I am just curious of what all I need to do to be "caught" up. My 97 max has 125k miles on it.

I'm thinking a SeaFoam treatment, new spark plugs...what else? is there an easy way to check for clogs, like in the EGR, TB, IACV...is there anything else that can clog?

BASICALLY, i want to get my car back to "new car" status under the hood. What all is needed?

 

how many miles?

-oil change w/ filter
-tranny fluid drain and refill
-new belts
-coolant flush
-check battery
-brake fluid flush
-air filter
-seals that leak
-CV boots if worn or torn
-etc thats bad.

 

125K.

Nothing seems wrong, I just want to perform some "preventive maintenance"

 

then do everything nsn told you to do. and apart from that... TAKE CARE OF IT, and shell be just fine

 

yep.. this is what i do for thorough maintenance..

 

Two things I would add to the list is....
-gas filter
-PC valve

 

Clean TB...

 

clean iacv as well...

 

MAF cleaning, injector cleaning, and battery terminal service also.

 

Just a thought ... Most members don't agree on Seafoam, many think it's a waste. I haven't done it, but I wouldn't. I'd spend the money on engine degreaser/cleaner, so you could see any leaks, ... just be careful around electrical. [I] did it and it makes a world of diff. * Also, if you drive any highway, you should do the cruise 'always-on' mod ...real simple and will save gas money. One last tip, when you do oil change, buy 1 'cheap' Fram filter and one 'good' one, lke NAPA Gold or OEM. Put the cheap one on first and run a couple weeks ( a few hundred miles) then pull Fram off and put on the good filter. That'll remove a lot of crap from oil system, the fram'll probably be full of crap and bypassing anyway. Just have the Good filter ready to screw on and do a quick swap ... you'll only lose a few ounces of oil. Check level and prob not need to add any.

 

thanks alot man. i did the seafoam and i can tell a difference. but yeah, i really do need to get some engine degreaser!

i do drive highway, but i don't have a problem with pushing the cruise-on button lol.

i have never thought of swapping filters! that is an excellent idea. i have a wix filter on there right now, but next time i do an oil change (3 months from now lol) i'll do that!

 

And unless you have ABS, you can probably skip the brake flush.

 

Do the brake fluid too, it takes on moisture. BAD

 

If you're car runs fine,don't mess with it ......lol...learn that lesson