Hi, i am basicly new here, browsed posts and all but this is my first. I love this site so far.
Anyways..

I was wondering what tune-ups i can do, i know there are alot but im talking about ones most people might not realize to do. I know like plugs, oil pan gasket ect..maybe ideas like the freeze plugs or belts after certain mileage. Just any ideas would be great

BTW I HAVE A 95' ram 1500 2wd 171,xxx, if that helps.

 

Trans fluid and filter.

Rear diff fluid.

Freeze plugs behind engine mounts........ (before they start leaking.....)

If the oil pan isn't leaking, don't mess with it.

Check wheel bearings. (front) I think you actually have the serviceable flavor on yours.

Typical maintenance stuff. Anything that wears out... belts, hoses, brakes, etc.

 

NGK V power plugs, ATF4 (its synthetic) in the tranny and power steering. I have been rec amending valvoline atf+4 or napa atf+4. its made by valvoline. Add a light trans auxiliary trans cooler. it helps with trans life. Felpro gaskets have never done me wrong.So far.... Have a shop run a fuel injector cleaner service. Helped my wifes new used 01 durango on startups and fuel mileage.

 

Let's not forget checking the infamous "plenum".

 

@heyyou there is a little leakage in the bottom of the pan around the edges thats why i said that

@justfrfun do you know off the top of you head how many quarts it would take? ill probably look it up, that is on my list of things to do. The plugs arent high prioprity cause i just bought new ones and i almost no cash

@zman17 im almost afriad to ask but what is plenum? i hear it referenced alot.

thanks for the replys btw

 

Also is there a gausket in the rear differ?

 

Ok, if it leaks... fix it.

There IS a gasket in the rear diff, but, I never use them. A nice, even bead of RTV works quite well.

Do a search for "Plenum" here, you will find a boatload of threads on it.....

 

thanks