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So in 2008 we bought an 05 Tahoe, with 21K miles. I've tried to do fairly comprehensive maintenance on it, despite it's low usage. My question is: am i missing anything so far?

 

21200 Nov 08

oil change

25011 Oct 09

oil change

replace battery dead

replace air filter

injection system clean throttle body don't remember asking for this, $120

replace rear differential fluid

replace front differential fluid

replace transfer case fluid

30375 Nov 10

Synthetic oil change

Brake fluid change

Coolant flush

Check airbag sensor Replace left front impact sensor, $300

Check 4WD sensor Replace encoder motor and transfer case control module

and 4x4 selector switch, $1100

34940 Jun 11

Synthetic oil change

 

we plan on more driving this summer, probably 7-8K miles, so my plan for this fall is:

- synthetic oil change, replace air filter, ? change power steering fluid.

 

and what about trans fluid/filter? I thought I had read somewhere to change every 100K miles, but we'll never get there at this rate. (and I could have sworn I had it done in 09, but looks like I didn't) if i go by time, how often should I change it?

 

thanks!

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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I personally believe 60,000 mile is proper for the transmission. :dunno: I believe you got everything else covered. Maybe check the belts.

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thanks! i guess my main concern is keeping up with maintenance by time versus mileage; averaging about 6000 miles/year so even that means 10 years before a transmission fluid change. thoughts?

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