Preventative maintenance 2000 Suburban

[BurtsBurb]

Hey, all. I bought my Suburban in 2005 with 48K miles on it. Shortly thereafter I had an independent shop do what they called "scheduled maintenance" on it, including a transmission flush. It's now up to around 127K miles, and all it has had done in the interim are oil changes and lubes, fuel and air filters, and a set of tires. Gas mileage hasn't changed at all (still averaging 16 mpg). Are there any specific things I should have checked or changed? Having owned Hondas and Toyotas, I was always aware of things that should be done at intervals, like timing belts, etc. What about my Suburban, which has been a great vehicle, and I would like to get several more years out of?

[04sierracrewcab]

some may tell you its time for that "matinence" again but if the rear end is not leaking, tranny isent leaking, and the power steering,brake fluids are where they should be i wouldnt mess with it untill it leakes or you notice a problem

[BurtsBurb]

Thanks. I am attentive to basic fluids and all that. I guess, if it ain't broke don't fix it!

[JMoney02]

A true discussion question, to maintain or not? Vehicles run on fluid, you change you oil every 3k to 5k depending on the type, right? Change the filter with it, right? Well, what about the rest, does the truck come with miracle fluid for the rest of the purchase? Brake fluid for example, heats/cools over and over, then becomes water and your lines rust from the inside/out. Where do we live, depends on the climate that can have a greater effect on this part of the truck. We wash to keep it clean outside, well why not wash the inside(changing fluids)? Do we not read destructions(oh instructions), thats what happens when we don't read these........ Then we understand better on how to fix, improve and become more efficient at things, right? So why would you want to keep this miracle fluids in your truck forever?
This just a thought, we do it to our things all the time, right(home A/C, pools,motorcyles,etc...) then
lets do our cars/trucks????????????????????

Jeff

[EagleTalons]

Miracle fluid!


But seriously you have a really good point. That other fluid does wear out sometime.

[wallstetter]

he does make a good point ive heard that seafoam does work wonders but ive never used or i dont know of anyone using it

[MWright936]

I hear ya. The next thing on my list to do to my truck is preventative maintenance. I bought the truck used, so I don't know what has been done to it before I owned it. I plan on changing the trans and differential fluid, along with the spark plugs. I will feel a little more "at ease" knowing that everything is properly lubed and working at its best.

I have used Seafoam, and I think it's great! I only had about 65K miles or so when I used it, but it still did some noticeable cleaning. I put a can in my gas tank, then half a can in my oil and half into the engine via the brake booster vacuum line. I have used another can in the tank since then (I now have about 73K miles) to keep things clean in my fuel system. If you're interested, do a search for "Seafoam" and there are a few threads about it.

[JMoney02]

I really like to maintain, especially when I purchase someone else's vehicle used and I DO NOT KNOW what they have/have not done to it. You can tell from the outside/inside caring, trunk especially if it has one. But this way I have the records when I sell and this makes the buyer more confident that the vehiclel was taken care of, even the dealer when I trade them in with all the records.
I have to say, until I joined this site, I really was not aware of SEAFOAM, but I will try it and see how it performs, if its good, I to will use it if it does improve the life of my toys. You really just can't expect that fluids, filters, ETC will not wear out, clog up or just fail they will, get it before it gets you where it hurts,
CASH MONEY.......


Jeff