RE: 40,000 maintenance

["Ng, Kevin (Bank of America Commercial Finance)" <kevin.ng@bankofamericacf.com>]

You really should add to that a coolant flush, brake fluid, and tranny fluid
change. Twang the belts, replace wipers, check battery, and other small
bits. I believe there is an official checklist out on the web somewhere...

Kevin Ng
97 Jetta GLX Windsor Blue, coming up real fast on 60k

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Rob Meikle [SMTP:rtmeikle@yahoo.com]
> Sent:	Tuesday, May 30, 2000 12:31 PM
> To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	40,000 maintenance
> 
> I have a few questions about the 40,000 maintenance on
> my '97 Jetta.  One dealer told me that I should have
> done a 30,000 maintenance, which I haven't done, so if
> there's anything else I need now, please let me know.
> 
> My dealer quoted me $330, and from what I understand,
> this includes:
> 
> -spark plugs
> -oil and filter
> -air filter
> -fuel filter
> -tire rotation
> -pull codes from OBDII
> 
> I have the K&N filter, so the air filter is
> unnecesary.  They told me the radiator should be ok
> until about 60,000 miles.  I'm thinking I'll just have
> the oil changed and get a new fuel filter.  I don't
> see any reason to get spark plugs now; I've had no
> problems.
> 
> Also, it looks like my radiator fluid is a little low,
> can I just add a little water to raise the level?  I
> know that our cars use a special kind of coolant.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> ROB
> '97 GLX
> 
>