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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Question just to hit 70k with my truck and....

what should i do maintenance wise?

so far i got
plugs
fuel filter
front o2 sensors (theres 2 of those right?)
gatorback belt


i dont have any prior maintenance history so thats why im asken what you guys think i should do.


2004 f150 screw lariat...leveled on 35s with a gryphon level 2 (custom tunes ordered) k&n cold air and magnaflow cat back

getten about 13.5 mpgs
 
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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- Transmission fluid exchange (not a flush)
- Differential fluid
- Shocks and Struts, if they're still stock
- Power Steering fluid
- Fuel Pump Driver Control Module Inspection, replace if it is starting to crack or errode (Here's the How-to)


You could always consult the handy dandy owner's manual
 

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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 06bluemeaniexl
- Transmission fluid exchange (not a flush)
- Differential fluid
- Shocks and Struts, if they're still stock
- Power Steering fluid
- Fuel Pump Driver Control Module Inspection, replace if it is starting to crack or errode (Here's the How-to)


You could always consult the handy dandy owner's manual
i got billstien (sp?) and they r fine and dandy
fuel control module went out 14 days after i got the truck and the warranty fixed that after i got stuck at work.


ill add the diffs and trans fluid to the list


and the power steering is that me adding more or replacing..and if so how do i drain it?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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also any special fluids i should be putting in?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by kobra_commader
i got billstien (sp?) and they r fine and dandy
fuel control module went out 14 days after i got the truck and the warranty fixed that after i got stuck at work.


ill add the diffs and trans fluid to the list


and the power steering is that me adding more or replacing..and if so how do i drain it?
basically, you would have to siphon out the old fluid and then refill to the marker on the outside of the container. I'm sure you could bleed the system as well, but not sure how important that is.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by kobra_commader
also any special fluids i should be putting in?
if you search around on here, you can see alot of different recommendations regarding diff. fluids and trans fluids. I know not all are created equal, so hopefully someone more knowledgeable about them will chime in.

also, noticed you're in homer glen. i grew up not too far from there in Frankfort.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:48 AM
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I changed my trans and diff fluids...

My 02 sensors were fine and not replaced.

Fuel filter, clean your MAF sensor and throttle body if need be.

My power steering fluid is still the same and working fine...I'm at 80K
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 06bluemeaniexl
if you search around on here, you can see alot of different recommendations regarding diff. fluids and trans fluids. I know not all are created equal, so hopefully someone more knowledgeable about them will chime in.

also, noticed you're in homer glen. i grew up not too far from there in Frankfort.
ohh cool i work in Mokena so im right by Frankfort.. one of my budys works at Phillips chevy dealership in Frankfort
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Turkey baster to suck out power steering fluid.

Bleed and flush your brake fluid out of your lines while adding new fluid.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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Ford recommends MAF cleaned with fresh air filter

Originally Posted by 05BlackFX4
I changed my trans and diff fluids...

My 02 sensors were fine and not replaced.

Fuel filter, clean your MAF sensor and throttle body if need be.

My power steering fluid is still the same and working fine...I'm at 80K
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kobra_commader
ohh cool i work in Mokena so im right by Frankfort.. one of my budys works at Phillips chevy dealership in Frankfort
went to high school with the owner of Phillip's Chevy's daughter... a real rich biotch

small world.
 
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