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Old Mar 2, 2016 | 05:35 PM
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How often do y'all change the fluids on your truck?

Diff's
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coolant
transfer case
power steering

Also are there any parts people replace at certain millage points?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2016 | 09:48 PM
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What year? Engine? 2 or 4 wd?
 
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Originally Posted by Hjlancas86
How often do y'all change the fluids on your truck?

Diff's
trans
coolant
transfer case
power steering

Also are there any parts people replace at certain millage points?
Your owners manual is a great resource for answering these questions. Please use it.
 
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What year? Engine? 2 or 4 wd?
04 1500 5.7L 4wd
 
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Your owners manual is a great resource for answering these questions. Please use it.
If your owners manual asked you to jump off a 100' bridge would you do it?
 
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No it would not contain information on how to run my life, only how to maintain my vehicle.
 
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No it would not contain information on how to run my life, only how to maintain my vehicle.
Yes but i was asking everyones opinion. Some people change fluids more often than what the manual says
 
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I followed the manual. With my 04. And the new one. Can't go wrong. Changing fluid too often is a waste of money. I will recommend running full synthetic in your engine As well. Brand, your choice.
 
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I followed the manual. With my 04. And the new one. Can't go wrong. Changing fluid too often is a waste of money. I will recommend running full synthetic in your engine As well. Brand, your choice.
Right now I'm running Royal Purple HPS
 
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Great oil. I did 5k on oil changes with mobile one in my other truck. This one I go to 7500.
 
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