I'm looking at doing my "every 30k" work myself for the first time for my faithful, bone-stock, 4th gen max (98 SE automatic).

• Air Filter. I'm Just curious -- How much better is the Apexi air filter over, say, a Purolator filter? I've decided to not go the K&N lifetime filter route. The oil vs mass airflow sensor is a problem I'd like to avoid for now.
• Automatic transaxle fluid. Any recommendations?
• Coolant. I'm assuming coolant is cooltant, nothing to get picky about?
• Fuel Filter. Any recommendations? This I may have done professionally.

No problems right now, thought I do have "that sound" when I turn the wheels full lock. I guess it could be referred to as a moan. Right now my ignoramus approach is to simply avoid turning that tight.

 

Pick up a FRAM air filter at Walmart for 4 bucks.

AMSOIL makes fantastic automatic tranny fluid, I've been running it for years.

Coolant, use the pre mix, I like Prestone

Fuel Filter - Nappa, Autozone, hell maybe even Walmart.

 

Thanks for the recommendations. Any from others?

Merry Christmas to all here.

 

http://mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/index.html
yes, it's for a supra, but it's an interesting read.

amsoil, royal purple, any real brand of lubricants should have a great result.

don't go cheap, and don't use tap water. prestone 50/50 is available anywhere (or prestone 100%, and distilled water). don't use straight antifreeze.

so far, nobody has shown a significant difference in fuel filters. as long as it catches the crusties that get pas the fuel pump sock, it will be fine.