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Old 03-09-2005, 10:04 AM   #4 (permalink)
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RE: 75,000 mile service

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pize98 - 3/9/2005 11:38 AM

well I'm getting the transmission fluid changed (even though my SA says it never needs to be changed) transfer case, front and rear axle, fuel filter and plugs. Anyone know what the damage might be around 1500?
That's an excellent list of things to do.
She will go another 75k miles easily if you do above.

Trransfer case, axle, transmission fluid change will be total around $400.

Spark plugs - buy on line from one of the sponsors here and save about $100. They will charge you probably around $300 to change the plugs (labor). The plugs have to be changed within 4 years even if they haven't reached 100K miles on the 98 and 99's.

Fuel Filter - I say if you use very good quality gas with detergents, and you're not having problems, don't bother changing. If however you really want to do it, factor in about $800-$1K for the parts and labor.

Your ML is a labor of love and it physically shows. Enjoy
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