60K service, et. al.

[BrianD]

I'm coming up on 60K on my 2K-S/6spd. A number of things are in question, such as belt replacement, oil / filter change, inspections of this and that? I know my way around the garage and I'm willing to do some minor mechanical, but not necessarily the big stuff, maybe the clutch, maybe. It received a new performance Sachs around 49K, and I'm getting that rattling noise when in neutral at idle. (TO bearing, PP springs?) I think the car has done a couple of weekend track sessions at Willow Springs, which may account for the rattling noises. Push in the pedal and they quiet down.

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How much of a job is it to replace 'THE BELT'? Haven't seen it to know if needs replacement, even though the book says do it at 60. Any recommended tools for the job? Estimated time committment?

Next, other than the obvious jacking points on the car, is there a designated/recommended location for jack stands while I'm under it?

I'm having quite a problem finding Mobil 1, 10W40. I've been to a number of stores and no one has it. (Maybe Mobil's contract with Porsche Racing, etc. ran out.) I did, however find some of the new Mobil 1, 0W/40. Do you see any problem using it in the Northern California central valley?

[Orient Express]

Check the DIY sections. There are notes on how to lift the car up on jack stands, and how to replace the serpentine belt.

There are also maintenance checklists for your car. Essentially the 60K service consists of

changing the oil, filter, air filter, pollen (cabin) filter, plugs (on some cars, check the maintenance checklist for your car), and serpentine belt.

If it has been 2 years or longer since your last brake fluid change, that should also be done.

That is essentially it. Changing the belt is very easy.

Budget about 2-3 hours to do the work and about $150 for parts and fluids.