Truck

Items in Bold are Pending Tasks

• I got the factory service manual for the truck but its hard to wade through all the content. Alternatively I may look into other manuals like Hayes or Chilton

• Engine Oil and Filter Change

  • Uses 5W-30 engine oil

  • Required every 3 months or 3k miles

  • Last replaced at 44,883 miles in 11/2022

Maintenance Tasks at Oil Change

• Check the transmission fluid level

  • Uses DEXRON II automatic transmission fluid

  • Required when changing the engine oil

  • It looks like I already had this done at the dealership at about 30k miles ago but they had really overfilled it

  • The dipstick specifically says not to overfill it so I drained it and got the level right on

• Lubricate the key lock cylinder (multi-purpose lubricant or a light weight engine oil) and weatherstripping (silicone grease)

  • I got this done (8/18/2019)

• Drive Axle Service

  • Required every 3k miles

    • Check the front and rear differential fluid level and add as needed

    • Check the constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking

• Chassis Lubrication

  • Required every 12 months or every 3k miles

  • Parts to lubricate

    • Front suspension (not applicable due to maintenance-free ball joints)

    • Steering linkage (done at 44k miles)

    • Transmission shift linkage (done at 40k miles)

      • Uses engine oil

    • Transfer case shift linkage (done at 40k miles)

    • Parking brake cable guides (done at 40k miles)

      • Uses chassis grease

    • Propshaft splines (done at 44k miles)

      • Uses chassis grease

    • Universal joints - not sure how to do this yet

      • Uses chassis grease

    • Brake Pedal Springs - not sure how to do this yet

• Check power steering pump fluid level

  • Uses GM Part No. 1050017 or equivalent

  • Required at least every 6 months

  • It appeared to be at a good level (8/18/2019)

• Exhaust System Inspection

  • Inspect catalytic converter

  • Inspect body near the exhaust system

  • Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes seep into the passenger compartment

• Throttle linkage inspection

  • Inspect for interference, binding, damaged or missing parts and replace parts as needed

• Engine Drive Belts Inspection

  • Inspect all belts for cracks, fraying and wear and adjust or replace as needed

• Transfer case inspection

  • Check front axle and transfer case lubricant and add as necessary

    • Uses Dexron II Automatic Transmission Fluid

  • Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control linkage

  • Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation

Annual Maintenance Tasks

• Take truck to undercarriage wash

  • I did this in the fall of 2020

• Engine cooling system service

  • Inspect coolant and freeze protection

  • Inspect hoses and replace if cracked, swollen or deteriorated

  • Tighten hose clamps

  • Clean outside of radiator and air conditioning condenser

  • Wash radiator fill cap and neck

  • Pressure test the cooling system and cap

• Body Lubrication Service

  • Lubricate the body door hinges including the tailgate with engine oil

  • Lubricate the body hood, fuel door, and rear compartment hinges and latches including interior glove box and console doors, and any folding seat hardware

  • I got this done except for the fuel door, rear compartment hinges and latches, and the folding seat hardware (8/17/2019)

  • Lubricate these with engine oil except the hood release pawl with chassis grease

• Accelerator Control System

  • Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil except the TBI throttle shaft, any accelerator or cruise control cables

  • Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear

Maintenance Tasks Less Frequent that Annually

• Tire and Wheel Rotation

  • Required every 6k miles

  • I'm not sure when this was last done

• Drive Axle Service

  • Required every 15k miles

    • Uses SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant

    • Drain and refill the front and rear differential fluid

    • Replaced at 32k miles

• Transmission Service

  • Uses DEXRON II automatic transmission fluid

  • Required every 15k miles

  • Last done at 32k miles

  • This involves change the transmission fluid and filter

• Cooling system service

  • Uses a 56/44 mixture of water and a good quality ethylene glycol antifreeze (meeting GM Specification 1825-M)

  • Required every 2 years or every 30k miles

  • Last done at 32k miles in approximately 2015

  • This involves draining, flushing, and refilling the coolant

• Air Cleaner replacement

  • Required every 30k miles or more often in dusty conditions

  • Engine air filter replaced at 44,883 miles

• Fuel Filter Replacement

  • Required every 30k miles

  • Replaced at 32k miles

• Spark Plugs Replacement

  • Required every 30k miles

  • Replaced at 32k miles

• Fuel Tank, Cap, and Lines Inspection

  • Required every 30k miles

  • This involves

    • Inspect the fuel tank, cap, and lines for damage or leaks

    • Remove the fuel cap, inspect gasket for an even filler neck imprint and any damage

    • Replace parts as needed

• PCV System Inspection

  • Required every 60k miles

  • This involves checking the PCV system and replacing the valve and any worn, plugged, or collapsed hoses

• Spark Plug Wire Inspection

  • Required every 60k miles

  • Replaced at 32k miles

  • This involves:

    • Clean the wire and inspect for burns, cracks, or other damage

    • Check the wire boot fit at the distributor and at the spark plugs

    • Replace as needed

• Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve (EVRV) Inspection

  • Required every 60k miles

  • This requires

    • Inspect the filter for excessive contamination or plugging

    • If needed, clean the element with a solution of biodegradable soap and water and let dry before reinstalling

• Engine Timing Check

  • Required every 60k miles

  • I'm not sure if this applies to our model but it involves:

    • Adjusting the timing to the underhood label specification

    • Inspect the inside and outside of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking, and corrosion

    • Clean and replace as needed

• Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection

  • Required every 60k miles

  • This involves inspecting the belts for cracks, fraying, wear, and proper tension and adjust or replace as needed

• Change Brake Fluid

  • Uses Delco Supreme 11 brake fluid but I filled it with DOT 5.1 fluid

  • The brake fluid was previously observed to be very dark

  • I changed it in the fall of 2019

  • How often is this needed?

Miscellaneous Maintenance Jobs

• Paint on the truck hood is peeling off and we need to stop this before it gets much worse.

  • It didn't look like the truck paint code is on the inside driver side door tag

  • I used a $1 can of white spray paint to paint the hood but mom wasn't a fan so I guess I won't paint the top of the cab where the lake toys have chipped the paint off.

• HVAC mode problem

  • • The HVAC mostly just flows through the window defrost and doesn't flow through the front vents at all.

• One of the front wheel wells has rusted a hole through it. I think we should get some sheet metal and weld it over this hole.

• Fuel Injector Cleaning

  • I have a fuel injector cleaning kit and the cleaning fluid but the kit did not have parts compatible with the truck

  • The truck has a 6C-2 Model 200 Throttle body which has a fuel pump which pumps the fuel at 18 psi although the pressure regulator throttles it back to 9 to 13 psi so if we perform this service at this point then I believe we would have to set the pressure regulator on the kit to 9 to 13 psi.

I think we should consider getting a lumber rack for the truck at some point. Currently this isn't a pressing item and we would want to establish a place to store it but at some point this may be useful especially to transport full sheets of sheet metal.