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What does everyone do when they first buy a pre-owned car?

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Old 07-12-2006, 12:33 PM
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As for brakes -- don't forget them. I had to replace mine at 37k miles (bought truck with 29k miles). Had to replace rotors, since one pad had worn through on inner portion & chewed into the metal. Installed powerslot with heavy-duty Hawk pads. That really made a positive difference in braking ability -- I am still glad I was 'forced' into this mod.
 

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Old 07-12-2006, 03:54 PM
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My brakes (same truck) went 60,000 miles and had some life left. Something really wrong to only last 37,000 miles.
The main thing would be to change oil & filter (5w20 and Motorcraft filter), have the tranny powerflushed (did mine @ about 55,000 miles), change the coolant (did mine @ 50,000 miles) and inspect the brakes. The differentials have synthetic fluid in them and should be good for at least 100,000 miles.
The front differential does have a fill and a drain plug.
I have just under 64,000 miles on my 01 and have had no fluid related problems at all.
 
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