i am approaching 100k i have almost 90k miles and just trying to get some knowlage on what i should check or change, its a 6 speed manual. i am soon going to do a oil change. the spark plugs? is there any suggestions on them?? and what about the rear fluids and trans fluids? i was told dont change them once the car gets old.???

 

07 6spd 82,160 miles

Today I paid a local garage $237.40 (labor + tax) to :

1. Replace the antifreeze
2. Replace the spark plugs
3. Replace the brake fluid

I provided:

1. 1.5 gallons Zerex G-05 + 1.5 gallons Distilled H2O ($27)
2. 12 Double Platinum Plugs (<$20 (sale + rebates))
3. 1 liter of Pentosin Super DOT-4 ($15)


Total parts & labor = <$300

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Chrysler Dealership quoted about $1,150..........

 

I admit I'm a cheapskake...still on original brake pads....no indicator light yet. I'm under the impression the rotors on XFs can't (or shouldn't be turned), anyone think just replacing the pads is a super stupid idea??

>82,000 miles.....lot's of highway miles....down shift a lot (6spd).



Lifetime Powertrain Warranty.....only unexpected thing I've ever paid for yet was 2 light bulbs (dims).

 

I'm in an 2004 Six speed with 88K on her... When should I worry about a clutch?... Not trying to Hijack the thread... Just that Crossfire725 asked a really good question, but I needed an "Expansion" on it.. LOL

 

Oh, you'll know lol. There's no set time to replace a clutch, when it goes it goes. Mine still grabs perfectly *knocks on wood*.

Just out of curiosity, why did you skip replacing the spark plug wires?

 

I've never seen an owner's manual that suggests a schedule to replace spark plug wires....just says plugs at 100K.

 

actually good question, i would want to ask the same

 

last night i did my oil change witch is alway nice and pricey, and i did my spark plugs (no wires), spark plugs sucks the boots are a pain in the ***!!!, also bought a fuel filter going on sometime this week. what do people think about doing a trans flush or the rear end, i was always told once your around the high miles leave good enough alone....any thoughts? has never been changed to my mileage since 20k wen i bought it (correction i only have 88k)

 

I change the diffy and tranny fluids in my A6 2.7T MT6 every 60k and intend to do the same with my Crossfires. I'm less diligent about brake fluid but probably should do that in the next year or two. I intend to change the roadster tranny fluid this fall when I have the EOY oil change before hibernation. Even though only 40k, I read it may improve the 1-2 shift and remain hopeful.

 

Not neccesarily. Check the fluid for metal shavings, if it's excessive then keep the original fluid (hopefully not too bad or a rebuild is in your future, lol). But if it's minimal and just dirty, go ahead and swap it out.

I changed my plug wires for peace of mind, plus I was already in there so figured why not.

 

See below...
Maintenance Service Schedule "B"

£ Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
£ Rotate tires.
£ Replace dust filter ®
£ Lubricate hood hinges, latch and secondary latch.
£ Reset FSS Display.
£ Check horn, Hazard warning flashers, turn signals, indicator lamps, exterior
lighting and headlamps (adjust headlight aim if necessary).
£ Check windshield wipers and washer system. Replace wiper blades if necessary.
£ Check seat belts for damage and proper function.
£ Check hydraulic brakes and parking brake function.
£ Check fluid levels for hydraulic brake system, power steering system, windshield
wiper system and engine cooling system (check corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze).
£ Inspect front and rear brake pads for lining thickness.
£ Inspect condition of front and rear brake discs.
£ Inspect tires for damage, general condition and inflation pressure. Correct if necessary.
£ Inspect major underbody and under hood components for leakage or damage.
(If leakage is found, determine cause and repair).
£ Inspect condition of front axel ball joints and rubber boots.
£ Inspect condition of steering components and rubber boots.
£ Inspect condition of accessory drive belt.
£ Inspect body for paint damage (every 2 years).
£ Check chassis and supporting body parts for damage and corrosion (every 2 years).
£ Retighten steering locking bolts (50,000 miles or 4 years).
£ Check condition of driveshaft flex discs (50,000 miles or 4 years).
£ Replace fuel filter and air cleaner filter element (60,000 miles or 4 years).
£ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (80,000 miles). After this change it
is filled for life. Manual transmission comes filled for life from the factory.
£ Replace spark plugs. (1000,000 miles or 5 years).
£ Replace engine coolant using extended life coolant (1000,000 miles or 5 years).

 

This kinda Cracks me up (£ Rotate tires.) that would be pretty expensive seeing as how the tires on my Xfire would have to be dismounted from the rim... Did the Xfires come with omnidirectional tires from the Factory?

 

Depending on the tire/tread pattern you can rotate from left to right.



Steering locking bolts? Ill have to check on that. Luckily the flex discs still look good.

And no way in hell is the manual tranny fluid filled for life, toss some synthetic in that bad boy!

 

Yea.. thats what the manual say's to do... but I have unidirectional tires... so rotation is impossible. My question was did the Xfire come from the factory with Omnidirectional tires?

 

Heck if I know, sorry

 

The OEM Conti All-Seasons were omni. They didn't last very long on either of mine.

Tire Rack doesn't even sell them anymore...(last time I checked).