TLC Time
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TLC Time
My '93 is due for some TLC, now that I can finally budget it. Some items are due now, some are overdue. Mileage is about 145,000. If I'm missing anything, or you have suggestions on things to check / replace, please feel free to add your thoughts. Complete brake service was done last summer (less than 5000 miles ago). Tires are all less than 3 years old and in good shape.
Shocks need replaced but I'm holding off a little bit 'til I can afford to lift.
lube / oil / filter
transmission service
front & rear axle fluid change
torque converter fluid change
radiator / cooling system flush
rotate & balance
Thanks in advance for the help.
Shocks need replaced but I'm holding off a little bit 'til I can afford to lift.
lube / oil / filter
transmission service
front & rear axle fluid change
torque converter fluid change
radiator / cooling system flush
rotate & balance
Thanks in advance for the help.
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Joined: Sep 2003
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From: North Carolina
You could clean the throttle body along with the IAC valve.
Check air filter, if dirty replace (or clean if K&N).
Check the crankcase breather filter.
Replace fuel filter if it hasn't been done.
Check and replace PCV valve if you know it hasn't been done or its really dirty.
Possibly run some Sea Foam through the engine if you want to mess with it.
Check to make sure all your coolant hoses are in good shape before radiator flush.
Check vacuum lines and such for cracks.
You could also check for computer codes just in case.
Just some typical things there that are easy to forget also.
Check air filter, if dirty replace (or clean if K&N).
Check the crankcase breather filter.
Replace fuel filter if it hasn't been done.
Check and replace PCV valve if you know it hasn't been done or its really dirty.
Possibly run some Sea Foam through the engine if you want to mess with it.
Check to make sure all your coolant hoses are in good shape before radiator flush.
Check vacuum lines and such for cracks.
You could also check for computer codes just in case.
Just some typical things there that are easy to forget also.
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Longview, TX
Replace oxygen sensor if over 90K.
Put a socket on crank and see how much timing chain slack.
Check air charge and coolant temp sensors by putting in oven and checking resistance compared to the charts even is not throwing codes.
Fan clutch.
Inspect coil output terminal for signs of arcing.
Good cap and rotor, wires, copper plugs.
Red-head steering box if it has slack.
Put a socket on crank and see how much timing chain slack.
Check air charge and coolant temp sensors by putting in oven and checking resistance compared to the charts even is not throwing codes.
Fan clutch.
Inspect coil output terminal for signs of arcing.
Good cap and rotor, wires, copper plugs.
Red-head steering box if it has slack.
