hey im at 65,000 on my 2001 blazer im takin it in becasue its makin a funny noise right now so im gunna get that taken care of somthin with ac compressor and alt. just wondering what u guys think i should be looking into for service work besides the noise i have an oil change in about 800 miles. i had new tires, brake rotars and pads put on at 60k i bought the truck with 58,500 on it so im unsure of the history besides some minor stuff like one owner trade in. i do drive my turck pretty aggressive if that means anything to anybody i keep the body in good shape wax it often wash twice a week usually. any ideas on things im over looking let me know thanks

-kyle

 

anyone please

 

I would recommend some tranny service work.

My preferred method is dropping the pan and installing a drain plug. Since you have it off, replace the fitler only becuase it comes with the new gasket you need. Make sure the mating surfaces are clean of all tranny fluid, use brake cleaner and a compressor, or let it air dry. Then top off with new tranny fluid. 4-5 quarts.

The alternative method, take it someplace and pay to have them flush it.

I recommend draining the pan every year and topping off with new fluid. This will help the tranny live a nice long life.

Since your down there, you should also drian and refill the t-case.

Also a good thing to do is service the locks, shoot some powered graphite in them. Now in liquid form, powdered form. Do not use anything put graphite.

Check all your vent/vacuum hoses, replace as needed.

Service the EGR

Change the air filter and fuel filter and pvc valve.

Check the tire psi and rotate them every 7,000 miles or so. About every other oil change. At the same time, grease all the steering and suspension joints. Look for the zerk fittings.

 

Geez... I don't know how I missed this post the first or second time through...

I would recommend everything above^^^^^^^^^^.

If the truck isn't running poorly, you shouldn't have to worry about the plugs/wires/cap/rotor at all. Weaknesses or buildup in these components would cause random misfires that would result in little hickups during acceleration to start and gradually get worse.

You may want to service the front and rear diffs as well. In certain climates, our trucks are known to have the rear diff cover rot out. Mine is doing exactly that now at 80k and constantly looks wet, but never drips. I'll be replacing it this weekend if everything goes to plan. The front is just a simple drain and refill. Both use 80w90 (or 75w90) gear lube.

Other than that, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

any suspension work by chance

 

It's probably a door hinge pin or a loose hood.

Paid 25.00 at the dealer for the parts myself the other day.