75K Maintenance

[Bigdough]

Im right there at 75K mile mark so I was wondering what all I need to do to keep my Marauder running strong. I am thinking about servicing the tranny, checking diff fluid, coolant flush, etc. What else should I look at? Any help will be appreciated, thanks.

[Bigdough]

WOW, no one? Lots of views but no advice?

[offroadkarter]

Simple maintenance is all you need, a member on here has done regular maintenance and her MM is at 230K+ miles.

[Motorhead350]

Alright here is what I can mention for you:

Make sure your tranny fluid is good. I think it can use a flush every 30,000 miles if you wanna take care of it really well. Check your plugs, but they should be good until 100,000 miles or maybe even 120,000... I am not sure. Make sure you fuel filter is going alright and your brakes are well taken care of. Do not bother to cut/trim them. It maybe cheap, but it is your safety, you cannot put a price on a human life, but you can put a price on how safe you are, do the right thing and change your discs if you feel like they are weak or feel a thump when you slow down. At 70,000 miles you will be on your 3rd set of tires probably so make sure those are doing alright.

That's about all I can think of, but it sounds like pretty much you have the idea. Do you have any mods or raced it before?

[Bigdough]

Alright here is what I can mention for you:

Make sure your tranny fluid is good. I think it can use a flush every 30,000 miles if you wanna take care of it really well. Check your plugs, but they should be good until 100,000 miles or maybe even 120,000... I am not sure. Make sure you fuel filter is going alright and your brakes are well taken care of. Do not bother to cut/trim them. It maybe cheap, but it is your safety, you cannot put a price on a human life, but you can put a price on how safe you are, do the right thing and change your discs if you feel like they are weak or feel a thump when you slow down. At 70,000 miles you will be on your 3rd set of tires probably so make sure those are doing alright.

That's about all I can think of, but it sounds like pretty much you have the idea. Do you have any mods or raced it before?

Only mods are exhaust, not much racing just a few runs here and there on the street.

Fuel filter and new tires were done less than a year ago, so Im good there.

I will be taking care of the brakes pretty soon as I think one of the rotors is a little warped, still have good pads though.

I was mainly concerned with the tranny.

Thanks for the suggetions.

[Marauderjack]

Mine is going in today for the "177K Mile Service".......complete rear end rebuild.....it has gotten very noisy lately but LSD still works fine!!:cool:

I cannot complain since I have spent very little on this great car......tires, blower, trans (at 160K) and now rear end......pretty good considering the last 93K miles have been "Under Pressure"!!!:beer::D

Just do fluids (cannot change too often) and look for possible problems....color, metal debris, etc.....

Marauderjack:burnout:

[fastblackmerc]

All the info you need is in the owners documentation, usually found in the glovebox.

[Breadfan]

Got this from a local dealer's website: (I'd ignore the "rotate tires" part... :rolleyes:) Personally I would add trans flush/filter change every 20-30k



2003 Mercury Marauder
Driving Condition: Normal Condition
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic

Based on the information provided, the following is the recommended scheduled maintenance for your vehicle:



Previous Service: 70000

Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Up to 5 quarts of oil. Perform at specified mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever occurs first)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
Current Service: 75000

Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Up to 5 quarts of oil. Perform at specified mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever occurs first)
Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage,ball joints,suspension joints,half and drive-shafts and u-joints
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with underhood dipstick)
Change green engine coolant
Next Service: 80000

Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Up to 5 quarts of oil. Perform at specified mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever occurs first)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise

[Paul T. Casey]

Here's me:
Oil, every 5000 miles.
Clean air filter, every 5,000 miles.
Fuel filter every 20,000.
Trans flush and fill every 20,000 miles (I tend to abuse it).
I only did the diff. once, the LSD lasted 175,000 miles (I tend to abuse it).
Plugs once a year (just prior to the FFW Atlanta race).
Fuel Injector service once a year.

Wash weekly (usually the quick Detailer stuff).
Wax as needed.
Strip wax, clean paint, polish paint and seal twice a year.
Wash entire underside, every month if possible.
Clean engine and compartment monthly.
Vacuum exposed radiator and a/c fins monthly.
Remove wheels, scrub non-shiney areas with scotch-brite and wax monthly.

Burn carbon build up from engine inside as often as possible.
Remove weathered tire treads as often as possible.