02 Durango SLT Plus
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If you don't know the last time any particular maintenance item has been done, it's time to do it.
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Enjoy your new truck.
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paulbunyan (05-08-2020)
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If you don't know the last time any particular maintenance item has been done, it's time to do it.
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Thank you that’s definitely a good start
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I think after running it for a week or so you'll know if it's a keeper or not and also start to learn what needs attention. Every vehicle needs different stuff. The list of what to check could be infinitely long but here's some that come to mind at the moment.
If it's a keeper I would start by changing all the fluids regardless of how the truck runs/drives. Note any leaks.
Check and replace all "rubber" as needed. Like belts, hoses, bushings, etc;
Jack the front end up and give it a shakedown.
Investigate (if any) abnormal tire wear
Check the shocks
Check U-joints and CV joints.
Check the brakes, maybe even re-lube them
Take the belt off and give all the pulleys a spin and replace bearings if needed.
Keep plugs/wires as close to OEM as possible
If it's a keeper I would start by changing all the fluids regardless of how the truck runs/drives. Note any leaks.
Check and replace all "rubber" as needed. Like belts, hoses, bushings, etc;
Jack the front end up and give it a shakedown.
Investigate (if any) abnormal tire wear
Check the shocks
Check U-joints and CV joints.
Check the brakes, maybe even re-lube them
Take the belt off and give all the pulleys a spin and replace bearings if needed.
Keep plugs/wires as close to OEM as possible
Last edited by Zingo; 05-08-2020 at 11:18 PM.
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that's still "low" mileage if it has had much maintenance done by past owners at all. Mine had 214k miles on it when I got it.
What has been said above is a great plan and remember there is a reason that PM means "PREVENTIVE maintenance". Every machine needs it whether the owners like it or not, unless they prefer breakdowns.
I hate the kind of people that don't replace anything "until it breaks".
What has been said above is a great plan and remember there is a reason that PM means "PREVENTIVE maintenance". Every machine needs it whether the owners like it or not, unless they prefer breakdowns.
I hate the kind of people that don't replace anything "until it breaks".