Maintenance Question
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: NE Texas
Replace all fluids - power steering, front diff & transfer case (if 4wd), rear diff, radiator, brake.
I think this is the first time I've seen a 2000 model with just 30K on it. I would think there could be a lot of condensation that's gathered over the years.
Have you checked torque on the plugs; checked the boots on the coils?
I think this is the first time I've seen a 2000 model with just 30K on it. I would think there could be a lot of condensation that's gathered over the years.
Have you checked torque on the plugs; checked the boots on the coils?
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Joined: Jan 2006
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Wow, 30,000 miles on an '00! She's barely broken in!
My '06 already has 34,200 miles on the clock, and it's no daily driver. Guess that's what I pay for living so far from work! She does do the long distance towing/hauling etc though.
Enjoy,
RustyFuryIII
My '06 already has 34,200 miles on the clock, and it's no daily driver. Guess that's what I pay for living so far from work! She does do the long distance towing/hauling etc though.
Enjoy,
RustyFuryIII
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Too close to Houston
Good advice above. I wouldn't change the COP boots unless they needed it though. The boots on my '00 were still pliable and in good shape when I changed the plugs several months ago. Use a dab of never-seize on the threads and a dab of dielectric grease in the boots.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Chino, California
Originally Posted by dkf
What Big Orn said.
Don't forget to change the fuel filter.
I've been changing mine ever 10k miles.
Once you have the tool it only costs $12 per change. (Napa Gold filter)
Don't forget to change the fuel filter.
I've been changing mine ever 10k miles.
Once you have the tool it only costs $12 per change. (Napa Gold filter)
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Hotshot
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Pa
Originally Posted by pops_91710
What tool and where do I get it?
I got mine at Napa, which was a mistake at $20. (Cast Pot Metal)
You can get nice little aluminum tools from Advanced or Autozone for $10-$12.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Pa
The last time I changed the Fuel Filter on my truck I dumped the fuel in the filter out the inlet of the filter. To my surprise the gas that came out was pretty dirty. That filter was only in for 10k miles. The filter catches a lot of crap.