wallyworld for like 120
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i have a rockford amp, but i would agree with kugz



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