Jza's 4.6L maintenance thread
 

Just acquired this truck with 125 000km's on it, time to do some maintenance.

On the list:
1. Fuel filter -- DONE
2. Oil change -- DONE
3. Spark plugs (+ write DIY) -- PARTS ORDERED
4. Throttle body cleaning -- NOT ORDERED
5. Clean MAF -- NOT ORDERED
6. Coolant flush -- NOT ORDERED

Stuff for dealer/garage:
1. Service transmission fluid
2. Service transfer case
3. Service differential

Please post up anything else you think should be done in this thread! I will update it with pictures as well.

First thing done, fuel filter.

http://snitchkilla.com/truck/mtc/IMG_0246.JPG
Can't tell you how important that stupid little tool is. Make sure you get one. Will take about 5-10 minutes w/ tool.

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Gas is going to leak out once the filter is removed, you'll be lying on your back and it will likely fall on your face. A set of these is also a good idea.

http://snitchkilla.com/truck/mtc/IMG_0248.JPG
Old vs. new


Just for fun some pictures of the spark plugs that we took out of my buddies 2003 Silverado

http://snitchkilla.com/truck/mtc/IMG_0261.JPG

Also, here's a shot of the 2006 TB, no IAC for me, all electronic...
http://snitchkilla.com/truck/mtc/IMG_0249.JPG


That's all for now. Should be doing spark plugs tomorrow, parts counter was closed today.

brake fluid flush along with power steering fluid.... these two are the most overlooked things in proper maintence

Not a fan of playing around with fluids. All messy draining/flush jobs will be left for a shop to do.

well, yea...

There is also a filter on the cab air conditioner. I kind of keep tabs on that also. It's often overlooked, until it dry rots and gets into the ductwork. I think it could cause problems with the blend door. I have seen that case happen, but I keep tabs on it non the less.:beers:

Bump, wellllll I was going to do spark plugs today.

http://snitchkilla.com/truck/mtc/2/IMG_0263.JPG
Got everything setup, ready to work. Total cost for parts was about $60, including plugs and necessary fluids.

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But then, I pulled the first plug and it looked almost new. The old owner must have done them on schedual (30 000km ago)

http://snitchkilla.com/truck/mtc/2/IMG_0267.JPG
Checked another one in the second bank and they looked good as well. Replied anti-seize and dialelectric to the old plugs. Checked the gapping as well.

http://snitchkilla.com/truck/mtc/2/IMG_0268.JPG
Reinstalled the old plugs.

http://snitchkilla.com/truck/mtc/2/IMG_0269.JPG
For those who are curious and havn't done this yet, this is what your remove coilpack will look like.

http://snitchkilla.com/truck/mtc/2/IMG_0271.JPG
Guess we will install these another day.

http://snitchkilla.com/truck/mtc/2/IMG_0272.JPG
May install this as well. Buddies Back Rack off of his Silverado, not sure if I'll like it on my truck though.

That's all for now!

anti-seize on plugs?

WHY do you have dielectric grease on the plug ends??

If you apply dielectric to plugs, only put it on the porcelain. Antiseize is okay with 8 thread heads, but not THAT much.

waits for his next thread complaining about misfiring

That grease came off before the plug went in, my badddd lol