Re: Now-My 10K mile service was: Responses to my post

From: William H. Hiatt III (william@hiatt.net)
Date: Fri Dec 22 2000 - 15:10:47 EST


Will:
  What do you lube? What do you exactly lube on a chassis lube anyways? Any
specific lube you use or recommended? Also, what things should I lube?

william

At 01:22 PM 12/22/2000 -0600, you wrote:
>Jay,I have not started on the service yet,but I have been buying stuff up
>to do it with.I will give you a list of the services I am going to do and
>the parts/stuff I am going to use.Here you go:
>1-Change engine oil-Valvoline all-climate 5W-30
>2-Change engine oil filter-Napa Gold filter
>3-Change power steering fluid-Valvoline SynPower Synthetic fluid
>4-Change differential fluid-Valvoline SynPower fluid
>5-Change spark plugs-undecided as of yet
>6-Add fuel system treatment-Valvoline SynPower fuelsystem treatment
>7-Clean&re-oil K&N filter-K&N recharge kit
>8-Change transmission lube-Mopar specified lube
>9-Change windshield wiper blades-Silblade blades
>10-Remove and clean throttle body-Valvoline SynPower TB cleaner
>11-Clean,inspect,& adjust brakes-Valvoline SynPower brake parts cleaner
>12-Alignment on front wheels
>13-Rotate and balance wheels&tires
>14-Clean inside of wheels and hub mounting surface,coat mounting surface
>and lugs with anti-sieze compound
>15-Thoroughly clean and inspect undercarriage,repair scratches/damage
>16-Reapply Rain-X to exterior glass
>17-Lubricate weatherstrip/exposed rubber parts
>18-Wash thouroughly-using new artificial sponges,Duragloss CWC,and my
>2-bucket system
>19-Polish clearcoat-Duragloss clear coat polish&protectant
>20-Paint,wet sand,and polish to repair any scratches or imperfections
>
>That's what I am going to be doing immediately after christmas.I will be
>replacing my differential cover with the mopar performance chrome piece
>when I change the fluid in the rear-end.I am going to do my suspension
>tomorrow,so I will be doing the undercarriage work then.My best friend
>paints cars,so he will be the one doing the painting,wet
>sanding,buffing,etc.I will also have to have it aligned immediately after
>getting it off the rack at the shop,so the alignment will be done
>approx.400 miles early.Oh,good news, the Mopar MTL is less $ now.$11.55/qt
>down from $16.50(this is also a price from my buddy that works at the
>parts counter,so it may be his price instead of list).Hope this is what
>you wanted to see.TTYL,
>
>Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
>'00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/hd5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
>http://www.geocities.com/willcoughlin/index.html
>
>----Original Message Follows----
>From: "jay & dana" <jay&dana@telus.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: Re: DML:RE: Responses to my post
>Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 13:15:06 -0800
>
>Good for you Will,
>
>Please let us know of your upcoming service you plan on doing and the fluids
>& filters etc. you decided on using, as I am also interested. I baby my
>truck a lot also (girlfriend sometimes gets jealous), and I respect your
>opinion as you have a beautiful Dak!
>
>TIA
>Jay
>
>
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