130K - what to check - Focaljet

**s2d2** · 10-02-2008, 03:31 PM

hey all,

my 2001 focus just went over 130K, and i figure it's time to do some maintenance on the stuff you never think about. car still runs strong, i keep Mobil 1 5w20 in it rotated approx every 5K, no funny sounds from the engine that haven't been there since i got the thing new. it's stock except for a chip, CAI and ported TB. i'm taking it in for some suspension work in a few weeks and i just wanted to see what else i should have them inspect/change.

midwestern winters, i don't drive it fast anymore or even frequently (5K a year maybe, mostly highway)

belts? timing chain? vacuum hoses?

thanks!

**GapBoyPCS** · 10-02-2008, 10:12 PM

What engine and transmission do you have?

In any instance, all 2001s should have timing belts. When you replace it depends on your engine.

**natedog_1959** · 10-02-2008, 10:26 PM

Start from the top of the engine and work your way down. I would put a call in to Steve for the following:

Plugs
Wires
Coil (maybe)
Air filter (cleaned)
Cabin air filter
Coolant
PS Fluid
Trans fluid
Oil and filter
Accessory Drive belt and tensioner
Timing Belt and Tensioner
Fuel Filter
Brake fluid flush
Check all rubber bushings and mounts for wear

Some may not be necessary but going overboard on maintenance is never a bad thing.
That should keep you ticking for another 130k miles.

**s2d2** · 10-03-2008, 04:25 PM

thanks for the advice! btw who's steve?

**RallyRacer** · 10-06-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2d2

thanks for the advice! btw who's steve?

You have been on the 'Jet since 2001 with over 3k posts, and you don't know who Steve is!?!?
J/K

- although I have trouble believing you don't know who Steve is.
FORDSVTPARTS on the focaljet, Steve at Tousley Ford 1-800-328-9552.

10-02-2008, 03:31 PM	#1
s2d2 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,343	130K - what to check hey all, my 2001 focus just went over 130K, and i figure it's time to do some maintenance on the stuff you never think about. car still runs strong, i keep Mobil 1 5w20 in it rotated approx every 5K, no funny sounds from the engine that haven't been there since i got the thing new. it's stock except for a chip, CAI and ported TB. i'm taking it in for some suspension work in a few weeks and i just wanted to see what else i should have them inspect/change. midwestern winters, i don't drive it fast anymore or even frequently (5K a year maybe, mostly highway) belts? timing chain? vacuum hoses? thanks! __________________ red-colored S2 version with some FSP legal stuff

10-02-2008, 10:12 PM	#2
GapBoyPCS Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Waterloo/Toronto/GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,965	Re: 130K - what to check What engine and transmission do you have? In any instance, all 2001s should have timing belts. When you replace it depends on your engine. __________________ Richard - 2002 ZTS \| Sangria Red \| 386,000+ km...Be Bold, Stay Focused 24-7 OFOC - Ontario Focus Owners Club \| SVTOA-Toronto \| SVTOA Redline Rendezvous On Track [FJ] focaljet - Forum Guidelines - Welcome to the Jet - Team Canada - FJ Store - Sponsors - SEARCH

10-02-2008, 10:26 PM	#3
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,286	Re: 130K - what to check Start from the top of the engine and work your way down. I would put a call in to Steve for the following: Plugs Wires Coil (maybe) Air filter (cleaned) Cabin air filter Coolant PS Fluid Trans fluid Oil and filter Accessory Drive belt and tensioner Timing Belt and Tensioner Fuel Filter Brake fluid flush Check all rubber bushings and mounts for wear Some may not be necessary but going overboard on maintenance is never a bad thing. That should keep you ticking for another 130k miles. __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Borla Exhaust, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads.

10-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#4
s2d2 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,343	Re: 130K - what to check thanks for the advice! btw who's steve? __________________ red-colored S2 version with some FSP legal stuff

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