2000 V6 Auto Limited 150K Scheduled Maintenance

[fotojoe505]

I recently purchased my dream vehicle from a dealership so I don't know much about the history of its maintenance. The previous owner kept up maintenance because of its great condition. However, the dealer said that there is no dated sticker on the Timing Belt? When is it normally changed? I've changed all the fluids (Mobile1) including the front and rear diff, transfer case, transmission, gear box treatment, power steering as well as a coolant drain and fill. Is there any thing I NEED to do? The dealer recommends changing the spark plugs so should I change the spark plug cables as well? Thanks in advance.

 

[koulee]

Timing belt is a 90k item, so you should be good for another 30k. Spark plug wires aren't too hard to change so either do it at the same time as a spark plug change so that you know its been done, or wait for them to go out.

 

[fotojoe505]

Thank you koulee. Do you have any advice about your choice of spark plugs and wires? There seems to be quite a debate between OME and other brands.
3.4L V6

 

[brian2sun]

Thank you koulee. Do you have any advice about your choice of spark plugs and wires? There seems to be quite a debate between OME and other brands.
3.4L V6

Do you mean OEM? OME makes suspension parts. OEM parts are always going to be better quality than aftermarket parts. I don't know anyone that would debate that.

 

[koulee]

Either NGK or Denso dual electrode plugs and NGK spark plug wires at Spark plug, Spark plug wire, spark plug gap, spark plug cross reference and ignition wires at Sparkplugs.com. Don't forget the dielectric grease and anti-seize.

 

[fotojoe505]

Sorry brian2sun, yes I meant OEM. Thanks for the tip.

 

[fotojoe505]

Nice link koulee and thanks for the tip on the dielectric grease and anti-sieze. THIS FORUM ROCKS!!!