I have a 01 Dakota 4.7 V8 AT, and I just hit 50,000 miles. I store it every winter and its in mint condition. While i have it put away this winter i was planing on doing some maintenance.
What would be some things to look at?
things others have done at the 50 grand mark

Suggestions would be appreciated thanks

 

Whats all been done to it thus far and when?

 

not much. changed the oil every 3000 miles
besides that the truck has been kept in really good condition only problem ive ever had was the O2 sensor which was an easy fix. I was thinking of changing fluids in the AT and the differentials as well. checking the plugs and wires. I have a K&N air filter just cleaned that. I may try and clean the injectors too.

 

oh ok, you have good ideas so far, I would also check hoses for cracks, the serpentine belt, possibly the brakes, check air pressure and tires...

 

Its def time to do your tanny fluid. Also in the manual it gives suggestions on what to do at around 50k miles

 

Yeah like bpark check out a manual...

You probably would wanna do band adjustments on the tranny to, such as torque em up...

 

trans flush and i would put some fuel stabilizer in the tank if your storing it.

 

Yep and make sure she has a full tank of gas in her. Not good to let her sit all winter with not much fuel.

 

thanks again for the help guys. I love this truck and want to keep it in pristine condition.

 

trans flush and engine flush would be good ideas we well as checking the belts and hoses for some "storage" dry-rot. I would also check the battery to see if it is in good shape still. further, I would do a tune up if it hasn't been done already. Regardless if it is due or not, with it being storage it wouldn't be a bad idea.