PM tips
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PM tips
Picked up an 01' 2500 auto at the end of Aug. with 47k on her,and I guess it's time to do some PM. Other than what's in the owners manual,is there anything special I should look into?(synthetic oils,fluids,etc.) The truck runs and drives great, and I'd like to keep it that way. Thanks, Tim
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Re:PM tips
Check out the Tech Facts button at the top of the page for stuff like this:
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...p;onlynewfaq=1
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...p;onlynewfaq=1
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NCRammer: Here's a maintenance routine I copied from another diesel site some years ago:
#1 Check air in spare tire
#2 Rotate the tires
#3 inspect the brakes, measure wear on front pads to check for one side wearing more than the other, lube caliper pins, and adjust the rear brakes.
#4 put a dial indicator on the end of the track bar to check for excess movement.
#5 Clean TPS on an auto.
#6 Check tightness of intake hose clamps.
#7 Silicone spray on door seal rubber.
#8 Check batteries for corrosion and top off with water even if "maintenance free".
#9 Grease the pathetic few fittings there are
#10 Check tire pressure
#11 Check air filter
#12 Check all the bulbs (signal/brake/backup etc.)
#13 Top up the WWAF
#14 Every 2nd change I change the fuel filter, usually the air filter, rotate the tires, front ABS wiring (have had the wires and grommets popped out of their mounts on the spindle), drain the puke bottle, and check the fluid levels in the diffs/t-case/transmission/p-steering
#15 I changed the fluids in all major components around the 25000 kilometer mark
#16 I lube the door, hood and tailgate hinges and latches at each oil change.
#17 I change break fluid and antifreeze every other year
#18 Change hoses and belts at 100k.
As far as synthetics go, I use Amsoil, and I like it. There are other brands of synthetics that the people here use, and I'm sure that they are just as good. I use synthetics, but I don't think that they are necessary to get 350,000-400,000 miles out of your engine, but regular maintenance with quality products is. Good luck with your new investment! I hope that you have as much fun with yours as I do with mine!
DeWain
#1 Check air in spare tire
#2 Rotate the tires
#3 inspect the brakes, measure wear on front pads to check for one side wearing more than the other, lube caliper pins, and adjust the rear brakes.
#4 put a dial indicator on the end of the track bar to check for excess movement.
#5 Clean TPS on an auto.
#6 Check tightness of intake hose clamps.
#7 Silicone spray on door seal rubber.
#8 Check batteries for corrosion and top off with water even if "maintenance free".
#9 Grease the pathetic few fittings there are
#10 Check tire pressure
#11 Check air filter
#12 Check all the bulbs (signal/brake/backup etc.)
#13 Top up the WWAF
#14 Every 2nd change I change the fuel filter, usually the air filter, rotate the tires, front ABS wiring (have had the wires and grommets popped out of their mounts on the spindle), drain the puke bottle, and check the fluid levels in the diffs/t-case/transmission/p-steering
#15 I changed the fluids in all major components around the 25000 kilometer mark
#16 I lube the door, hood and tailgate hinges and latches at each oil change.
#17 I change break fluid and antifreeze every other year
#18 Change hoses and belts at 100k.
As far as synthetics go, I use Amsoil, and I like it. There are other brands of synthetics that the people here use, and I'm sure that they are just as good. I use synthetics, but I don't think that they are necessary to get 350,000-400,000 miles out of your engine, but regular maintenance with quality products is. Good luck with your new investment! I hope that you have as much fun with yours as I do with mine!
DeWain
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