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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 10:55 AM
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Default 100,000 mile maintenance
2009 malibu 2.4
Should I replace the spark plugs and transmission fluid and filter or leave good alone?
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I did mine just to eliminate any possible failure in the near future. I also replaced the serpentine belt, fuel filter etc.
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Originally Posted by jampg
2009 malibu 2.4
Should I replace the spark plugs and transmission fluid and filter or leave good alone?
maintenance is only for those want it to be trouble free!


what's cheaper, spark plugs or new ignition coils, trans fluid and filter or trans rebuild?
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Are the plugs and serpentine belt a good DIY project?
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...yep
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