100k van miles preemptive maint items

LDB · Nov 22, 2011

I'm at 101k miles and wondering what things I should do just because. I've got 40k since the dealer rebuilt the transmission under warranty. I thought this would be a good time to go to synthetic fluid for it. What about a timing belt/chain? Does the 6.0 V8 need 100k changes on those? What else would you van guys do at 100k?

MCGohio1985 · Nov 22, 2011

I changed all my Fluids and the belt as well as grease all grease points

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aristotle · Nov 22, 2011

With my Fords I never really experienced any wear and tear issues until after 200K miles. Somewhere between 200-300k, the serpentine belt is easily compromised, so I replace belts about every 100k miles. Ford's alternators often burn out around every 150k miles, so I generally replace alternators every 125k miles. Go with OEM parts from the dealership. Experience taught that alternators purchased from NAPA, Auto Zone, etc are pigs in a polk. Too many bad ones in the mix. Same with fuel pumps, buy from the dealership. I replace fuel pumps approximately every 300k miles. Regular dino oil changed between 10-12k miles. Tire failure is the most common cause of highway breakdowns. Pay an inordinate amount of attention to tire wear and condition.

scottm4211 · Nov 22, 2011

It's a timing chain and doesn't require replacement.

OntarioVanMan · Nov 22, 2011

I've been successful by repacking front bearings 100-125K....I've got originals still..at over 650K...must be working..

fastman_1 · Nov 22, 2011

Just normal service and enjoy

OntarioVanMan · Nov 22, 2011

fastman_1 said:
Just normal service and enjoy

Ain't that the truth...we tend to over think things..KISS works better...

LDB · Nov 22, 2011

I am very non-mechanical and love KISS but wanted to make sure there wasn't something obvious to others that would be a "well, duh" to me.

scottm4211 · Nov 22, 2011

This time of year I'd get a load test done on the battery assuming its original.

Moot · Nov 22, 2011

On my 2004 with the 6.0 I replace the spark plugs, ignition wires and serpentine belt every 100,000 miles. I run Napa ignition wires that are guaranteed for life. At 100,000 miles they are toast and get replaced free of charge.

Here's a link to the thread I started concerning my van and its maintenance: http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/46492-maintenance-costs-2004-cargo-van.html
I will try to update it over the holiday.

Moot · Nov 22, 2011

OntarioVanMan said:
I've been successful by repacking front bearings 100-125K....I've got originals still..at over 650K...must be working..

GM uses sealed front wheel bearings that can not be serviced.

Steady Eddie · Nov 22, 2011

To add to you growing list: Coolant flush! 100,000 miles is about max life for the stuff. Check upper/lower hose's.

chefdennis · Nov 22, 2011

My Cargo Max rolled up 70,000 miles today...I changed the ft shocks and changed the Oil and Filter and lubed the Ft End...I will flush the cooling system at 100,000 and fill it with AmsOil "Propylene Glycol" coolant instead of the normal "Ethylene Glycol" coolant. The AmsOil coolant is good for 250,000 miles or 7 yrs in gasoline vehicles...

I changed the trans and diff fluids with AmsOil Synthetics when i bought the truck and the trans fluid was changed again last month when I had the Flex Plate (flywheel) replaced under that warranty....just because it was out and i had the fluid in the truck....

All I will do at 100,000 other then the coolant flush will be the spark plugs, wires and filters....

If I get that far, at 150,000 I will change both ft wheel hubs / bearing assemblies....

Moot · Nov 22, 2011

Steady Eddie said:
To add to you growing list: Coolant flush! 100,000 miles is about max life for the stuff. Check upper/lower hose's.

Yeah, what Eddie said. 100,000 is a good time for a flush. On both my 1998 and 2004 I drained and flushed the DexCool when the vans were new and filled them up with good old green stuff.

Moot · Nov 22, 2011

scottm4211 said:
This time of year I'd get a load test done on the battery assuming its original.

I just checked my records. I replaced the OEM battery at 35, 000 miles. with a Sears Platinum.

scottm4211 · Nov 22, 2011

Moot said:
I just checked my records. I replaced the OEM battery at 35, 000 miles. with a Sears Platinum.

Mine went just over 200k but then again I'm on original alternator and front wheel bearings at 350k...

Dakota · Nov 22, 2011

scottm4211 said:
It's a timing chain and doesn't require replacement.

I wish someone would have told me that before I spent 1200 for a new timing chain on my 2005 Scion xA.

chefdennis · Nov 23, 2011

For $1200 you got have put a motor in that puddle jumper...but that being said, i had heard that the whole Scion Lineup were pretty good cars, and i even like the Box XB!!!