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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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tune up

i have almost 60,000 miles ive had it since febuary 2004 (36,000miles) ive only done the normal maintence on it should i do anymore??? If so what????
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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Yeah, you should check the plugs and wires Just kidding. If you have any questions about maintance then check out the owners manual. They have a schedule of what needs to be done.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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Just keep on doing your normal maintenance according to the owners man. and you'll be fine. A "tune-up" on our trucks usually means a valve adjustment, I think these engines don't call for a valve adjustment until around 150k miles. Just make sure you change the fuel filter regularly, I change mine every 8k miles with my oil, I run Amsoil, so my drain entervals are a little longer. Some folks change their fuel filter sooner, but just don't ever go over 15k miles on the same fuel filter.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by johndeere1259
i have almost 60,000 miles ive had it since febuary 2004 (36,000miles) ive only done the normal maintence on it should i do anymore??? If so what????

Prob about time to change those spark plugs!!

Have you been servicing your differentials and transfer case? I probably go a little overboard, but I change my oil and filter every 5k. Fuel Filter ever 10k. And Differentials, transfer case, and tranny fluid/filter every 15k.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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if you run a straight pipe(turbo and nothing else) a valve adjustment is not a bad idea, but take it to a well rep. shop, the dealer will charge ya twice as much
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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I was told by my tech that if I bring mine in to the dealer at 99000miles and have a complaint of a ticking sound coming from the engine the dealer will warranty the valve adjustment....
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