> What kind of maintenace schedules you guys keep? I know there are some
> schedules contained in the manual, but I think more should be/could be
done.
> I am not worried about oil changes, since I have timeframe that I do that
> in. I would like to know things like how often spark plugs, plug wires,
cap
> and rotor, etc should be changed? What about cleaning things like the TB?
> What do you guru's recommend?
-Change oil/filter every 3,000 miles. With the oil drain plug removed and
the oil filter off, I also pour one quart down each valve cover and let that
completely drain out.
-Front and rear differentials get Amsoil Series 2000 75W-90 every two years.
-Transfer case gets flushed out with 2 quarts of 7176 ATF+3, complelety
drained, and filled up with Amsoil ATF
-New PCV valve every other oil change
-Drain radiator once a year
-Flush cooling system every other year
-Hose down the TB with cleaner every 10,000 miles......I only removed mine
twice to thoroughly clean it, once when I installed my QuickD TB
really........
-Transmission fluid service(drop pan) once a year, reguardless of mileage
-I am going to have the tranny fluid 'flushed' this year(drop pan/filter
service also), just for kicks
-I am using MSD 8.5MM Super Conductors, so I havent changed my wires in over
3 1/2 years; going to replace them this summer though
-When I was running my MSD Ignition, plugs/ dist. cap/dist rotor were
replaced every 7,500-10,000 miles.......I no longer run this igntion and
will only change the cap/rotor every 15,000 miles
-Autolite copper plugs take 10 minutes to change out and only $7 for new
ones, I will still check and replace them 7,500 miles if needed
-New fuel filter ever 15,000 miles
-Grease all the zerk fittings whenever I remember to do so,
haha.....typically once every 7,500 miles.......still using stock tie rods
ends(inner and outer) as well as stock upper/lower ball joints at 138,500
miles
-Bottle of fuel system cleaner every 5,000 miles
-Tire pressure checked every oil change
-Tires rotated and balance every 7,500 miles(lifetime warranty)
-Front end alignment every 6 months(lifetime warranty)
I am sure I missed something, but oh well.......this is a start. Hope it
helps.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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