140k...still Going.. Fix What First?

[bss2692]

Will try and keep it simple - short..and sweet (But i know it's not going to be short.)

 

2002 Silv - 1500 4.8L LS 140K miles.

It is getting FULLY PAID OFF NEXT MONTH.

 

Things GOOD: I've not had ANY, NONE Mechanical problems.

I Change my oil about 4000miles.

I replaced 1 of the 2(yes 2) CatConv. few years ago, and replaced the rear brakes @ 90K..and the Fronts @ 120K.

 

THAT IS IT.

 

Things I sorta(?!!) neglected:

Original Fluids:

DexCool ----> never touched it..

Rear Diff. -----> never had work on it (open, not locking)

Trans. -----> never had work on it

 

Original EVERYTHING:

Sparks, filters (oh, have a K&N Stock Air filter that I occasionaly wash and oil)

CHANGED Belts out @ 70,000 when my A/C compressor died.

I think the serpentine is original still.. I dunno.

 

So: (quit throwing tomatoes already )

 

What do you recommend? I now have some $$ that I can play with to fix it better to keep Longer....

But - it ain't Broke.... and you know how that goes...

 

So - I Emplore each of you... to give me the TOP 5 Things I should do First:

IN ORDER - and possible $$ we're talking here...

 

no really, i haven't changed one fluid except oil. so wtf do you suggest?

[txab]

 

DexCool. Include replacing all hoses, thermostat and doing a thorough flush. Replace the serpentine belt if never replaced. < $150

Fuel filter $10

 

Trans. and filter. Filter $25 or less. Fluid ? price depends on what you use

Sparkplugs and wires $100 or less depending on where you purchase. Check ebay.

Rear Diff. $ depends on your choice of lubes. Conventional or synthetic

 

Power steering fluid. $ depends on your choice of lubes. Conventional or synthetic

[cerbomark]

I agree with the above except maybe just leave the trans alone (the whole thing about changing the fluid at all after that many miles may cause the trans more issues)

Look around and fix any leaks or broken thing you may find on the underside.

And then drive it without payments and enjoy.

[txab]

I don't think swapping out 4 or 5 qts of trans fluid in the pan will cause a problem. The maybe in a year he swaps another 4 or 5.

 

One thing to check would be to see if you have an air filter for the heat/ac system inside. If so you may need to change it

[bss2692]

Good thoughts Guys! Thank you...

 

Anyone Else got some Ideas on what to do? whther you agree with these - or have a totally Different idea of what to do...?

 

and i AM Looking forward to socking some $$$ away.. Woohoo!

 

but - i want to actually take care of these things before I get a set of tires...

and run another 50K or so on it...

[mercenarygod]

Definitely look for any leaks!

 

and

 

Flush that bad boy out with your favorite cleaners. Maybe a oil and fuel cleaner. There are many choices.

 

and

 

The first response nailed it, just don't forget to check for leaks.

[MarkD]

I put a filter and fluid in my trans every 30k miles, and would recommend the same. I am kinda hard on my trans though, harder than most. I am just over 140k miles on an 03 5.3. It costs me about $35

 

I would have a shop flush/fill your brake fluid. By 140k you definately have water in it by now. I know brakes aren't "glamorous", but they are important $40-$50 depending on shop.

[bss2692]

NO MORE PAYMENTS ! Whoop !

 

Now that I got THAT out, I feel better.

 

Anyways - All of these have been taken into consideration and really written done on a checklist for me to take care of in the next few weeks.

It's not a Rush thing - but I'm looking to bust the 150,000 marker soon enough. Nice "anniversary present" for it.

 

Now, to fix the cosmetic damage by the Horse Bite (yes, really) on my hood.

and the DRL lamp Sockets that are burnt, cursty and don't even work at all..