So Im about to do my 30,000 mile oil change and tire rotate, what else should I be doing? Spark plugs? Trans fluid?

 

I personally do plugs, ATF, brake fluid, PS fluid, oil/filter, air filter, cabin filter, clean/adjust rear brakes, rotate tires, injector cleaner, and drain/refill the radiator. But, that may be a bit excessive. I can't help it though. It seems like a lot, but it's only every 2 years.

I say at least do plugs too, and go over the list of stuff in your manual.

 

just got mine done.

oil, oil filter, plugs, air cleaner, and tires.

 

Hey Turtle!

I do my own maintenance. It doesn't take a genius to change the oil or replace brake pads.

 

Yeah I do too, I was just wondering everything that should be done. I just did the oil and tire rotate so that's taken care of. I think I will change the plugs just for good measure, any one have suggestions for good brands? Also when does everyone change their trans fluid?

 

when the time comes, I'll probably go with synthetic - Red Line or if Mobil One makes trans fluid I'll use that.

for plugs, I'll probably use Iridium

 

How difficult is it to change the transmission oil???

 

I'll tell you when I do it - soon!

 

The manual tranny fluid is easy to change. Just need a large socket 25mm I believe for the drain bolt back by the driver sides axle shsft where it enters the transmission. Then there is the fill bolt behind the radiator and below the starter. Its hard to get too. I reached around the flaring by the bumper to access it.

Tranny fluid smells nasty and you need a different drain pan than you use to change your oil as you are likely to toss this one for the nasty smell.

To fill it you can get a tranny fluid fill kit which is like a big soal depensor pump and hose. It takes just shy of 2 qts of fluid to fill it and really you just fill it til it starts to run over, then you are full.

 

recommondation on which spark plugs and tranny fluid i should get? im getting close to 30000 miles too. Thanks

 

The kinds that are at the dealership if you like your warranty.