Good morning Will,
Read your message sent at 02:51AM this morning. I see I'm not the only
one that's up weird hours or has a passion for Dakota maintenance.
I'm a bit confused on some of your comments. Your signature line
indicates you have a 2000 Dakota 4.7l 5-speed. You obviously take
excellent care of it. What is going on with your Dakota that makes you
think you cannot get a long service life out of it? It should be the reverse.
So far, my "plan" is working just fine. At 88,000 miles it is in better
condition
than new (minus the necessary stone hits and a few small scratches).
The way I judge the condition of my Dakota is this:
Every time I turn the key in the ignition, the truck must be ready to travel
two miles to the store, 19 miles to work, 1,200 miles to Oklahoma or
1,800 miles to Houston. No exceptions. This is what drives my personal
maintenance schedule.
Your 2K Dakota should be at least as good as mine if not better.
I just looked outside (again). Snow, Ice and Water in abundance. Ech!
I got to move south.
David R.
Sterling Heights
Michigan
drd892@aol.com
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