This Year's Mods...
Well, I've been thinking of what to do to my truck this year... last year I dropped about $800 into it...
I'm thinking of getting a new exhaust system, like a Flowmaster 817403 - Flowmaster Stainless Steel Force II Exhaust System... I can pick one of those up for around the $400 mark... which I think will be my slim budget for this year... Next year I am going to be servicing the following: - Shocks - Struts - Plugs - Wires - Front and Rear Rotors - Front and Rear Pads - Rear E-Brake Shoes - Flushing the cooling system - Flushing the brake system - Replacing the o2 sensors - Replacing the PCV valve - Flushing the transmission fluid - Flushing differential fluid - Getting an alignment - Changing fuel filter - Replacing anything else that is worn on the suspension/steering system. So next year my truck will be getting the "full-service" treatment... I'm expecting everything to cost me around $2,500 in service next year. But it will keep it running like a champ for another 5 years of service. :thumbsup: I hope to keep my truck running and on the road for 20 years at this rate. :D |
To each his own, but if I remember correctly you have a V6 truck, and I've never heard an aftermarket exhaust system that sounds good on a V6 motor. To me, they just kind of scream out, "I could have had a V8!"
Regarding next years maintenance list, do you have plug wires on your truck or just COP's? Also, I'm not sure I'd do the O2 sensors and PCV valve (is yours a replaceable unit or one that is built into the valve cover?) unless I really needed to -- but that's just me. |
Originally Posted by ddellwo
(Post 4792726)
To each his own, but if I remember correctly you have a V6 truck, and I've never heard an aftermarket exhaust system that sounds good on a V6 motor. To me, they just kind of scream out, "I could have had a V8!"
Regarding next years maintenance list, do you have plug wires on your truck or just COP's? Also, I'm not sure I'd do the O2 sensors and PCV valve (is yours a replaceable unit or one that is built into the valve cover?) unless I really needed to -- but that's just me. I've got wires on my truck with electronic distributor. Speaking of which, I might replace that unit as well. They are only $250 IIRC, which is pretty cheap. I've already replaced my PCV valve last summer, and it takes less than 1 minute. Right now I only have 48k on the clock. So replacing all that stuff, should get me to 100k before I have to shell out another $2,500 in 5 years. Generally speaking, I don't drive my truck pretty much at all during the summer. In fact, last summer it sat in my garage so long (12 weeks) that my E-brakes seized up from the high humidity because it sat so long. |
Originally Posted by ManualF150
(Post 4792737)
Generally speaking, I don't drive my truck pretty much at all during the summer. In fact, last summer it sat in my garage so long (12 weeks) that my E-brakes seized up from the high humidity because it sat so long.
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Originally Posted by ddellwo
(Post 4792755)
When I store my 5-speed Mustang I leave the brake off and chock the wheels instead for this very reason.
But yes, that is a great tip and thanks for reminding me of it. |
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