What are some good things to do at 60k other than fluids and plugs?

 

Try a search, Disco Mike was kind enough to compile the perfect 60K list. I don't know what it's under but it's around here somewhere.

 

Here is my list, if you have any questions shout.

This is the parts list for a 60,000 mile service or a high mileage used truck, the way I do it.
1 Oil filter, K&N 3001
1 Air filter
6 Qts of engine oil
12 Qts of ATF
7 Qts of 80/90W gear oil
2 Qts of Brake fluid
2 Qts of synthetic Power steering fluid
2 Gallons of OAT, orange coolant
1 Bottle of Lucas Power Steering additive
1 Bottle of Lucas Transmission additive
1 Can of Spray Carb. Spray
1 Can Of Brake cleaner
8 Spark Plugs, I use Bosch Platium Plus 4's
1 Set of Magnacor 8mm plug wires
1 Serpentine belt if not yet replaced
2 Bottles of SeaFoam


60,000 Mile Service or Major Service for High Mileage Used Vehicle just purchased
Bleed the brakes
Flush and change the power steering fluid adding one bottle of additive
Service the tranny adding one bottle of additive
Flush the coolant system
Do an engine flush before changing the oil
Do an induction cleaning
Clean the throttle body
Add fuel additive to full gas tank
Change both of the diffs fluid
Change the t/case oil
Replace the plugs and wires
Replace the air filter
Lube all the drive shaft grease fitting including the 2 slip shafts
Do full inspection of brakes, hoses, bushings etc.

Hopefully I didn't leave anything out.

 

I have a couple questions.

I do not know how to do the service myself. Should I bring the truck to the dealer, or an independent shop. I live in Indianapolis, and the LR dealer is Tom Woods. Any recommended independent shops? Is going to a local shop life Firetone, Midas..etc a good or bad idea?

Dealer quoted me $1100 for the 60K. Does this sound right? If I get it done at the dealer, do I need to specify any special parts or services that are not included in DiscoMikes list?

Thanks.

 

It sounds pretty expensive. If you have time I suggest you do it yourself. You will save a lot (it will cost me approximately 400$).

I'm working on a "how to do the 60k maintenance" with pictures should be online at the same time I finish my 60k maintenance :P

 

That price sounds about right, as far as dealer prices go. If you do some of the work yourself you can save extra cash, and become more comfortable with your truck. Changing the motor oil, diff oil, tranny fluid, and t-case (though the fill plug can be a pita) is very easy to do on your own. I never did an oil change before getting my D2 and in the past year I've done a ton of work on my truck.

 

You can do one or two things at a time weekend by weekend. You will need a hand held fluid pump though, about $10.

 

If you do all on my list you will pay apx$300 in parts and fluids, save you a huge chunk of money, the job is pretty easy and a great way to figure out what makes your truck tick.

 

What is the seafoam for?

 

Induction cleaning and fuel injector cleaner.