Winter tune up
I plan to do a bit of a winter tune up on my truck in the next week or so, and want to make sure I am not missing anything. The truck is a 5.4L and has 165k on it, and I plan to do the following:
Replace spark plugs Replace PCV Valve Replace Air Filter Oil Change Replace wiper blades The truck has been running a little sluggish lately, so I am hoping these changes (apart from the wiper blades) will have it running a bit better. Is there anything else I can add to the list? Thanks. |
Clean MAF, fuel filter.
|
Thanks for the quick reply, I noticed that when replacing the fuel filter you need a special tool. Is that a requirement? The reason I ask is that I recently replaced the fuel filter on my other vehicle that said you had to use a special tool, but in reality you did not actually need it.
|
Yes, you need the tool. It can be a PITA even with the tool sometimes.
|
Great, I picked up a tool just in case (went out and picked up supplies just now). I figure better to have the tool than realize when I am home that I needed it.
The last fuel filter I changed was pretty simple, do the clips get stuck on these? or is it just simply more of a PITA? |
I've never had a problem with the clips getting stuck. Fir some reason I struggle getting the tool to properly release the fitting. Its a little bit of a tight spot to work. Wear safety glasses, you don't want gas in your eyes.
|
Pull the fuel pump fuse and start the truck to relieve the pressure when you do it. My fuel line has been so hard to release I had to have a shop do it twice now.
Depending on when it was done last I'd also flush the coolant and replace the diff oils and transfer case fluid. |
It would also be a good time to load test your battery and clean the cables.
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:12 AM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands