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but I too am changing some fluids and bought RED LINE 75W-90 with friction modifiers already in the oil.
How many qts. will I need? I Bought 4 qts. Owners manual didn't state the capacity.
I have a 2000 quad, 4.7 limited slip 3.92 ratio.
Thanks in advance,
cowtownkid
Looks like I bought 1 to many quarts but I can take one back.
cowtownkid
This includes the NV3500, Xfer case and front/rear axles.
I wrote an eMail to REDLINE asking their reccomendations for each gearbox.
The MTL in the tranny does make a difference with the synchros.
I put a rubber strap hanging sown from the frame but it hasn't helped.
Imagine getting out of you truck end when you touch the door to close it you get shocked. It's a real bummer. HELP!! Surely Booker must know something.
Your problem is known as ESD (ElectroStaticDischarge)
BTW... Using RUBBER straps is not the answer. Whatever you choose to use must be electriclly CONDUCTIVE. (to discharge the buildup to the ground.) One must use rubber impregnated with carbon that makes it conductive.
However, if it is YOU that is getting charged, the straps to the frame may not help much. I guess you could use anti-static seatcovers to recuce the ESD. Also, there are fabric sprays that will eliminate static buildup. (again, by making the fabric slightly conductive.)
Only a few Megaohms is needed to bleed off charge and reduce the ESD.
Why do I seem so familear with ESD? I have worked with microchips for over 20 years. Even the SLIGHTEST (not felt by humans) ESD will kill an electronic device.
Anyway, I get shocked also after I step on the ground then go to close the drivers door.
I try to touch the side of the door (metal parts) before stepping on the ground, awkward but did help. If you can see the static spark it is >2000 volts. Just pulling on scotch tape from a roll can create up to 7000 volts. I'd like to see a "real" solution to stop the shocks..Ger
Jim H.
http://www.libbycamps.com/index.html
The cabin was on Echo lake, about 100 miles or so, north of Millinocket, Maine. Rained about half the time though. Fishing stunk (sunny's and yellow perch). Beer flowed nicely. Good friends. Good food.
Saw loons, bald eagles, hawks, red squirrels, chipmunks, owl, red foxes, big buck, plenty of bear and moose droppings. Saw no moose or bear though. Heard coyotes in the distance. The loons were always vocal at night....they sound cool!
Truck got slightly over 20 mpg on the highway.
Did scrape bottom twice, exploring different lakes and campgrounds, no damage that I saw. Glad for skid plates.
Bob
I used to be able to put 85 octane in the 5.9L of my full size Dodge. At this altitude, would I be able to get away with it on the 4.7L? I probably wouldn't try it unless gas prices went way up.
To anyone thinking of buying, my first impressions are very favorable. The Quad Cab is really nice if you have a couple of small children like I do.
twj
Bill
From the DC Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures Manual for 2001: P0161, 2/2 O2 Sensor Heater Failure.
When monitored: With battery voltage greater than 9 volts, at cold start, ECT (coolant temp) less than 147F, battery temperature sensor equal to or lesss than 27F, and the engine at idle for at least 12 seconds.
Set Condition: O2 sensor voltage greater than 3 volts for 30 to 90 seconds.
Possible causes: O2 Heater element bad, O2 Sensor heater ground circuit open, O2 heater relay output circuit open, Intermittent condition, PCM (Powertrain Control Module)
My guess would be a bad O2 sensor.
Dick
Dick
That restaurant sounds nice. I like lobster a lot. Have to look on the map to see where that town is for future reference. Wish I knew you were up there, you could have stopped by for a visit. That sure is a long drive to get to the cabin we were at. Over 12 hours.
I have also been to Moosehead lake and the Greenville area, they have a restaurant which has seafood. Can't remember the name of it though, but the food is excellent.
just below 60 mph to just over 67. you feel through steering wheel and accelerator pedal a vibration that peaks at 65 under load, most notable uphill when coasting vibration goes away or if overdrive deactivated, tires have been rotated and balanced. Good year rep says I might have one bad tire. feels like its in the driveline. had a 01 quad cab same exact truck totaled in icy road rollover, never had this problem. anyone see any similiar symptoms/remedies
dealer says this is normal I know its not
Good luck,
Bob
Well, we (family of four two kids 2 yrs and 6 months) are getting rid of the Quad. It has been a wonderfull truck and family hauler. Its just that the hauler part is no longer used and we are getting a family mover in its place. Other than the brake rotors the truck has been trouble free for 38000 miles.
Good luck to all, it was a great ride (QUAD), we will miss it.
My one star dealer always tells me the same lie.
"Your problem is rare, we never seen anything like this before". Rotors, rotors and more brake problems all very rare. Ditto leaks, clunking and everything else that has been reported by owners at the Town Hall. Rare events? No way!
Well I had a flood appear on the passenger carpet and I mean flood. It took three all day trips over a month to the stealer to resolve the passenger side leak and here is how they finally resolved it.
Front and rear seat were removed along with all the carpets. My Dak was stripped of it's interior. Every inch of glass front and rear was re sealed. New carpets installed and interior was thoroughly cleaned to rid the odor of mildew the permeated the cab. 20,000 miles down the road and not a drop of water have I seen.
Nightmares return after reading all these posts.
(overall was 18.503 MPG)
I attribute this MPG to the addition of REDLINE synthetic lube in xfer case, xmission and both axles just before the trip. It shifts much better too ;-)
(2000, 4.7L, 4X4, 3.55, NV3500 tranny)
Both of these contribute to better MPG.
