Doing some Routine Maintenance soon, suggestions?

Thumbie · March 14th, 2011, 09:26 PM

Well, finals are over on Friday and I have a few days free at home before flying out to Colorado. I figure what better way to spend my time then work on my car, right? Anyways, there are a few things I already have on the list that I'll finally have time to do because I won't be at school. I posted this in the 4V section in case you Cobra Bro's know some secret tips or anything I should look into while I have the time.

So far these are the things I have planned:

clean air filter

Oil change- hasn't been too long but easy and I'll have the time.

Transmission fluid change- probably unnecessary but someone mentioned a certain oil/friction modifier combo that would smooth the notchy pro50. (T-56)

Brakes-maybe depending on how bad. Recommended brands? otherwise going stock.

Maybe diff fluid and spark plugs...probably not.

Other than that, just a nice quality detail job and I'm set. Is there anything I should look at that isn't already mentioned? What are the best brands for the various parts? The car is my DD but I take it up in the Santa Cruz twisties every now and then, 74,000 miles on the odo. I'm doing all this myself and all I've got is a floor jack and two stands, so no pulling the engine lol.

I assume Prestone is the coolant/antifreeze of choice?

One last thing: I bought the car with no Cobra grille logo, some punk ripped it off. The bracket is still there though. Do I have to pay $20 for a new grille emblem or can I grab a fender emblem cheap and glue it on?

Thanks in advance guys.

Aceswild 02 · March 15th, 2011, 08:55 AM

"Transmission fluid change- probably unnecessary but someone mentioned a certain oil/friction modifier combo that would smooth the notchy pro50. (T-56)"

tell me more...

For brake I would go with Hawk HPS pads and DOT 5.1 or better fluid. Why? Because Jazzer the Cat said so.

Mach Boy · March 15th, 2011, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Aceswild 02

"Transmission fluid change- probably unnecessary but someone mentioned a certain oil/friction modifier combo that would smooth the notchy pro50. (T-56)"

tell me more...

Lucas Tranny Fix is what you add to it.

Aceswild 02 · March 15th, 2011, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Mach Boy

Lucas Tranny Fix is what you add to it.

It looks to be an additive that you can put in at any time. Is this correct? And it really makes the shifter feel noticably smoother?

Thumbie · March 15th, 2011, 04:50 PM

For the transmission fluid I was told Pennzoil synchromesh + any friction modifier ...I gues the Lucas tranny fix is recommended?

Roamin · March 15th, 2011, 07:23 PM

I would check with Ford to see what they call for. They may have changed their opinion on what it needs like they did with the T-3650.

Change your fuel filter!

I would assume that Lucas tranny fix would be for a transmission that needs fixin. Does yours? We all know how well mechanic in a bottle works.

Thumbie · March 15th, 2011, 11:29 PM

I have a t-56 and I was going to use a friction modifier in it. idk about that tranny fix someone else mentioned it.

And good call on the fuel filter i'll add that, thanks

97mustanggt · March 16th, 2011, 03:06 PM

u can even go as far as changine ur rear diff oil, changin ur pcv valve, cleaning your maf, cleaning your iac, cleaning your throttle body, and yea like stated above your fuel filter

March 14th, 2011, 09:26 PM	#1
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	Doing some Routine Maintenance soon, suggestions? Well, finals are over on Friday and I have a few days free at home before flying out to Colorado. I figure what better way to spend my time then work on my car, right? Anyways, there are a few things I already have on the list that I'll finally have time to do because I won't be at school. I posted this in the 4V section in case you Cobra Bro's know some secret tips or anything I should look into while I have the time. So far these are the things I have planned: clean air filter Oil change- hasn't been too long but easy and I'll have the time. Transmission fluid change- probably unnecessary but someone mentioned a certain oil/friction modifier combo that would smooth the notchy pro50. (T-56) Brakes-maybe depending on how bad. Recommended brands? otherwise going stock. Maybe diff fluid and spark plugs...probably not. Other than that, just a nice quality detail job and I'm set. Is there anything I should look at that isn't already mentioned? What are the best brands for the various parts? The car is my DD but I take it up in the Santa Cruz twisties every now and then, 74,000 miles on the odo. I'm doing all this myself and all I've got is a floor jack and two stands, so no pulling the engine lol. I assume Prestone is the coolant/antifreeze of choice? One last thing: I bought the car with no Cobra grille logo, some punk ripped it off. The bracket is still there though. Do I have to pay $20 for a new grille emblem or can I grab a fender emblem cheap and glue it on? Thanks in advance guys. __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

March 15th, 2011, 08:55 AM	#2
Aceswild 02 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Cobra (vert) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Augusta & Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,984 iTrader: 1 reviews	"Transmission fluid change- probably unnecessary but someone mentioned a certain oil/friction modifier combo that would smooth the notchy pro50. (T-56)" tell me more... For brake I would go with Hawk HPS pads and DOT 5.1 or better fluid. Why? Because Jazzer the Cat said so. __________________ MM Cobra Club #2.6

March 15th, 2011, 04:50 PM	#5
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	For the transmission fluid I was told Pennzoil synchromesh + any friction modifier ...I gues the Lucas tranny fix is recommended? __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

March 15th, 2011, 07:23 PM	#6
Roamin Newbie 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SE USA Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would check with Ford to see what they call for. They may have changed their opinion on what it needs like they did with the T-3650. Change your fuel filter! I would assume that Lucas tranny fix would be for a transmission that needs fixin. Does yours? We all know how well mechanic in a bottle works. __________________ 2004 GT KB 2.1L

March 15th, 2011, 11:29 PM	#7
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a t-56 and I was going to use a friction modifier in it. idk about that tranny fix someone else mentioned it. And good call on the fuel filter i'll add that, thanks __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

March 16th, 2011, 03:06 PM	#8
97mustanggt Hardcore Enthusiast 97GT & 97Snake & 00L T.B.A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richgrove, Ca Posts: 2,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	u can even go as far as changine ur rear diff oil, changin ur pcv valve, cleaning your maf, cleaning your iac, cleaning your throttle body, and yea like stated above your fuel filter __________________ 97 Cobra & 00 Lightning Beauty & The Beast I rev next to hybrids so they can hear me kill the environment MM Cobra Club Member #77 MM Lightning Club Founder

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