Preventative Maintenance - PM List

[cbatters]

190K+ / 15 years and still looking good / going strong because of preventative maintenance. Thought I would start a thread and compile / summarize good PM tips from users.

Note: What got me thinking about this is that I found two rust spots on my car that might have been prevented with better PM. (Drivers side rear panel where it meets the bumper. Another rust spot on the inside lip of the rear hatch. I believe both of these could have been prevented with better wax / attention.)

2/27/06 Moved 60/120K list here and plan to re-order PM by time period


60K SERVICE

MUST REPLACE
-timing belt
-water pump/gasket/o-ring
-front main seal
-upper intake manifold gasket
-accessory belt
-power steering belt
-spark plugs (and check compression while plugs are out)

GOOD IDEA TO REPLACE
-hydraulic tensioner
-both idler pullies
-cam shaft seals (x4)

CHECK / REPLACE
-spark plug wires
-spark plug gaskets
-valve cover gaskets
-radiator hoses
-PCV Valve
-PCV hose
-rocker cover frohnt-rear hose
-rear rocker cover to fresh air intake hose
-FPR vacuum line (critical)
-Turbo vacuum lines / connections (critical)
-brake vacuum assist hose
-accessory belt pulleys (check bearings)
-IC hoses / clamps
-Check IC pipe for chafing on MAS box clamp
-Y pipe gasket / clamps

120K SERVICE

MUST REPLACE
(same as 60K)
-hydraulic tensioner
-both idler pullies
-cam shaft seals (x4)
-valve stem seals

CHECK / REPLACE
(same as 60K)

OTHER ITEMS TO CHECK / REPLACE AT 60K / 120K
-oil cooler lines
-lifters
-throttle body gasket
-engine main bearings (based on oil pressure / analysis)
-engine rod bearings (based on oil pressure / analysis)
-oil pump pick up tube gasket
-oil pump (based on oil pressure / analysis)
-oil filter housing gasket
-oil pump gasket
-front turbo oil feed line crush washers
-turbo oil feed line gaskets
-oil pan "gasket" (oil pan banged out if necessary)


PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

EACH GAS FILLUP
o Check oil level
o Check clutch fluid level
o Check steering fluid
o CHeck coolant level in overflow

EACH OIL CHANGE - 2000 to 5000 miles
o Change oil-filter
o Check transmission / transfer for leaks
o Check battery condition / level
o Check IC plumbing / clamps
o Check air filter (Clean / replace as required)

MONTHLY

3 MONTHS

6 MONTHS

12 MONTHS



ELECTRICAL
1. Spray all electrical connections under hood with WD40 (3 months)

2. Spray all electric motors with WD40 including wiper and ABS HU (3 months)

3. Spray rear license plate bulb with WD40 (6-12 months)

4. Battery terminals - Spray with WD40 (3 months) and check for tighness


ENGINE
1. Wash engine with water /wax from coin op (1-3 months)

2. WD40 on all bare metal parts with WD40 (3 months)

3. WD40 on throttle cable / cruise control module - cables (3 months)

4. Starter - Should be removed and re-greased every 5 years to avoid problems with the pinion gear.

5. Check oil level at every fill-up

6. Check spark plug condition and compression (6- 12 months)

7. Oil analysis (12 months)

TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE
1. Dakken - Grease output shaft with grease / antisieze to reduce corrosion (5 years)


BODY/PAINT
1. Wash car (1-3 weeks) Wipe down bottom of doors / door jams / rear deck

2. Wax car (3-6 months)

3. Silicone spray on tires / wheels (1-2 months)

4. Problem areas for rust:
- Drivers side rear panel where it meets the bumper
- Rear hatch - underside of rear lip

5. Wax area around gas filler

6. Dakken - Silicone spray on exterior weather stripping / rubber trim (12 months)

EXHAUST
1. Spray tips with WD40 (1 mionth)

2. Spray active exhaust with WD40 (1 month)

3. Dakken - when working on any exhaust parts, lube the threads on bolts with copper antiseize before reinstalling them

CHASSIS
1. Spray headlight assembly / motors with WD40 (2-3 months)

2. Lithium grease (1-2 years)
- Door hinges
- Hood reease
- Gas door release / hinge
- Internal door linkage / lock assembly

3. WD40 on fan motors and radiator (6 months)

4. Dakken - WD40 on door locks (12 months)

5. Anti-seize or grease on rotors / bolts (when changed / removed)

CORROSION AREAS - - prime / undercoat or paint
o Battery tray
o Clutch vacuum reservoir bracket
o Passengers side frame member (under tranny)
o Rear bumper support
o Front and rear strut mounts - antisieze when new/replaced

[OhioSpyderman]

*RUNS to buy stock in WD-40*

Bob.

[cbatters]

Originally Posted by OhioSpyderman

*RUNS to buy stock in WD-40*

Bob.

WD40 (or equivalent lube / anti-dispersant / whatever is on sale)

[intruder1_92TT]

Thanks for the list Clint, I saved it to Word and will be printing this out for myself and my Wife.

[cbatters]

Originally Posted by intruder1_92TT

Thanks for the list Clint, I saved it to Word and will be printing this out for myself and my Wife.

Hoping more people will suggest other PM tips / tricks. could have avoided two rust spots if I realized they were common "trouble spots".

Just remembered something I shoukld add:

Starter - Should be removed and re-greased every 5 years to avoid problems with the pinion gear.


Clint

[Dakken]

You have some good tips there.

I would suggest:

On AWD cars, greasing the output shaft of the transmission with antiseize.

On all cars, when working on any exhaust parts to lube the threads on bolts with copper antiseize before reinstalling them.

Once a year, preferably before winter, spray all weather stripping with silicon lubricant.

Give door locks a quick shot of WD40 once a year.

[cbatters]

Originally Posted by Dakken

You have some good tips there.

I would suggest:

On AWD cars, greasing the output shaft of the transmission with antiseize.

On all cars, when working on any exhaust parts to lube the threads on bolts with copper antiseize before reinstalling them.

Once a year, preferably before winter, spray all weather stripping with silicon lubricant.

Give door locks a quick shot of WD40 once a year.

Added your suggestions to the list


Thanks,

Clint

[gd1996]

Originally Posted by OhioSpyderman

*RUNS to buy stock in WD-40*

Bob.

LOL

On the door hinges, at the garage here, we do that as part of an oil/lube job. On rust... lot of times theres nothing you can do to prevent it. It doesn't go through fron the outside. It get moisture underneathe, however if it start you can hit it oil/wd40 , I mean if it bubbles poke a hole and hit it with some oil. Also I take you mean on the brakes, the sliders or whatevfer these car use, so the calipers dont get stuck and wear more on one side.

[skunkworks]

I have this exact rust spot. Noticed it a few months ago.

Drivers side rear panel where it meets the bumper.

What about 120k vss?

sam

[cbatters]

Originally Posted by skunkworks

I have this exact rust spot. Noticed it a few months ago.

What about 120k vss?

sam

RUST
I noticed the rust on another members car and took a close look at my car and saw the same rust spot.

I think it could have been avoided if the spot had been srprayed with WD 40 from the inside / outside and waxed 2X more than the rest of the car.

I hope you don't have rust on your rear deck lip as well....


ROUTINE SERVICE / ADDITIONAL PM
Beginning to think that it would make more sense to include routine maintenance by mileage (3K / 15K / 30K / 60K) and then organize additional PM by time (monthly / quarterly / annually)

Your thoughts?


Clint