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Just bought myself a C6 after years of wanting one, what maintainance do I do need to get done?
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Yangster   
Wed Dec 02 2020, 07:12am
Joined: Apr 01 2020
Member No: #4295
Location: UK
 Just bought me a C6 after years of wanting one, wondering if anyone can advise what maintenance would be advisable to get done upon purchase?

It has done 80k miles and is a 2007 model, can't tell if the cam belt has been done or not, is there a way to tell or should I just go ahead get this done as a precaution, is there anything else I should have done aside from an oil change?

Many thanks for any help...
Fraunie   
Wed Dec 02 2020, 09:48am
Joined: Dec 09 2018
Member No: #3763
Location: Stockdorf
 If you are not sure, what has been done, I would recommend to change all belts (3).

An oil- and filter change of course.

All other filters: Fuel, Air, Interior filter

Check the front axle for wear, especially all rubber parts...
cruiserphil   
Wed Dec 02 2020, 10:58am

Joined: Jan 24 2010
Member No: #38
Location: Celbridge
 Hello Yangster,

Congratulations on your purchase. As per Fraunie and consider changing the coolant inlet tank and the clutched pulley on the alternator.

Best regards,

Phil C.
Fraunie   
Wed Dec 02 2020, 11:30am
Joined: Dec 09 2018
Member No: #3763
Location: Stockdorf
 You're right Phil: Changing the pulley BEFORE it breaks the alternator is definitely a good idea and can save a lot of money...
C6Marcy   
Wed Dec 02 2020, 01:21pm
Joined: Jul 11 2020
Member No: #4417
Location: South West
Fraunie wrote ...

If you are not sure, what has been done, I would recommend to change all belts (3).

An oil- and filter change of course.

All other filters: Fuel, Air, Interior filter

Check the front axle for wear, especially all rubber parts...


Maybe a gearbox flush to save the valve block failing?
Yangster   
Fri Dec 04 2020, 01:42am
Joined: Apr 01 2020
Member No: #4295
Location: UK
 Thank you for all the suggestions, very helpful! does anyone know of a good c6 specialist in the Kent area?
David Hallworth   
Fri Dec 04 2020, 03:56pm

Joined: Apr 16 2010
Member No: #90
Location: Glasgow
 I'm not sure of anybody in the Kent area, however, BL Auto's in Welwyn Garden City are very well known for being superb in the C6 circles and have been used by numerous members on here.

I quite often travel from Glasgow down to have them work on my cars if it's not something I want to do myself.

David.
Yangster   
Sat Dec 05 2020, 01:21am
Joined: Apr 01 2020
Member No: #4295
Location: UK
 Thanks David, great to know!
 

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