Hi! I bought my car used and it did not come with a manual. I drive a 5 speed. I now have 100,000 miles on it. What type of maintenance needs to be done? thank you. d

If it has less than 100,000 miles it is under warranty. Most vehicles have a 100,000 mile warranty on drive train. It will save you hundreds of dollars. .

NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - EXHAUST SYSTEM - INSPECT

NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - FUEL SYSTEM - INSPECT

NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - AIR CLEANER/ELEMENT - REPLACE

NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - FUEL FILTER - REPLACE

NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - SPARK PLUGS - REPLACE

NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - TIRES - ROTATE - [Tires should be rotated every 5000 to 8000 miles, and/or at maintenance I or II service intervals.Check tire pressure, thread depth and wear.]

Here is the basic maintenance list for your Jeep:

~ Inspect lights and check tire pressure at least monthly or before & after each trail ride

~ Oil & filter change, chassis lubrication, differential and transfer-case fluids every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months - if you have recently crossed through water deep enough to submerge the centre of your hubs, replace the differential fluids as a precaution

~ Underhood belt and hose inspection every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months (every oil change)

~ Tire rotation and wheel balancing every 6,000 miles or every other oil change - driving offroad can knock wheel weights off a wheel, so you may need to have this done more frequently

~ Brake inspection every 6,000 miles or every other oil change - if you have rum brakes in the rear, ensure they are cleaned after each trail ride where you encountered deep mud/snow

~ Replace air filter every 12,000 to 24,000 miles or as indicated by inspection - dusty trails can shorten these intervals dramatically

~ Replace fuel filter every 24,000 to 100,000 miles

~ Automatic transmission service every 24,000 to 100,000 miles

~ Wheel alignment check every 12,000 to 24,000 miles or as indicated by tire wear - offroad driving can knock wheels out of alignment, so budget for an alignment every 3 months, then watch tread wear to see if it's needed

~ Cooling system flush and refill every 40,000 to 100,000 miles

~ Belt and hose replacement every 60,000 to 100,000 miles or 5 to 8 years

~ Engine timing belt replacement every 60,000 to 100,000 miles (when equipped) or 5 to 8 years

~ Air conditioning performance check annually, usually in the spring - be sure to run your A/C during the winter for brief period to ensure all hoses and valves stay lubricated and operable

Owner's manula will specify what needs to be done and when under the maintence chart. Newer cars generally go 60,000 to 100,000 miles before needing to replace the spark plugs. On most cars that is about all you do besides changing the oil (generally every 3,000 mile). Read the owner's manual and don't let a shop or a dealer sell you on the idea of speeding up the maintenance schedule (replacing things at 60,000 when the manual says to wait until 100,000).

Yes it needs to be replaced its already time for that.
IntervalsHere is what I recommend for maintenance intervals. There are exceptions to all of these including severe duty, which most northern cars fall into.

• Change Transmission filter-30,000 miles, 90,000 and 150,000 miles and fluid at 60,000, 120,000 and 180,000 miles.
• Change oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months, unless you use Mobil One, in which case 6 months/6,000 miles.
• Chassis lube every 3,000 miles, assuming there are fittings.
• Spark plugs: Conventional plugs: 30,000 miles, Double platinum: every 50,000 miles (100,000 mile plugs are best to be changed well before that, although some can reach it).
• Fuel filter: 35,000-40,000 miles. Unless it is in the tank. But if the tank is ever dropped, do it then
• Ignition cap, rotor, wires: 60,000-80,000 miles. (if it has them).
• Timing Belt, if applicible: 60,000 miles on many but check with gates or dayco or the manual or dealer, as many different intervals are now present.
• Coolant flush -- green: 2 years/24,000 miles.
• Coolant flush -- dex-cool or long life: 5 years/50,000 miles.
• Tire rotation: 5,000-8,000 miles.
• Alignment: 15,000-20,000 miles., unless tire wear is not a problem and car goes straight.
• Brake fluid flush and power steering fluid flush: 2 years or when dirty or discolored.
• Air filter, pcv valve and cabin air filter: as needed.
• Professional fuel injection service: 40,000 miles.
• Throttle bore plate cleaning: 20,000 miles.
• Air induction service: 20,000 miles.

MaintenanceEvery auto manufacturer lists their required maintenance on their web sites and in the owners manual the maintenance service intervals vary between manufacturers.

Your car is a moving piece of machinery, it needs maintenance, if you want this car to last you need to service it. Do not just do the minimum recommended services that are listed in you service manual. Make sure you service your cooling system which prolongs the life of the radiator and water pump, and the power steering system, which will extend the life of your cars power-seeking pump and gear box or rack. It will cost you much more than you want to spend when you fail to maintain your car and larger problems surface. I recommend that you review your owners manual and get acquainted with a reputable auto repair facility. A good relationship with you car and your car's mechanic will benefit you in the long run, providing you with a long lasting and safe car.

At 30,000 miles you should also service your cooling system, transmission, fuel system and power steering; this should be repeated every 30k miles. I recommend flushes of the later mentioned items to prolong these systems' life span.

Hello, according to Snap-On / Shopkey / General Drivers,
For your 2004 Ford Taurus:
1. Inspect Accessory Drive Belt 2. Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended) 3. Replace Engine Coolant 4. Replace Engine Oil 5. Replace Engine Oil Filter 6. Replace PCV Valve 7. Replace Spark Plugs 8. Rotate Tires.
This is going by the general consensus from Snap-On tools and Ford Motor Co. Hope this helps :)

Sounds like the ignition switch is failing. Tires come in different composites for short or longer life. Cheaper tires, poor alignment and driving styles can cause early wear where as high mileage tires and easy driving with a good 4 wheel alignment can last sometimes upwards of 100,000 miles. service manuals are available online or at you local auto parts store for around $25.

sounds like universal joints. they could be causing the vibration in the drive train. also check the tranny mount.

I would recommend getting the transmission serviced, and the antifreeze changed.

either drive should last at least 100,000 miles. This assumes regular maintenance