Does and donts

I thought this would be a good thread to start.
things you might not be aware of that you are doing or not doing that are bad or good for your truck or blazer.
This is not intended to turn into an agrument thread, its just a place to post Does and donts, Some of these things are based on fact and some are based on opinions, so please use respect and have fun.
And by all means, please add to the list.
1.When starting, turn the key to the on possition and let the fuel pump prime for about 5 seconds before starting, I read this some were and it just made sence to let the fuel system prime before starting, less work on the system, I guess, but I have yet to replace the starter, and the truck starts up every time.
2.DO NOT SLAM THE DOOR!!! This is a pet peave of mine and it drives me nuts!!! Plus you will end up breaking something if it continues.
3. Lubricate your gas shocks on your gate hatch and window hatch, when they get dry the seals will let the gas out and they are a pain to change.
4. Do not over stear your stearing system, it wears it out alot faster.
5. Have your Tranny flushed at least once every 2-3 years depending on how much you drive. You would beleive how much this gets neglected.
(Ill add more later, im loking forward to some responses:)

Keep adding, maybe it will get stickied

When i start mine i like to put in in neutral or park for a bit and let it idle for a lil bit then drive away

I also always put my parking brake in i dont like to have the car jerk in park some times when i put it in park if its on any kinda of incline

Do check your spare tires presure ocasionally, and before every trip

edit, Blazee could you pin this thread in the FAQ section somewhere? Thanks

didn't we have a thread like this with a sticky? maybe it was products we shouldn't buy, idk.

......3. Lubricate your gas shocks on your gate hatch and window hatch, when they get dry the seals will let the gas out and they are a pain to change......


What do you use? I assume you apply the lubricant to the shaft?
I've lost both gas shocks on my '93 and they're not inexpensive to replace.

dont let this thread die....come on, more posts!!!!!

Do lubricate the keyhole with some graphite lube every once in a while, so then you dont break your key off in the door.........ugh
Do lubricate the window tracks if you have power windows.... they last longer that way
Do have people wear their seat belts.... they last longer that way
Do WAX +detail your car... not only will it look better, it will last longer too
Dont abuse it or you'll lose it

What do you use? I assume you apply the lubricant to the shaft?
I've lost both gas shocks on my '93 and they're not inexpensive to replace.

I hate being negative but a knowlegable reply to my query (It didn't even get the usual platitudes) would be helpful. But then, maybe my question was too idiotic to warrant a reply.

Do grease your front end.
Do keep you tires properly inflated.
Do clean your MAF when you do a tune up

I hate being negative but a knowlegable reply to my query (It didn't even get the usual platitudes) would be helpful. But then, maybe my question was too idiotic to warrant a reply.

Do use WD-40 for everything and anything or 3-in-1

Do, do a search to find answers to your questions.

Do not let little noises go, check them out as soon as possible, it can be the difference between a little grease or a replacement!

Do start to do more and more things for your truck, yourself!

Do get a basic tool set to start out , and build on it steadily!

Do at least buy a grease gun of your own!

Do buy a Chilton, Haynes, or shop manual for your particular vehicle!

Do not just replace parts and hope that it fixes the problem, Check everything that has to do with the system , from the hoses, to the electrical connections ,to the gaskets , and the vacumn hoses.

Do buy quality parts!

Do! Listen to your Blazer!!

Do use WD-40 for everything and anything or 3-in-1

I don't agree. Wd-40 has it's uses but there are alot of other lubes out there. WD-40 is a great cleaner with a light lube but it is wet and will attract dirt. They are many places to use dry lubes like powdered graphite- anywhere you don't want a build up of crud.

at least once a year I spray all my door gaskets and window gaskets with silicon spray, and when I wash the engine I spray all the rubber down with silicon also...It seems to make the rubber last longer.

ohh and wd-40 is considered a dry lube, rust and water retardent. but i do agree, some things require a dry lube.

ohh and wd-40 is considered a dry lube, rust and water retardent. but i do agree, some things require a dry lube.

Never heard that.

WD-40 stands for Water displacement attempt number 40.......

dont use it for EVERYTHING and ANYTHING it just helps with many things

Do check your light bulbs once in a while.Also when you change bulbs like headlamps, brakes, signals, replace Both sides .Thats why they come in 2 packs

I think somewhere in the door bushing posts, someone said to lubricate the pins and bushings on a regular basis.

How does one clean the MAF?

I think somewhere in the door bushing posts, someone said to lubricate the pins and bushings on a regular basis.

How does one clean the MAF?

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=465373&highlight=sensor+cleaning

DO NOT USE ANY SORT OF STOP LEAK! This will usually lead to more problems. :banghead:

I just made the connection.....I added some tablet style stop leak a few weeks ago and last week the bearings in my water pump went out.

I then did something I'm not too proud of but I installed a forward flow water pump on my reverse flow system. Got too hot....coolant running against diaphram of thermostat, wouldn't open. Temporarily fixed by removing thermostat, but will replace with correct water pump before too long.

Do use WD-40 for everything and anything or 3-in-1

WD-40 is NOT a lubricant.

Don't run your gas tank too low.

1. The mechanic who inspects my Blazer said that one of the two main reasons for fuel pump failure is running the tank empty. The gas in the tank keeps the fuel pump cool. No gas = no cooling = pump eventually burns out.

2. My Blazer wouldn't start after I shut it off. There was enough fuel in the tank to keep the engine running, but not enough to get it started.

do check your battery connections once and awhile to make sure they are secure. i had my positive come loose last month so truck would not start. do have tools with u at all times :banghead: . that was my aloted pickle for that day :lol: .

Don't use Fix-a-Flat. Keep some tire plugs and an air compressor in the vehicle.

WD-40 is NOT a lubricant.


yea but 3-in-1 is a lubricant I do believe


Fix a flat works great its just not a permanent fix (in my opinion)

Do check your light bulbs once in a while.Also when you change bulbs like headlamps, brakes, signals, replace Both sides .Thats why they come in 2 packs
they also come in 1 packs for the idiots :)