dimitristx

I've done the 60k service maintainance at the dealer at 54k (don't ask why, I just brought it in for service and they wanted to do it then! Pretty much I've done most of the 7.5k services ahead of schedule). They did a whole bunch of stuff, charged me some $500-600.

Now, I'm at 58.5k miles (on a 96 2.8QSM). I'm brining the car in for checking on some problem next week. Do you recommend certain service actions that are not part of the 60k service, but are nice to do at that interval?

E.g., timing belt, pumps, etc.?

Also, and I asked this before but no answer, what's the average lifespan of a clutch (manual)? I haven't abused mine, but lately I don't feel it grabs as it used to (slight difference but noticeable by me). I'm sure if I ask the dealer to replace he'll respond "not time yet; works OMS"

THANKS!

Ed at Work

timing belt tensioner, and belt.

Andy Hedin

And water pump since he has a 2.8 V6

Kris Hansen

These 2 items tend to cause 90% of t-belt failures on 2.8s, as the t-belt runs over them, and if they were to seize, the results would be catastrophic.

unA4dable

And thermostat. And with mostly highway driving, clutch can be good *well* over 100k.

dimitristx

forgive my ignorance, what's a "t-stat" ?

Andy Hedin

"t-stat" = thermostat

Hawaiiannights

my clutch went out at 20K, the master cylinder was replaced..depends how you drive..

dimitristx

Is there an OBJECTIVE way to measure how worn the clutch is?

dimitristx

Thanks for the advice !