1996 Cabriolet
08-03-2012, 11:58 PM
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1996 Cabriolet
Hi. I'm new in here and I just got a pearl-white 1996 Cabriolet. I was going to flip it and grab a BMW but its such a rare car with a catchy color and a nice smooth ride, I've decided to keep it. Aside from the "boos" and making me eat in the corner, is there any general advice for care of my new baby? I know that I'm in for big $ on any maintenance and I'd love to be able to do 90% of it myself.
08-04-2012, 10:07 AM
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First, swap out the automatic transmission fluid and ATF filter. When you refill, use 2 24oz. bottles of Lucas Automatic Transmission Stop-Slip, and the rest (+/- 3 quarts) Valvoline Max-Life ATF.
Second, replace every single flexible vacuum line you can. Even a small crack in a vacuum line can cause erratic running, poor gas mileage, and mysterious shifting.
If your top is functioning properly, you should gently WD-40 all of its hinges, making sure to hold a towel behind the hinge while spraying in order to avoid getting oil on the top fabric.
As for the cloudy rear window? The only product I've used that works well is 3M headlight lens renewal system. Don't bother trying to replace just the window if the clear plastic cracks. Bite the bullet, spend the $300, and get a new top from "DiamondMall" on ebay.
Second, replace every single flexible vacuum line you can. Even a small crack in a vacuum line can cause erratic running, poor gas mileage, and mysterious shifting.
If your top is functioning properly, you should gently WD-40 all of its hinges, making sure to hold a towel behind the hinge while spraying in order to avoid getting oil on the top fabric.
As for the cloudy rear window? The only product I've used that works well is 3M headlight lens renewal system. Don't bother trying to replace just the window if the clear plastic cracks. Bite the bullet, spend the $300, and get a new top from "DiamondMall" on ebay.
08-04-2012, 11:28 AM
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First, swap out the automatic transmission fluid and ATF filter. When you refill, use 2 24oz. bottles of Lucas Automatic Transmission Stop-Slip, and the rest (+/- 3 quarts) Valvoline Max-Life ATF.
Second, replace every single flexible vacuum line you can. Even a small crack in a vacuum line can cause erratic running, poor gas mileage, and mysterious shifting.
If your top is functioning properly, you should gently WD-40 all of its hinges, making sure to hold a towel behind the hinge while spraying in order to avoid getting oil on the top fabric.
As for the cloudy rear window? The only product I've used that works well is 3M headlight lens renewal system. Don't bother trying to replace just the window if the clear plastic cracks. Bite the bullet, spend the $300, and get a new top from "DiamondMall" on ebay.
Second, replace every single flexible vacuum line you can. Even a small crack in a vacuum line can cause erratic running, poor gas mileage, and mysterious shifting.
If your top is functioning properly, you should gently WD-40 all of its hinges, making sure to hold a towel behind the hinge while spraying in order to avoid getting oil on the top fabric.
As for the cloudy rear window? The only product I've used that works well is 3M headlight lens renewal system. Don't bother trying to replace just the window if the clear plastic cracks. Bite the bullet, spend the $300, and get a new top from "DiamondMall" on ebay.
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