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AgentSteel454 · 08-13-2019, 12:50 PM

I am new to this site so I hope this is posted in the right area, let me know if not! Just picked up a 2010 SS the other day. Was curious if there is any maintenance tips or things to look out for that are specific to this car? Just want to make sure I have everything to keep this baby going mean and hard for a long time!

Overflow · 08-13-2019, 12:51 PM

First off, congrats and welcome to the family!

How many miles does your Camaro have? Automatic or manual? That'll help us tell you what to look for maintenance wise.

AgentSteel454 · 08-13-2019, 01:05 PM

Appreciate it Overflow! And it has around 56k mileage. It is the LS3 with the 6 speed manual.

Dizzy82 · 08-13-2019, 01:28 PM

Personally I would change all the fluids that way you know when and how they were done.

Spec · 08-13-2019, 01:29 PM

Power is there and can easily be added with basic bolt-ons... Congrats on the ride.

I'll add here a note regarding the suspension on our 10's. It is sub-par and can be greatly improved by adding a good suspension kit. I recommend Hotchkis to include all items in the race pack (sways, endlinks, springs, strut and chassis braces).

Don't neglect your suspension on these 10's.

Yellow 1 · 08-13-2019, 01:53 PM

Drop them fluids, change them filters & then enjoy it for a week or two while you decide how you gonna liberate all them ponies that GM left under the trunk mat!

Welker2 · 08-13-2019, 02:15 PM

Congratulations and welcome; you'll find a lot experts and experience here in various areas. As far as maintenance, the first thing I always do regardless of what the seller has told me, is change all the fluids. This gives you a known starting point using the brands you prefer. From there, just follow the Owner's Manual for periodic maintenance. Beyond that, enjoy the new ride and deciding what, if any mods you want to do.

Moto-Mojo · 08-13-2019, 02:21 PM

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Drop them fluids, change them filters & then enjoy it for a week or two while you decide how you gonna liberate all them ponies that GM left under the trunk mat!

Welcome. And for when you start down this road ^^

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AgentSteel454 · 08-13-2019, 02:30 PM

Hey I appreciate all the tips everyone! I already did All fluid swaps except Diff fluid which was checked 10k ago according to maintenance history. I am pretty fluent when it comes to engine work, Especially Chevy V8s. And Spec it appears the previous owner did some intake work, Long tube headers, and a Borla Exhaust (Not sure if catback or axle back) I really appreciate the tips on the Suspension!! Noted!!! I've always debated on getting a new Camaro, I'm only 25 and I've owned a 84 and 89 and they were a blast! Seen this one online...Took it for a drive and fell in love soon as she fired up! But again I will look into the suspension, For all I know some of it could have been upgraded.

AgentSteel454 · 08-13-2019, 02:33 PM

But like I said just didn't know if there is anything with this model I should look out for! And I checked out that suspension kit Spec! Maaaannnn Does that look like a setup. Does it change the overall ride quite a bit?

Spec · 08-13-2019, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentSteel454

But like I said just didn't know if there is anything with this model I should look out for! And I checked out that suspension kit Spec! Maaaannnn Does that look like a setup. Does it change the overall ride quite a bit?

Just for the better in my book... a bit harsher than stock but nothing to cry about. Its expected with a higher performance suspension.

Read up on the comments on this site for more feedback. You won't regret it.

AgentSteel454 · 08-13-2019, 02:38 PM

Eh Its a trade-off I can live with. I honestly prefer a stiffer suspension. Feels more in control.

Spec · 08-13-2019, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentSteel454

Eh Its a trade-off I can live with. I honestly prefer a stiffer suspension. Feels more in control.

Exactly! Car feels good stock... but it'll feel like a rock on rails afterwards with the nimbleness of a go kart.

ZEN357 · 08-13-2019, 02:49 PM

Check or change, belts, hoses, fluids, brake pads and rotors.

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AgentSteel454 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ashtabula Posts: 8	New owner Tips? Tricks? I am new to this site so I hope this is posted in the right area, let me know if not! Just picked up a 2010 SS the other day. Was curious if there is any maintenance tips or things to look out for that are specific to this car? Just want to make sure I have everything to keep this baby going mean and hard for a long time! Attached Images

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Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	First off, congrats and welcome to the family! How many miles does your Camaro have? Automatic or manual? That'll help us tell you what to look for maintenance wise. __________________

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Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	Personally I would change all the fluids that way you know when and how they were done. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

08-13-2019, 01:53 PM	#6
Yellow 1 Grumpy Grey-haired Guy Drives: Camaro, Corvette & Merc C300(daily) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 806 View My Garage	Drop them fluids, change them filters & then enjoy it for a week or two while you decide how you gonna liberate all them ponies that GM left under the trunk mat! __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------

08-13-2019, 02:15 PM	#7
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Congratulations and welcome; you'll find a lot experts and experience here in various areas. As far as maintenance, the first thing I always do regardless of what the seller has told me, is change all the fluids. This gives you a known starting point using the brands you prefer. From there, just follow the Owner's Manual for periodic maintenance. Beyond that, enjoy the new ride and deciding what, if any mods you want to do. __________________

08-13-2019, 01:05 PM	#3
AgentSteel454 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ashtabula Posts: 8	Appreciate it Overflow! And it has around 56k mileage. It is the LS3 with the 6 speed manual.

08-13-2019, 01:29 PM	#5
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Power is there and can easily be added with basic bolt-ons... Congrats on the ride. I'll add here a note regarding the suspension on our 10's. It is sub-par and can be greatly improved by adding a good suspension kit. I recommend Hotchkis to include all items in the race pack (sways, endlinks, springs, strut and chassis braces). Don't neglect your suspension on these 10's.

08-13-2019, 02:30 PM	#9
AgentSteel454 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ashtabula Posts: 8	Hey I appreciate all the tips everyone! I already did All fluid swaps except Diff fluid which was checked 10k ago according to maintenance history. I am pretty fluent when it comes to engine work, Especially Chevy V8s. And Spec it appears the previous owner did some intake work, Long tube headers, and a Borla Exhaust (Not sure if catback or axle back) I really appreciate the tips on the Suspension!! Noted!!! I've always debated on getting a new Camaro, I'm only 25 and I've owned a 84 and 89 and they were a blast! Seen this one online...Took it for a drive and fell in love soon as she fired up! But again I will look into the suspension, For all I know some of it could have been upgraded.

08-13-2019, 02:33 PM	#10
AgentSteel454 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ashtabula Posts: 8	But like I said just didn't know if there is anything with this model I should look out for! And I checked out that suspension kit Spec! Maaaannnn Does that look like a setup. Does it change the overall ride quite a bit?

08-13-2019, 02:38 PM	#12
AgentSteel454 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ashtabula Posts: 8	Eh Its a trade-off I can live with. I honestly prefer a stiffer suspension. Feels more in control.

08-13-2019, 02:49 PM	#14
ZEN357 Drives: 1991 Z/28 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 411	Check or change, belts, hoses, fluids, brake pads and rotors.