I find this funny because there is a maintence schedule in the back of your owners manual.

But the owner'* manual doesn't tell you HOW to do those things. That'* what we're talking about here.

wow. i hadnt thought such quick movement.

things i had in mind:

engine oil change
brake change
tire rotation and balance
transmission fluid flush/fill
swap plugs/wires

engine oil change
Good one. With pics of 3 or 4 different types of filter wrenches, and links to the oil filter reviews.

brake change
Another good one. Who'* next to do front rotors? Rears? Rears are alot harder for the first-timer though, at least on the 87-99'*.

tire rotation and balance
Good one. And the symptoms that might cause you to want to. Let'* not leave out directional tread rotation instructions, and link again to the proper torque sequence for lugs.

Suggested jacking points as a seperate article? Where to put your jackstands? This and the brake article would benefit from a seperate article on that, and maybe even include suggested ramps (SSEi'* and later SLE'* can't use standard ramps).

transmission fluid flush/fill
Pan drop? Or flush. Pan drop and filter would be a good one. What drip pan to use, how to tighten the pan, how to get the filter neck sleeve out.....

swap plugs/wires
On the list and being written already.

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