Pretty cool info for the average owner with no mechanical skills. I personally performed beyond both "A" and "B" at 500 miles and again at 2,000 miles when I installed my ValvoMax quick valve.
In addition to the following "B" service every 3,000 to 5,000 miles (5,000 max between oil change if I'm highway driving):
Replace engine oil and oil filter.
Inspect Brakes & All Brake Hoses & Lines
Inspect Suspension Components & Tie Rod Ends
Check Internal & External Lamps & Exhaust
Inspect Gear Box & CV Boots
I also go front to rear/inside and out/top to bottom and under the hood check every single part I can lay my hands on. I get an inspection light and do a visual checking for leaks both fuel and oil. I addition I rotate wheels at each oil change. Once I have had this vehicle for a while I'll be able to tell what items require more attention.
A common issue I can already see that's Passport specific are the knuckles. They are bare and prone to rust. I live in Southern CA so I will wait until first brake service and paint them. For those in the rust belt I recommend painting them ASAP.
At 7K I'll do the diff and transfer case then service every 3rd to 4th oil change.
Biannual/30K (whichever comes first) brake/trans fluid and coolant servicing
Brakes are replaced when they are at 25%. I fully disassemble and clean/lube caliper pins (with Permatex Ceramic Extreme lube) and replace all springs.
60K-75K I will R&R timing/serpentine belt, water pump, pulleys, hydraulic tensioner, adjust valves and replace plugs
These are just basic simple tasks that anyone with basic mechanical skills can do on the cheap. For anything beyond I will have the dealership or trusted mechanic do.
Only I set the mileage as to which the service is required. The only time the dealer will touch my vehicle for routine service will be the upcoming free first complementary rotation of wheels and "B" service. This will be at about 5,000 miles.
I do not care a whit about how good oil is or what an oil analysis tells me. Going beyond 5,000 miles between oil changes on any direct injection motor is asking for trouble. You might not see it during the warranty. However if you plan on keeping it for 300,000 miles and beyond or selling it to a private party to enjoy, then being maintenance intensive is a good thing. Not to mention cheap and easy.
In addition to the following "B" service every 3,000 to 5,000 miles (5,000 max between oil change if I'm highway driving):
Replace engine oil and oil filter.
Inspect Brakes & All Brake Hoses & Lines
Inspect Suspension Components & Tie Rod Ends
Check Internal & External Lamps & Exhaust
Inspect Gear Box & CV Boots
I also go front to rear/inside and out/top to bottom and under the hood check every single part I can lay my hands on. I get an inspection light and do a visual checking for leaks both fuel and oil. I addition I rotate wheels at each oil change. Once I have had this vehicle for a while I'll be able to tell what items require more attention.
A common issue I can already see that's Passport specific are the knuckles. They are bare and prone to rust. I live in Southern CA so I will wait until first brake service and paint them. For those in the rust belt I recommend painting them ASAP.
At 7K I'll do the diff and transfer case then service every 3rd to 4th oil change.
Biannual/30K (whichever comes first) brake/trans fluid and coolant servicing
Brakes are replaced when they are at 25%. I fully disassemble and clean/lube caliper pins (with Permatex Ceramic Extreme lube) and replace all springs.
60K-75K I will R&R timing/serpentine belt, water pump, pulleys, hydraulic tensioner, adjust valves and replace plugs
These are just basic simple tasks that anyone with basic mechanical skills can do on the cheap. For anything beyond I will have the dealership or trusted mechanic do.
Only I set the mileage as to which the service is required. The only time the dealer will touch my vehicle for routine service will be the upcoming free first complementary rotation of wheels and "B" service. This will be at about 5,000 miles.
I do not care a whit about how good oil is or what an oil analysis tells me. Going beyond 5,000 miles between oil changes on any direct injection motor is asking for trouble. You might not see it during the warranty. However if you plan on keeping it for 300,000 miles and beyond or selling it to a private party to enjoy, then being maintenance intensive is a good thing. Not to mention cheap and easy.
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