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Old 05-18-2017, 08:10 PM
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I think its great that you want to do your own maintenance, the problem I see almost daily is lack of proper service. A proper service, will prevent the majority of your issues. The key word here is "proper" service. All golf carts have problem areas, these areas,if addressed in a service, can save you hundreds down the road. Your golf cart does not need an air filter, fuel filter, spark plug every year. Air filter and spark plugs, last years. Fuel filter, depending on how much you use your cart and where you fill up. 10w-30 or 10w-40 is OK. A good tech will be able to determine if these items need to be changed. Oil change every year....Yes, it is the life blood of the engine. No need to change the crush washer with the oil change. I read here some issues, but a good tech will rarely have an issue with it. Stripped drain plug- again a good tech it will never happen too. I see it out there, its because care was not taken, same like a stripped wheel lug nut.
Your car being an 09- you have other areas of concern that need to be addressed. Most times, these areas are not in any book, its learned. Also these areas can very from year to year. I see individuals paying for repairs, that if addressed during a service, would not have had a failure.