Bio_hazard

Should I do anything different from the 60 thousand mile tune up for a 120 thousand mile tune up? If so, what dose it cost to do? I am thinking about going to synthetic tranny fluid and oil. What should I expect to pay for a tranny flush and an oil flush (if there is such a thing)?
Thanks

Cincy94Max

The term "60k mile tune up" refers to 60k miles from your last tune up so the 120K mile tune up is no different. A tranny flush with new synthetic ATF put in would be a great idea. I would also recommend buying a transmission cooler (see sticky post at top of 3rd gen forum). There is no such thing as an oil flush, just an oil change.

Lordrandall

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You can get an oil/engine flush here:

http://www.motorlife.com/

CoolMax

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how often are we supposed to change teh timing belt?

Chris91SE

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that was gonna be my suggestion...if a VG time to change the timing belt...might as well throw in H20 pump, tensioner, thermostat and all drive belts while your in there

Matt93SE

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All that is part of the standard 60k mile maintenance schedule.

superdesi

Have you had this engine flush done?

Lordrandall

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Not yet, but I will as soon as I get my oil tested. I want to prevent ticking madness.

superdesi

Please let us know how it works out. And what it costs.

bill99gxe

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I had it done to my 94 at around 80k. It cost $100, and you have to supply your own oil if you don't like them putting in generic dino stuff. It's a Bilstein Engine Flush machine. I had mine done at a Ford dealer of all places, and gave them Mobile 1 to put in.

I would only do it if you didn't purchase your car new and it has more than 30k on it. Who knows what previous owners used for oil and/or how often it was changed. It's more precautionary than anything else. 100k is also a good point to do this......

bill99gxe

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All of these are excellent suggestions.

In addition, I would:

Replace O2 sensor (if it hasn't been)
Replace upper/lower radiator hoses, heater hose, etc.....
Change fuel filter....

Bio_hazard

Thanks alot for the suggestions. I am going to check into this oil flush thing. How much should I expect to pay for the tranny flush? I have a five speed if that makes a difference. Should I replace certain engine gaskets also?

Bio_hazard

How mush oil and tranny fluid should I buy for a 5sp vg engine? I have a small oil leak I am going to get checked out before I start to do all of this stuff. I don't want to be dripping the expensive oil on the street. Thanks

Mizeree_X

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With 400 miles to go until my next oil change and 5k till my 120k tuneup, here's what I was planning to do:

Oil Change: I want to switch to synthetic, so I am first going to drain my oil, then fill with 0W30 synth (according to the Oil Bible in the Links section of the org). I will run the car in high idle for 20 min, then drain and (hopefully) see the gunk come out w/ the thin synthetic. As an added cleaning agent, I was thinking of adding a tiny bit of the Marvel Magic Oil (sp?) that Brubenstein recommends for a tranny when I add the 'cleaning' oil . I'm not gonna do that till I hear it won't seize or fry my engine. Then I'll replace the filter and fill w/ 5W30 Mobil 1.

120k: Everything recommended above (basically), as well as get all of my sensors checked and/or replaced. Possiblt have my throttle body cleaned as well.

Any thoughts, especially w/ the 'homemade' oil flush, would be appreciated.

superdesi

I have 7K miles to go before my 120K tune-up. During my last oil change, I added 1 full quart of Marvel Mystery Oil.

I have found no difference in starts or running of the engine. I guess I will find out when I do the next oil change. As far as running the engine for 20 min at high idle, I don't think that is good. Plus the Oil Bible states that it may not be a good idea for high mileage engines.

Just put in a quart of MMO in your next oil change, and it should help clean out any gunk in the engine.

If I had the money, I would definately go with the Bilstein Motor Flush, since that will loosen the crud buildup around the oil screen and pump.