Regular Maintenance

TheJeanyus · 06-16-2005, 08:06 AM

The Cobra has 31,000 and some change on it right now, and after the Dragon will have over 32,000. At what mileage should you change plugs, fuel filter, etc? Other than oil changes and a set of tires, nothing has been touched.

Wicked · 06-16-2005, 08:42 AM

I would say your plugs are probably fine but normally I would consider changing plugs at 30K on a N/A car. People will recommend sooner on a S/C'ed car.

I just changed my plugs and they had been in for over a year and the plugs looked brand new. I'd say changing the plugs wouldn't be a bad idea on a 30,000 mile supercharged car.

Other than that, check you belt, fluid levels, etc.

Craig K. · 06-16-2005, 09:03 AM

How about the S/C oil?
I would atleast check the level.

If it were me, I would probably also change the tranny fluid, and bleed the brake system (especially after going to the Dragon).

The diff. fluid, coolant and P/S are probably fine until 50k, even then most people don't ever change those (or not before 100k) but I would on my vehicle.

TheJeanyus · 06-16-2005, 10:34 AM

The brake fluid is getting changed after I get back, and we'll bleed the system then. I may hold off a little while until I do front rotors and front/rear pads, but it won't be long.

I don't even know how to check the S/C oil. I ASSumed it was fed from the engine oil supply.

banditmwp · 06-16-2005, 12:13 PM

Fuel filter every 30k

Shorty · 06-16-2005, 01:02 PM

my fuel filter only has 120k on it.

banditmwp · 06-16-2005, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty

my fuel filter only has 120k on it.

Mine clogged up at 100K.

Craig K. · 06-16-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

The brake fluid is getting changed after I get back, and we'll bleed the system then. I may hold off a little while until I do front rotors and front/rear pads, but it won't be long.

I don't even know how to check the S/C oil. I ASSumed it was fed from the engine oil supply.

ON the Eaton S/C there is a plug usually on the front snout section that you can pull out to check the oil level. If you want to change it, you can suck the fluid out with a turkey baster and a small tube attached to the end.

Atleast this was true on the GTP Eaton S/C that I had, and I believe that it is true on all Eaton s/c. Check the owners manual to be sure.

I believe your supposed to check the level every 30k and change the fluid at 100k.

mj_8 · 06-17-2005, 07:17 AM

No need to change to fluid yet in the Eaton but I would check it as well. If you ever take it of to get ported they will change the oil and re-grease everything for you. I would put some plugs in there for as cheap as they are and it may take you 20 minutes for all 8...piece of cake.

TheJeanyus · 06-20-2005, 08:18 PM

What kind of plugs should I go with?

06-16-2005, 08:06 AM	#1
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Regular Maintenance The Cobra has 31,000 and some change on it right now, and after the Dragon will have over 32,000. At what mileage should you change plugs, fuel filter, etc? Other than oil changes and a set of tires, nothing has been touched. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

06-16-2005, 08:42 AM	#2
Wicked Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 1,371	Re: Regular Maintenance I would say your plugs are probably fine but normally I would consider changing plugs at 30K on a N/A car. People will recommend sooner on a S/C'ed car. I just changed my plugs and they had been in for over a year and the plugs looked brand new. I'd say changing the plugs wouldn't be a bad idea on a 30,000 mile supercharged car. Other than that, check you belt, fluid levels, etc. __________________ 2001 Cobra 'Vert Procharged and Intercooled 455rwhp/441rwtq Work Car: 2005 Honda Odyssey 400 whp Turbo V6, 6-speed, full cage, H&R Suspension, Brembo Brakes

06-16-2005, 09:03 AM	#3
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: Regular Maintenance How about the S/C oil? I would atleast check the level. If it were me, I would probably also change the tranny fluid, and bleed the brake system (especially after going to the Dragon). The diff. fluid, coolant and P/S are probably fine until 50k, even then most people don't ever change those (or not before 100k) but I would on my vehicle. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

06-16-2005, 10:34 AM	#4
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Regular Maintenance The brake fluid is getting changed after I get back, and we'll bleed the system then. I may hold off a little while until I do front rotors and front/rear pads, but it won't be long. I don't even know how to check the S/C oil. I ASSumed it was fed from the engine oil supply. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

06-16-2005, 12:13 PM	#5
banditmwp Welcome to America! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the 11's Posts: 4,501	Re: Regular Maintenance Fuel filter every 30k __________________ 91 GT Convertible 2006 Nissan Titan LE Crew Cab 2014 Peterbilt 337/Marion 22' box

06-16-2005, 01:02 PM	#6
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	Re: Regular Maintenance my fuel filter only has 120k on it. __________________ 93 GT----225rwhp/287rwtq--------1/4 mile= (but getting better)

06-17-2005, 07:17 AM	#9
mj_8 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 49	Re: Regular Maintenance No need to change to fluid yet in the Eaton but I would check it as well. If you ever take it of to get ported they will change the oil and re-grease everything for you. I would put some plugs in there for as cheap as they are and it may take you 20 minutes for all 8...piece of cake. __________________ RWTD TUNED - STIEGEMEIER STAGE IV - 519 RWHP / 545 RWTQ

06-20-2005, 08:18 PM	#10
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Regular Maintenance What kind of plugs should I go with? __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI