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Old May 1, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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I am scheduled for my 45K mile service next week. Should I have my valves adjusted during this check. I'm not sure it is included in this check as it is comprehensive (around $250).
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Old May 1, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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typically you dont need to adjust you valve till 100k, but it depend on how hard you drve the car, if you vtect and readline it alot, it might me a good idea.
i had mine done at 62k, and only 2 valves needed slight adjustment ( not noticable).
most pp do it at 60k i think
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Old May 1, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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I'd suggest getting them checked (or doing it yourself). A number of folks have indicated their clearances were well out of spec around this mileage. I checked mine at around 55k and found quite a large discrepancy.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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I checked mine first at 20k and several intake valves were out of spec. I would definitely have it done if you can't do it yourself (it's easy, but you need the tools).
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Old May 1, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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I will ask for this to be done since I dont know how and dont have the tools. Thanks.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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^ good decision
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