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Pontiac 2001 GTP maintence

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wolfliren

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Hello, brand new idiot here! have a gorgeous body, showed it often, ha the car... just acquired her 3 months ago. Want power as well as beauty, hope to find help here. Need help on the basics of keepping her top notch. She iddles low, and i think the boost is off, thank you for whomever responds.
 


"1) New Spark Plugs (You can upgrade spark plugs at this time if you wish)
2) New Spark Plug Wires (You can upgrade spark plug wires at this time if you wish)
3) Oil/Oil Filter Change
4) Fuel Filter Change
5) Coolant System Flush (Replace Dexcool with Yellow/Green Coolant)
6) New Thermostat (You can upgrade to a 180*/160* Thermostat at this time if you wish)
7) Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets/Coolant Elbows (2)
8) Transmission Pan Drop/New GM Transmission Filter (Replace 7-8 quarts with whatever fluid you wish...Dex III or VI, both work)
9) New Brake Pads and/or Rotors
10) Supercharger Oil Change (Replace with 2 New Bottles of GM Supercharger Oil)

Also...be sure to check your brake fluid, tires, alignment, and anything else you can think of that I might have missed. First and foremost...get a way to scan the car for important parameters...the most vital being KR (Knock Retard). Best bang for your buck way to scan is by purchasing (If you have an Android phone look into something called the Torque App as it does everything a scan gauge does but for QUITE a bit less) an Aeroforce Scan Gauge. You can buy them on plenty of the vendor sites for around $200-$300."

Welcome. This came from http://www.grandprixforums.net/showthread.php?t=67580
 
[ ] Tuner
[ ] DHP PCM
[ ] Rocker arms
[ ] ClubGP.com
[ ] U-Bend delete, sub 2.25" downpipe
[ ] Powerlog Front Manifold
[ ] Alignment
[ ] flipping your stock motor mounts
[V] Paint: Silvermist Metallic? Dark Bronzemist Metallic?
[V] Silver/pewter accents
[V] Move battery
[V] New Spark Plugs (NGK)
[V] New Spark Plug Wires
[V] Fuel filter
[V] New Thermostat (180* Thermostat)
[V] Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets/Coolant Elbows (2)
[V] Transmission Pan Drop/New GM Transmission Filter (Replace 7-8 quarts with whatever fluid you wish...Dex III or VI, both work)
 
Stainless. Chrome. Speakers. Calipers. Rotors. Brakes. Engine Enamel. Synthetic Fluids. Aluminum gaskets. Blah blah blah.

I have everything I did written down. Somewhere. Lol
 


wow.. thanks everyone.. very new to this forum thing...so please.. bear with me...my baby has only 30.000 miles but Im sure the previous owner was only interrestd in looks.not maintinance or power. just want to treat her right. again thank you
 
Only 30k? well then a lot of that stuff doesn't pertain to you. But you could do some of them and get a fresh start of fluids for your records. The manual mentions transmission services every 50k miles, many including myself do them every 30k.
 
Car wash

check/replace the engine oil and replace oil filters

check/replace fuel filters inspect or replace windshield wipers

check or refil windshield washer fluid

inspect tires for pressure and wear

Tire balancing

Tire rotation

Wheel alignment

check, clean or replace battery terminals and top up battery fluid

inspect or replace brake pads

check or flush brake fluid

check or flush transmission fluid

check or flush power steering fluid

Tighten chassis nuts and bolts

check if rubber boots are cracked and need replacement

test electronics, e.g., Anti-lock braking system or ABS

read fault codes from the Engine control unit

Check and flush engine coolant

inspect or replace spark plugs

inspect or replace air filter

inspect or replace timing belt and other belts

lubricate locks, latches, hinges

Check all lights
 


We have a few people on the forum with real low miles, I think in the 40k area at the lowest, and from what I remember it was a 97-03.
 
30k is nuts. i recommend a really really really good undercoating if you havent started rusting yet. cause trust me. it will. prevent it now or youll be driving around in a rusty bucket of.. well mostly rust
 
well, like I said. new to this, and only looking for help. she was a show car. only driven to and from shows. I will post pics as soon as I have my son upload them. sorry for your lack of belief, but thank you for your time
 
There are common problems with these vehicles and there's plenty to read about it. One problem with limited mileage cars is they can be problematic just as much as high mileage vehicles. 30k is great but its still 12+ years old. Rubber rots, fluids go bad, etc., so most of what's been suggested is good, a once over on everything is a good start. I don't think valve cover gaskets were mentioned, but if there's no leaks then not needed unless you do start some of the items noted.

Welcome to the forums and yes, we like to see pics! (Car) lol...
 


I do believe you, thats just crazy haha Take good care of it now or down the line you'll be hurting! Lets see those pics! :th_biggrin2:
 
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