My wife hasn't even sat in the drivers seat!!..anyway...all in fun..Great mileage..I just calculated my 3rd tank of gas mileage after the flowmaster install, and was 17.62 MPG. 3 tankfuls showing
same increase in mpg! take care, Ger.
-Does anyone have an answer to "ahasher"'s question about fuel octane level in the 4.7?
-I drive a 2001 SLT extended cab, 4.7L, auto trns. Have had it for just over a year with no problems except the ash tray (pops open every time I close a door or hit a bump). Installed an Airaid intake and noticed a 2 MPG improvment in city driving (11 to 13 MPG). Altitude plays a big part, as I'm stationed in Colorado.
-Thanks in advance for any replys/suggestions!
A side-benifet to using the higher-grade fuel is that it contains detergants and other cleaners to de-gum the injectors. (you get what you pay for)
The higher flash-point of the hi-octane fuel can contribute to better MPG under some conditions.
My wife drives a manual tranny better than most folks I know. (She even drove a garbage-truck in a previous life)She is the only person I know that can drive her Honda cvic without revving the engine when starting off from a stop. (I stall it every time)
Even my daughter (age 20) drives a manual very well too. She tells me people have commented on how smooth she can shift. Her Prelude has over 207,000 miles on the original clutch. I TRAINED her on my ol Nissan PU with a manual and she took the driving test using a manual tranny too.
You travelled to SW PA and didn't look me up!
tsk tsk tsk.......
Ok, it was a vaca so I'll let you slide......this time!
Just a tad NE of Pittsburgh on the map. How close is that to you Ben?
I really wanted to see the AC wrap setup, how you did it, and see it up close.
The vitara has lengthy tubes running from compressor, thru the grille finally back to the Evap on the pass. firewall. Based on other's AC mods to dakotas, I see no reason why I can't do that to my vehicle and improve AC performace.
ALso wanted to grill you on rotors and pads.
Also wanted to have you check the wiring harness on the vitara and offer an experienced opinion on the quality of it (remember the meltdown?)
Here in VT, roads are NOT made of concrete, the winters would heave them into huge peices, none of which would be on the same plane...think of a road paved with concrete boulders 8-()
Some of the AC piping should NOT be insulated. Insulating the "hot" pipes will only keep heat in the system.
The easiest way to determine which pipes to insulate is to just pop the hood after running the AC for awhile.
Carefully feel the pipes with your hand to determine which ones are the "cold" ones. These will be the pipes with flow coming FROM the firewall into the "in" side of the compressor.
Also I forgot you did the powerslot rotors...I wanted to followup and take notes on that as well.
Add fuel and emissions system cleaner
Add oil system conditioner
Service throttle body assembly
Fuel injector flush
Air filter (done)
Brake inspection
Rear brake service
Other than a brake inspection which I have no problem with, is any of that other stuff really neccessary?
I have an article on maintenance that I printed out from About.com where the writer recomends replacing air filter, fuel filter and PCV valve and filter every 15,000 miles. Obviously I will not have to replace my K&N air filter every 15K but what about fuel filter and PCV valve and filter?
I realise this is a long post and a lot to ask but I L-O-V-E love this truck. I would like to keep it running well.
PS I notice Red Line offers a Manual Transmission Fluid. Was wondering if any of the manual owners out there have or ever intend to change out the man. trans. fluid?
I too just completed a trip to upstate NY. Forest Green, 4.7, QC, auto, 3.55. Had 6 people inside, A/C on going up in 90+ heat, the back loaded with ammo, guns and luggage, pulling a trailer with a quad and 2 dirt bikes (for the nephews!)Didn't even flinch going up the hill into Indian Lake on the Northway. I must say, this thing is great. Perhaps we'll "bump" into each other up there.
Bill
To be honest I have always owned Fords. Three actually a Ranger & 2 each F150s. I know Fords inside out. But like I said that Quad-Cab looked so dawgone good. I could not resist its allure right price and perfect for growing family and well. Now its in my driveway.
OK enough background. Here is my dilemma; I did not do all my homework reference reliability/integrity/quality issues. However; cost I researched and got a great deal. Last night when I got home I began to scrutinize this and other forms on-line, anyway; to say I was distressed is putting it mildly! I saw numerous posts that were really full of terrible stuff.
For example; major auto transmission problems/catastrophic failures, seals in drive train leaking into A/C creating stench in cab when A/C is used, tendency for truck to drift to the right even when proper alignment has been conducted (my truck is doing this and the dealer has agreed to fix it) Serious electrical problems/malfunctions with door locks etc. There were many others but these were major themes I discovered as I scanned the posts.
Tell me this truck model/brand is not a big sexy Lemon!
Needing the truth and your help! Thanks
Russ
Bookitty
PS Is anyone gonna help me out on my question RE: 15,000 mile maintenance?
Add fuel and emissions system cleaner - Dealer Profit maker
Add oil system conditioner - Dealer Profit maker
Service throttle body assembly- Dealer Profit maker
Fuel injector flush- Dealer Profit maker
Air filter (done)
Brake inspection - Good idea
Rear brake service - Do you need brakes??? inspection should disclose brake condition.
Keep in mind the service department of dealerships is their cash cow. They make the money here that pays the bills and salaries. New cars and trucks are generally more reliable now than in the past. There is less traffic into the dealers service departments than in the past. Some smart guy/gal thought up these recommended items solely to generate cash flow. The owners manual describes what the manufacturer considers necessary to maintain your vehicle. In my opinion these items fit into the same category as paint sealer, undercoating and fabric protectors. If the owners manual does not require the maintenance you are wasting your hard earned dollars. Rick