what sort of maintenance ?

[MadDog]

So my 2000 SVT has 203K miles. The car runs great (there are no signs of any problems as far as I can tell), but is there something I should be doing for preventative maintenance on the engine and transmission ?

Engine: compression check, clean UIM, ????
transmission: ????

The car get the routine checks ups, oil changes, etc at the dealer, but I would like to know what else I can do.

thanks,

Mad Dog

 

[Smokinjoe]

Fluid changes. Trans, oil, coolant, brake and ps fluid. Change your fuel filter and your cabin air filter. Cleaning the UIM is a good idea, I need to get on that.

My cars got 175k on it. After a trans fluid change it shifts SO much better. Check condition of the waterpump and belt.

 

[bgrogan01]

check serpentine belt also

 

[MadDog]

The belts, filters and fluid changes should all already be taken care of from the dealer maintenance (in theory). I ought to have them send me all the repair and maint. logs over the 12 years I have been going there, just so I can check.

The waterpump and alternator failed last year, so thats new. Fuel pump was replaced 5-6 years ago.

I honestly cant detect any problems in the engine (other than the missing IMRC rod) or transmission - yet. But, after 203K miles, its time for preventative maintenance.

thanks,

Mad Dog

 

[MadDog]

According to the Ford manual, when removing the UIM, you need to replace the old gaskets with a new ones. So, assuming the part# are still the same, are there any preference to using Corteco #23958 vs. FelPro #95726 ? SHould I also replace the TB gasket while I am there (FelPro 61006 or 61075 ?) ? Anything else I should do when I have it torn down (other than cleaning) ?

My UIM and LIM must be filthy beyond belief - I am getting 24-25 MPG and thats without the secondary intakes working....

thanks,

Mad Dog (2000 CSTV)

 

[aboythatskates]

i was getting much better mpgs wihtout my imrc working.

 

[MadDog]

That means all more junk must be coating the engine internals......

Mad Dog