2005 Trailblazer Help

[66nova]

I need some help/opinions. I am in Big Brothers Big Sisters and my little brother is is getting ready to turn 16 and start driving in January.

I made a deal with him a while back that we would get his trailblazer back in shape because it has been sitting for a while, idles rough and just needs some TLC. His dad died when he was a toddler and has had no one to show him around a vehicle. So we are going to try to do everything we can get done in a weekend.

I don't know much about a 2005 trailblazer. Do you guys have any suggestions as far as maintenance that we should make sure to concentrate on. It has a 125,000 miles and has had nothing done to it except oil changes.

Here are my thoughts, let me know what I am missing...

Oil Change
Fuel filter
Check the Antifreeze
Rotate tires/Check pressure
Clean the MAF
Change Air filter
Plugs???
Detail it

What else????

 

[Stumpuller6.5]

sounds good, change the plugs and wires, clean the TB, fuel filter, check air filter. and ready to rock!

 

[Cowboy Cadillac]

Dont forget your blinker fluid

If you have a scanner Id check for any codes also.

 

[Stumpuller6.5]

I get them most blinks per mile with this stuff.

 

[JennaBear]

SEAFOAM!

 

[Draenor]

How long is a while?


I'd flush/bleed the brakes with new fluid and also inspect the pad and/ or drum linings. The kid will need to stop every once and a while.

Inspect belts, bushings, ball joints, tire wear/ condition, lights(all of em).

Change trans filter/fluid.

*inspect/replace wiper blades*

 

[66nova]

SEAFOAM!

Where can I get Seafoam? I have never done it.

How long is a while?


I'd flush/bleed the brakes with new fluid and also inspect the pad and/ or drum linings. The kid will need to stop every once and a while.

Inspect belts, bushings, ball joints, tire wear/ condition, lights(all of em).

Change trans filter/fluid.

*inspect/replace wiper blades*

Not that long. His older brother just stopped driving it and I think they practice with it every once and a while, but not much.

I think it is in pretty good shape. The interior looks great, especially considering it has been through 4 kids.

 

[Stumpuller6.5]

napa has seafoam, i need to get some actually....

 

[JennaBear]

Yep, when you go to get your throttle body and MAF cleaner, just grab a can of Seafoam. Make sure you use the Seafoam before you change the oil though.

 

[Zembonez]

Sounds like you are on the right track. It's really cool of you to be helping the guy out. I hope he appreciates it.

Personally, I'd pass on the Seafoam. (just messin with Jenna)