Quijote
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I don't have it handy, but last night I was reading the service manual and saw the recommended interval for plugs and belt is 7 years (and some mileage over 100k which does not apply to me as I am at just under 39k miles).
Have you guys followed that? We don't often talk about belts and plugs around here. I'm thinking I should probably do it next Fall when I will be at 7 years (and probably ~46k miles).
I just did my yearly oil change (6090 miles since last time). I decided since I always drain it from the top with the Mityvac, I should at least once, after 6 years, drain it from the bottom, old-school. So I put it up on the lift and let me tell you, the oil shoots out at full 90 degrees with a lot of pressure. I was expecting some arching and got none. Oil all over my sleeve and a mess on the floor. I also expected to somehow get more oil out that way. I put in ~7.3 quarts and warmed the engine and checked it and it shows full. And I mean right to the top mark. Yikes, that was close. Anyway, I thought that info might be useful.
Due up this weekend:
- Front and rear diff fluid change
- Transfer case fluid change
- New air filters
If you guys want pictures while it's up on the lift let me know.
Have you guys followed that? We don't often talk about belts and plugs around here. I'm thinking I should probably do it next Fall when I will be at 7 years (and probably ~46k miles).
I just did my yearly oil change (6090 miles since last time). I decided since I always drain it from the top with the Mityvac, I should at least once, after 6 years, drain it from the bottom, old-school. So I put it up on the lift and let me tell you, the oil shoots out at full 90 degrees with a lot of pressure. I was expecting some arching and got none. Oil all over my sleeve and a mess on the floor. I also expected to somehow get more oil out that way. I put in ~7.3 quarts and warmed the engine and checked it and it shows full. And I mean right to the top mark. Yikes, that was close. Anyway, I thought that info might be useful.
Due up this weekend:
- Front and rear diff fluid change
- Transfer case fluid change
- New air filters
If you guys want pictures while it's up on the lift let me know.