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Raydar
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OCT 10, 03:16 PM
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Cliff pretty much covered it. But I will take a moment to repeat the jack-stand thing.
We had a very sad post, a year or so ago, with someone's wife logging in and telling us that her husband had been killed under his recently-purchased Fiero, in their driveway.
A few seconds of paying attention can save a lifetime of heartache for your family or yourself.
Use the proper tools. Especially safety-related equipment. Cheaper is not always better. (But it can be. YouTube offers great tool comparisons, as well as "how to" videos.)
A few years ago I bought an A-frame and hoist, for several hundred dollars, to perform maintenance on/under my car.
My justification for the expenditure was that it was still cheaper than even the co-pay for a trip to the ER. 
Oh... and I still use jack stands.[This message has been edited by Raydar (edited 10-10-2023).]
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hyperv6
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OCT 11, 07:17 PM
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Just to add to the Parking brake. Make sure to hold your foot in the brake when engaging.
This also works a ratchet in the caliper to keep the rear brakes adjusted as they wear. If not the pedal will get low.
Better than asking questions is to read. Go to the Fiero club web sites and many have tons of info posted on what to do or avoid in ownership.
Also go to you tube as there are many videos on how things work or how to fix known issues.
I just bought a C5 and the videos were a big help on fixing little things that will prevent big problems later.
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Kitskaboodle
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OCT 11, 08:38 PM
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To add to Cliff’s list:
#6 When you’re down to a 1/3 tank, be actively looking for a gas station.
#7 Make sure your dogbone is in good shape.
# Long trip in a Fiero? Try to “buddy up” with another car if you can.
Kit
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F Craigg
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OCT 13, 08:51 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by theogre:
1. what year of car? because two different versions of HL motors.
Even that's assuming early cars hasn't been upgraded to Gen2 system.
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If you have any interest still in what year its an 84
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Cliff Pennock
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OCT 13, 10:51 AM
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I've been thinking about this.. The advice you're getting, such as carrying spare parts, teaming up with another car on long journeys, and maintaining regular checks, might give the impression that the Fiero is an unreliable car. However, let's face it. Not many cars that are over 35 years old are still in use as a daily driver. In fact, I rarely see cars of that age on the road at all. I've owned my fair share of "older" cars, and none have weathered the test of time as well as the Fiero, and I'm not just referring to its appearance. I'm primarily talking about its reliability. I'm genuinely amazed at how sturdy the engine is, for instance. Just a few weeks ago (and a few months before that), my Fiero lost all its coolant. After replacing the faulty parts (the radiator the first time, and the heater core the second time), my Fiero ran as if nothing had ever gone wrong. Two years ago, I had a Vauxhall (Opel) with a similar issue. It lost some of its coolant (not all), and it immediately led to catastrophic engine damage.
What I'm trying to convey is that the Fiero is remarkably forgiving. Nonetheless, this shouldn't serve as an excuse to neglect addressing any issues you come across.
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David Hambleton
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OCT 14, 09:19 AM
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CanPonch
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OCT 15, 09:22 PM
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400 …I’m blown away I have heard some great longevity stories on these cars. Geeze mine just turned over 29000 k…
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Vintage-Nut
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OCT 16, 11:08 AM
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EDIT - "Hmmm" is right as the link didn't work and got an error "404 - Not Found" but the link is working now...My Apologies!
Good Job on keeping your Fiero 'original' and CLEAN - Well Done!
400,000 kilometer = 248,548 miles
I use a Fuel Stabilizer which Neutralizes Acids, Removes Carbon, Reducers Friction & Engine Wear.
I Wrote This Thread:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/100504.html
I have two high-mileage vehicles to date:
1992 Honda 1.6L VTEC with 256,000 miles
1998 Ford 3.0L V6 with 231,000 miles
Both start and run without problems nor consuming engine oil and passing smog every time….
IMHO - My 'Tips' Are:
Follow the Routine Preventive Maintenance
Service / Repair Unworking Items Quickly
Use a Fuel Stabilizer At ALL Times
Keep Your Vehicles Clean and Look For Leaks or Problems (see Service / Repair)
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Original Owner of a Silver '88 GT
Under 'Production Refurbishment' @ 136k Miles[This message has been edited by Vintage-Nut (edited 10-17-2023).]
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David Hambleton
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OCT 16, 03:49 PM
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Hmmm... Works for me. I identified the link in the original post: "Take a pic of your Fiero taken today" in case the link doesn't connect.
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1985 Fiero GT
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OCT 18, 02:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Cliff Pennock:
Actually, I think the original question was just fine as I understood it as him just wanting general tips on what to look out for when owning a Fiero. There's is so much information on the forum, it can be quite overwhelming. That said, here are my tips. I'm sure others will chime in.
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Don't ever, I repeat, don't ever work under your car without good quality jack stands. Don't. Really, just don't. Even if you need to quickly look under the car, don't jack it up alone. The Fiero weighs 2,500+ pounds and its ground clearance is less than the width of your head so I guess you understand where I'm going with this.
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Haha, I have changed my oil and filter without jacking my Fiero up at all, numerous times, just slid under the drivers door, get my arm and head where the cat is, take the filter out! I'm 6' tall, but very skinny!
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