wasup fellow 4th geners... my 97 5spd is about to hit 150,000 miles and I was curious to know what would be recommended to change aside from the obvious, spark plugs, fule filter etc... Everyones advice/expertise is greatly appreciated.

Jae

 

There was a similar post about 2 or 3 months ago re: 150K service.

It's basically a 60K service all over again.

Pay attention to all the fluids: flush radiator if pH test shows coolant is no good, tranny flush/drain and fill if automatic, transaxle gear oil if manual, replace power steering fluid, flush brakes if no recent brake job.

Plugs, fuel filter, air filter, PCV valve, clean throttle body, IACV and EGR valves.

Visual checks: Suspension, steering, exhaust, CV boots, belts, hoses.

Rotate tires. Change oil and filter.

Clean inside and out. Wax.

Enjoy!

 

FWIW, I just re-did my 60k service at 120k and will do it again at 180k. If you did all this stuff at 120k, then at 150k it's time for another 30k service.

Dave

 

Chances are that he didn't do much at 120K, that is why I made my list as exhaustive.

Tranny fluid/transaxle fluid, cooalnt flush, fuel filter, air filter, inspections etc. should be done every 30K at any rate. About the only think that doesn't have to be done every 30K are the platinum plugs and PCV valve.

 

My 150,000 mile maintenance consisted basically of:

Put slicks on car
take car to track
do 5500rpm clutch dumps
run car out to 7200rpm
set records
drive car home


Seriously, I remember when I turned over 150k miles I was at the track.

 

I rolled 155 2 days ago. No huge maintenance for me, I pretty much keep up on mine well. On the list is bushings and new mounts. Prob some new plugs also. I run coppers....for the price, I change then about every 15K (I know it's overkill)

 

If spark plugs need to be replaced during maintenance activities at 150K (I am there now), is there any advantage to purchasing the more expensive Iridium plugs? I have (and very much like) the NGK platinums that are OEM for my '97 I30t. Thank you. -Sloppy