Maintenance. What, When and How?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by FireTrucker, Feb 9, 2011.

  1. FireTrucker

    FireTrucker Bobtail Member

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    Im new here and planning to buy my truck soon.
    Most important for me its a mainten my truck as proper as I can.
    So there is questions about what, when and how to maintenan my truck
    I wrote some Maintenance List and I need u guys to improve it.
    Maintenance List:
    Once a week:
    -Greasing(myself)
    Once a month:
    -Oil Change(fuel filter, oil filter and etc.) (14000-16000miles)
    Once a 6 month:
    -Front tires rotation (50000mils)
    Once a year:
    -Radiator flashing(recharge or cleaning)how does it work?
    -Transmission fluide change
    -Differential fluide change
    -Shock absorbers change
    -Air filter change
    -Cabin filter change
    -Weel Alighment for all axels

    Ill appreciate any help u will give me.
    Thanks and Best Regards.
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Read the owners manual?
     
  4. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Are you also expecting to run 3500-4000 miles per week?

    Good luck with that.
     
  5. FireTrucker

    FireTrucker Bobtail Member

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    Unfortunatly, I dont have the owner manual in my current truck.
    Yes, about 3500 -4000.
     
  6. rocknroll nik

    rocknroll nik High Risk Load Member

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    #### you must have some good contacts to get that amount of miles per week

    good for you!
     
  7. Flying Finn

    Flying Finn Heavy Load Member

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    Try to come down to a reasonable amount of mileage per week if you are solo. Generally if you are calculating anything for your business plan then use 2500 per week as an average. If you cannot make it work on that, don't try.

    Now if you are teaming then you could use an average per week of 5000 miles to make the numbers work.
     
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  8. FireTrucker

    FireTrucker Bobtail Member

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    Thanks all of you for answers, but my question about Maintenance list )) could u please provide me with that info, which is based on your experience?
    Thanks!
    PS
    Last time when I got 2500 was begining time.
    Now Im getting usualy 3500-4000 driving between IA and PA.
     
  9. Kittyfoot

    Kittyfoot Crusty Ancient

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    Re trans and diff fluid change: not knowing the particulars of your usage, that's overkill. Better to have a fluid sample analyzed and go from there.

    Air filters usually need alot sooner than a yearly. Get an airflow restriction guage installed and that will give you a better idea of frequency.

    Rad flushing too often just consists of flushing water thru it backwards. That's inadequate really. A good rad shop will chemically clean it.

    And lastly...... why you gonna grease yourself????? :biggrin_255:
     
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