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#1108759 11/17/04 11:32 PM
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What is my next MAJOR service interval after 30,000 miles and what is recommended to be serviced next on a 56,000 mile 99 SVT? Ive been told different things by oil change shops, dealers, and a friends who drives Mustangs. Their opinions are vastly different. I want the opinion of some knowledgeable SVT owners because they know more than a grease monkey will coming from 1st hand experience.Im asking because my miles are not low any more and I want to maintain and keep this car healthy for as long as possible but I dont want to get ripped off too.

This is besides oil, oil filter, air filter changes, and tire rotations. I know I need a new fuel filter for sure. Oil changers said get a fuel injection service done. The dealership said theyre just slickin me for money. My friend said to change spark plugs and wires now. But dealership said to do that between 65-100k but should change PCV valves,fuel filter, and AC filter. Im lost in all this. Someone help please, lol.


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The next "major" service would be at 60,000 miles.

The Service Guide that came with the Owner's Manual on my 98 shows that on the "normal" schedule you should:

Change oil and replace oil filter,
Inspect accessory drive belts,
Replace air cleaner filter,
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 15,000 miles or 12 months,
Replace passenger compartment air filter if equipped,
Inspect exhaust heat shields,
Inspect front and rear brakes.

The severe duty schedule adds:
Replace spark plugs -- 2.5L engines only,
Change automatic transmission fluid,
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

It should be noted that the factory schedule for either "normal" or "severe duty" calls for a coolant change the first time at 45,000 miles then every 30,000 after that, so coolant change will not show up at 60,000 miles on the factory schedule.

Now for what I believe should be done at 60,000 miles:

Oil and oil filter every 3k to 5k,
Air filter every 15k,
Fuel filter every 30k,
Transmission service (manual or automatic) every 30 k,
Coolant change every 30k,
Replace spark plugs every 60k,
Engine decarbon, throttle body service, clean injectors,
Brake fluid flush at least every 30k,
Inspect power steering fluid, flush if color is no longer bright red,
Rotate tires every 5,000 to 6,000 miles,
Inspect brakes every tire rotation,
Check and adjust windshield washer fluid,
Visually inspect undercarrage, exhaust, suspension, and steering.

I would not be surprised if the different quotes you have received are for various levels of service. Make sure that you know just what they are going to do for what they want to charge you so that you are comparing apples to apples.

Also there is no reason that it must all be done at once. Split it into two or three services if you wish.



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Hey aren't you the guy I met at Circuit City in Novi, MI, a while back? Yeah, as Jim said, just space it out, and you should be good.


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Hey Jim thanks for the post, its nice to see a legitimate resolution to my needs. Boy them shop boys can stick ya. Yeah sanskrit I recall your name and us talking a while back or something. I recall us last saying we think we mighta met at Circuit City. I moved to FL from MI. Did/Do you work at the Circuit City in Novi?


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Nah, I don't work there, rather just happened to see your svt and suggested you coming here. Moved to Fl eh? Lucky guy, get to miss out on the MI winter. .


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