good morning guys! well i figuered i would ask all of you because in the past you guys have been nothing but super helpful. if you had 65k on your car and reallyl havnt done much maintenance to it but oil changes. i keep the interior and exterior spotless so dont need to go there. i am specifically talking about stuff that the car needs and will help it in the long run. i plan on getting with my buddy this weekend to reallyl attack the car and give it a great tune up. well any imput would be great guys thanks.

 

pretty much replace all your fluids and filters at 60K (and inspect everything). i think this is close to the official list, but check your service manual with your vehicle:

Inspect Suspension
Inspect Fuel system
Change fluid Front differential
Change fluid Automatic transmission/transaxle
Change fluid Transfer case
Replace Air filter element
Change fluid Rear differential
Change fluid Manual transmission/transaxle
Inspect Constant Velocity Joint Boots
Inspect Driveshaft(s)
Inspect fluid level Front differential
Inspect fluid level Transfer case
Inspect fluid level Automatic transmission/transaxle
Inspect fluid level Rear differential
Inspect Brake lines & hoses
Inspect fluid level Manual transmission/transaxle
Replace Cabin air filter
Change fluid Crankcase
Inspect Exhaust system
Rotate Wheels & tires
Inspect Brake rotors
Inspect Steering linkage
Inspect Brake Friction Material
Replace Crankcase Oil Filter

 

Rear diff fluid change, radiator flush & fill, new brake pads & turn rotors along w/ brake fluid flush & fill. You may want to take this time to upgrade to better rotors & pads. MT gear oil change. Not sure about clutch fluid at that point.

 

did rotors and pads already, just lookin for any random things people suggest. gotta make this car last lol 3 yr old and baby on the way so money will be tight lol, def cant afford anything to f up. thanks guys for the help!

 

DIY most of them and you'll save enough for the baby --- i know, i've got two!

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def doing myself lol. thanks alot and any more info or suggetions please keep em coming cause im going to town on my car this weekend

 

Besides the usual engine, tranny, diff oil changes, plus filter changes(oil air, cabin), the things things that most folks neglect are:

Brake Fluid flush (might as well do clutch at the same time too).
Engine coolant flush
Power Steering flush
Battery Service (clean terminals and add distilled water as necessary)

 

I only have 58000 miles on my car, and it has been problem free mechanically. If I hit 68000 miles, I had a checklist of what I wanted/had done as far as preventative maintenance:

- brake fluid flush
- differential oil drain and fill
- engine coolant flush
- transmission oil drain and fill
- power steering fluid drain and fill (very easy to do and improves steering feel!)
- new battery
- oil and oil filter change
- engine air filter change
- cabin air filter change
- wiper inserts
- brake pads and rotors
- new tires

I try to keep the "flushing" to a minimum because it is a waste of money in my opinion, and can make the condition worse.

Hope that helps.

 

I tranny oil change and motor, plus inspect everything else.

 

Other than for an automatic tranny (which the OP doesn't even have), what could "flushing" possibly make worse for him??

 

Sediments can get into places where you don't want because flushing uses high pressure spray to get all the gunk out. It can also damage the seals. Google it, some people are against flushing.

 

Again, we're NOT referring to an automatic transmission here, so the only other thing I can think you are concerned about is the power steering. In that case, I don't ever recall seeing or using a high pressure (other than the system's own) or any spray method to purge and replace the power steering fluid. Typically, either you do a simple "extract and replace" dilution method, or you open the return line and pump out the old (under the pump's pressure) while you replace new fluid into the reservoir.

Perhaps part of the confusion also comes from the rather loose meaning of the term "flush". In some cases, it literally means to flush all fluid passageways with a pressurized solvent before replenishment with new fluid, while in others it refers to a replacement of old fluids by way of being pushed out by the entry of new fluids, and in yet another case, where it simply refers to draining old fluid and refilling with new fluid. I see all three cases referred to with the term "flush". I always "flush' my brake lines every few years, but there is sure no high pressure spray involved.