Originally Posted by
bluemeate
so here is my skimmed down maintence list, how does it look?
flush coolant
replace radiator
flush power steering
check steering box for major leak
transmission oil change
engine oil change
replace air filter
replace old hoses
check timing belt for replacement
check balljoints for replacement
fix spare tire mount
rotate tires
check tires for lumps
check wheel bearings
check brake pads
replace or clean MAF sensor
Worth it to replace:
1. pcv valve?
2. 02 sensor?
I regularly go to a skatepark next to a super-tweaky methy scrapyard and the owner said he would do the maintenence for me - better yet, he would show me how to do it myself - so i imagine he would give me the frugal run on car maintence which i am totally into but im worried he will be filling my car with **** fluids and **** parts - he told me to go get all my replacement parts from pick-n-pull and "if the part looks shiny, grab it"
he also said for the majority of my concerns, "if its not cuasing any problems, dont mess with it"
im very hesistant to work with him, but also very curious
I think he gave you good advice. If it's not causing a problem leave it alone.
As far as your list:
flush coolant
replace radiator
Your kind of flushing the coolant when you pull the radiator. Not much coolant left.
flush power steering
check steering box for major leak
Would NEVER flush things like the power steering, trans, breaks, ect. Get a turkey baster, pull out the old fluid as best you can, insert clean fluid, call it a day (goes for break fluid and power steering).
transmission oil change
engine oil change
replace air filter
replace old hoses
Yes, yes, yes, yes
check timing belt for replacement
This would be a no to checking the timing belt. Either replace or leave alone. You have to pull a lot of the engine apart to "check the belt". By time you get there, you just replace, not inspect. About every 100k you need to replace.
check balljoints for replacement
check wheel bearings
If you have a problem with these you will know. Steering will be off, wheel shaking, noisy
fix spare tire mount
rotate tires
check tires for lumps
check brake pads
Ok
replace or clean MAF sensor
Maf sensors are usually expensive. You can check out some youtube vids on how to clean (pretty easy) or just check the codes. They usually throw a code when bad.
Worth it to replace:
1. pcv valve?
No tools required, couple dollars, why not.
2. 02 sensor?
Will throw a code when bad. I would not replace until it needed it.
He did give you interesting advice on the "pick n pull". Many times you can tell a part that has been in the car 6 months vs 6 years. I usually look for original parts. They are expensive to purchase new and the "made in china" parts just don't last.
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