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Discussion in 'New Members' started by WMRanch, Feb 16, 2012.

  1. Feb 18, 2012 at 3:24 PM
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    WMRanch

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    Ok here is what I have: (Done= three days ago)

    72 Point Safety Inspection Done
    Check and Set Tire Pressure Done
    Tire Rotate & Balance Done
    Lube, Oil, Filter Change Done
    Clean PCV System Done
    Lube All Hinges, Latches, & Chassis Done
    Smog Done
    Remove & Replace Air Filter Done
    Replace Front Wiper Blades Done
    Replace Front Left Door Seal Body Side Done
    Replace Quarter Door Seal Left Body Side Done



    And here is what I have to check on or do:

    Transmission Service (change oil)
    Gear oil (rear diff)
    Change Sparkplugs
    Inspect Brakes
    Inspect Steering
    Flush radiator
    Clean Throttle Body


    Look good?
     
  2. Feb 18, 2012 at 3:32 PM
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    What's the difference between the air filter and cabin air filter?

    And how do I clean the throttle body?

    And what's an IAC?
     
  3. Feb 18, 2012 at 3:38 PM
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    Guess I need to get me a Haynes. :)
     
  4. Feb 18, 2012 at 3:48 PM
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    K just checked the Cabin Air filter, I did a search on here on how to do it... come to find out the 05's don't have one, it's just a round fan thing in there. :D
     
  5. Feb 18, 2012 at 3:49 PM
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    Awesome, thanks for the links!
     
  6. Feb 18, 2012 at 4:01 PM
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  7. Feb 18, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    So from everything I've just read the IAC is really hard to clean...? Is it really just a wipe?
     
  8. Feb 18, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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  9. Feb 18, 2012 at 5:41 PM
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    Good to know!

    I've learned a ton on here already!!! Off to keep reading! :D
     
  10. Feb 18, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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    Hey I'm confused about the Tranny... a couple things I've read says don't do it yourself, some say fine to do yourself and one place even said "he owners manual advises never to change the transmission fluid but, if you just want to do it, there is a fill plug on the side of the transmission itself".

    Confoosed...
     
  11. Feb 21, 2012 at 3:01 AM
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  12. Feb 21, 2012 at 12:49 PM
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