DIY 60,000 Mile Maintenance

BBorrow · Mar 5, 2015

I just bought my truck at 53k miles and I'm way too excited about it still. But I realized today that I have real no knowledge of actually doing the maintenance of anything mechanical. Obviously there's oil and antifreeze but honestly, I have no idea about anything else.
Do you know of any walk throughs or actual blue prints of what I'm looking at so that I can start tearing into my truck and getting it all tuned up?

Thanks

427invader · Mar 5, 2015

What year, model, engine, trans, etc. do you have?

Usually the Anti-freeze is 100,00 miles before change depending on the year.

If you are concerned with swapping shocks, they are usually as easy as jacking up the truck, removing the wheel, removing 2 bolts (or nut on top and bolt on lower) to get the shock off and replacing.

Brakes aren't too difficult either if you have calipers and rotors. Maybe 4 bolts (after the wheel is off.)

Some more info on your specific truck and mods you want would help greatly.

mrfyram1500 · Mar 5, 2015

Youtube is my favorite place to look. If I need to fix or replace something it gives me an idea of what tools are required. Also helps me seeing it being done rather than trying to just follow text. Check your maintenance schedule for required maintenance intervals and search this forum for help as well!

Harley Harrold · Mar 5, 2015

This might help you out.

Maintenance 60,000 miles:

Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval
shown or 3 months, whichever comes first.

Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).

Rotate tires.

Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage.

Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only.

Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, or
102, 000 miles (170 000 km) whichever comes first.

Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4).

Change rear axle fluid.

Change front axle fluid (4X4).

Change 6-spd manual transmission fluid 2500/3500 models only.

Inspect brake linings.

Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.

Replace spark plugs.

Inspect and replace ignition cables if necessary.

Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.

Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter*.

DIY 60,000 Mile Maintenance

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