whats the next preventive
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whats the next preventive
ive just pick up a 97 f150 ext. xlt 5.4 auto 4x4 with a 136k on it. really like it!
i've already did the basic used car stuff oil change (mobil 1),plugs(replaced#3 cop, flashed a code) fix a couple minor leaks (transfer case) and tires and aligment.
my question (s) is are what preventive maint. should i do to make sure i got long and trouble free life out of the truck.
there is now 3 out of 8 cop changed should i change out the rest?
coolant, should i do a flush and if so what the best to replacement?
auto trans. filter and flush ? with mobil 1 a/t?
transfer case fluid change with mobil 1 a/t?
front and rear diffs fluid change with mobil 1 75-90? what if any additives?
these are the major thing i think of, but since this is the newest truck i've ever owned, and havn't had a auto trans other the one in my 70cutlass, i not sure what works and whats best and what will last and how long.
i don't no the past maint so i assume the min. becouse the truck appear to be in good shape
so any thoughts on this and other possiblity would be every helpful
thanks
i've already did the basic used car stuff oil change (mobil 1),plugs(replaced#3 cop, flashed a code) fix a couple minor leaks (transfer case) and tires and aligment.
my question (s) is are what preventive maint. should i do to make sure i got long and trouble free life out of the truck.
there is now 3 out of 8 cop changed should i change out the rest?
coolant, should i do a flush and if so what the best to replacement?
auto trans. filter and flush ? with mobil 1 a/t?
transfer case fluid change with mobil 1 a/t?
front and rear diffs fluid change with mobil 1 75-90? what if any additives?
these are the major thing i think of, but since this is the newest truck i've ever owned, and havn't had a auto trans other the one in my 70cutlass, i not sure what works and whats best and what will last and how long.
i don't no the past maint so i assume the min. becouse the truck appear to be in good shape
so any thoughts on this and other possiblity would be every helpful
thanks
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I buy only used cars and trucks. I have had the best luck with Fords and the worst with Chrysler products. Whenevr I buy a "new" used vehicle I assume that no PM has ever been performed. My used car/truck checklist involves the following...
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Well, just use green anti-freeze if you flush it (6 or 7 gallons), I would follow manufacturer reccomendations for diff lube (75-140 sythetic rear/ 75-90 front), If you have L/S diff, you may need friction modifier.
Transfer case is 2 quarts Mercon ATF. Transmission is Mercon for 4R100 or Mercon V (synthetic) for 4R70W, Check your transmission dipstick for correctness. And why not replace the pcv valve for good measure! I've used M/C 5W20 engine oil for 120,000 miles, and I still have no problems. No smoke, no noise. If you want to use synthetic, it's great stuff, just use the right weight.
Transfer case is 2 quarts Mercon ATF. Transmission is Mercon for 4R100 or Mercon V (synthetic) for 4R70W, Check your transmission dipstick for correctness. And why not replace the pcv valve for good measure! I've used M/C 5W20 engine oil for 120,000 miles, and I still have no problems. No smoke, no noise. If you want to use synthetic, it's great stuff, just use the right weight.
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