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Old 05-12-2015, 08:58 AM
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First year owner just putting my 2007 XK back on the road, other than an oil change, any other recommendations.
 
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How long has it been off the road?
 
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Old 05-12-2015, 09:24 PM
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Tell us about your car? How many miles, what color, how long was it in storage...
 
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Old 05-13-2015, 08:04 AM
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Only off the road since OCT, with 47000 miles. Purchased in JUN 15 from a Jag dealer so things like oil and fluids had been changed and checked.
 
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Old 05-13-2015, 11:56 AM
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Has it been kept on a battery maintainer? - XKs hate a weak battery. Check the aircon is working, too, because the seals can deteriorate if they haven't been kept lubricated through use (that's a general thing, not specific to XKs).
 
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What he said ^^^^^^^^^, plus normal stuff like tire pressure, oil level (hate computer sensors for this) coolant and such.
 
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Old 05-14-2015, 08:09 AM
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Thanks everyone, did an oil change, has my mechanic inspect the timing belt, brakes, and all fluid levels. Tires are set at 33/31. Ready for the road
 
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Old 05-14-2015, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mbk2015
Thanks everyone, did an oil change, has my mechanic inspect the timing belt, brakes, and all fluid levels. Tires are set at 33/31. Ready for the road
Timing belt ?????
 
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Probably meant "serpentine" belt.
 
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Thanks everyone, did an oil change, has my mechanic inspect the timing belt, brakes, and all fluid levels. Tires are set at 33/31. Ready for the road
Did they swap out the brake fluid or just check the level? Brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years.
 
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Old 05-22-2015, 02:41 PM
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LOL yes serpentine......not timing!
And they checked all fluids since they were changed only last summer.
 
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Old 05-23-2015, 07:45 AM
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Who works on your car? I see you are a fellow Masshole.
 
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