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Routine Maintence on trucks
Posted on 8/15/14 at 9:41 am
Posted on 8/15/14 at 9:41 am
Just rolled 60K mi on the f150 and know there are a few routine maintenance things that need to happen as in tranny flush, fuel filter, tune up. When do you guys normally start refreshing everything. I was always told 70k mi, just want to make sure it gets done. Is there anything I'm missing?
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Posted on 8/15/14 at 9:45 am to sonoma8
I'm at 70k and I'm not doing anything until shite breaks.
I've been told by mechanic friends of mine that this is pointless and actually detrimental to the life of the transmission.
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tranny flush
I've been told by mechanic friends of mine that this is pointless and actually detrimental to the life of the transmission.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 9:49 am to KingRanch
I just did a trans service on my wifes vehicle.I changed the fluid and filter.It has 65k and i was worried about the flush knocking some crap loose.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 9:52 am to sonoma8
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Routine Maintence
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f150
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Is there anything I'm missing?
First, you build a fire....
Posted on 8/15/14 at 9:58 am to sonoma8
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Just rolled 60K mi on the f150 and know there are a few routine maintenance things that need to happen as in tranny flush, fuel filter, tune up. When do you guys normally start refreshing everything. I was always told 70k mi, just want to make sure it gets done. Is there anything I'm missing?
How do the brakes feel?
I've always had the transmission flushed every 75,000 miles and I've never had a problem with any of the trucks or cars that I've owned.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:04 am to member12
Oh yeah, I did just get the brakes changed.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:06 am to KingRanch
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I've been told by mechanic friends of mine that this is pointless and actually detrimental to the life of the transmission.
I know it's encased, but even the best engineered fluid will break down with heat over time. If you are worried about suspending shavings or something in the transmission, make sure you get it done before the warranty is up.
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 10:10 am
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:10 am to KingRanch
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I've been told by mechanic friends of mine that this is pointless and actually detrimental to the life of the transmission.
LOL
Im quite certain he didnt say it exactly like that.
If the fluid is already varnished and you change it .....the new fluid will clean and cause the tranny to slip. However changing the tranny fluid before it varnishes or burns is correct.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:11 am to member12
My old truck had 292k miles on with no transmission flush. I'll take my chances.
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 10:12 am
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:14 am to KingRanch
You've got my number when you need a ride 
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:16 am to Rize
Says the guy with a dodge
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:30 am to KingRanch
transmission boom
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:43 am to sonoma8
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Just rolled 60K mi on the f150 and know there are a few routine maintenance things that need to happen as in tranny flush, fuel filter, tune up. When do you guys normally start refreshing everything. I was always told 70k mi, just want to make sure it gets done. Is there anything I'm missing?
There are methods to doing a trans flush that don't involve machines which will not harm or knock any supposed "particles" loose.
Here are some other things to do:
Check pads/rotors/shoes (if equipped) - unless the brake system has been compromised and allowed contaniments to enter the system, the fluid will be ok.
Fuel filter? No
Tune up? Depends on type of spark plugs. If not the iridium type, then get new ones.
Don't fall for that fuel system cleaner service that so many places sell (if you are incompetent and can't do it yourself) - just get a can of sea foam and dump it in a nearly empty tank...
Check the cabin filter.
Check the radiator fluid - depending, may be time for a flush.
Grease all fittings.
As I think of more, I will add them.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:44 am to member12
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I know it's encased, but even the best engineered fluid will break down with heat over time. If you are worried about suspending shavings or something in the transmission, make sure you get it done before the warranty is up.
This. My Tacoma is "encased" but I did it (myself) at 60K per manufacturers recommendations.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:45 am to Spaceman Spiff
At 60,000 miles, his flux capacitor is probably shot at this point if he hasn't changed it already.
In all seriousness, maintenance philosophy has more influence on how long your vehicle lasts than the make or model.
In all seriousness, maintenance philosophy has more influence on how long your vehicle lasts than the make or model.
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 10:48 am
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:48 am to member12
My Tacoma is ridiculously easy to work on. The hardest part of doing the trans fluid was paying for that stuff...
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:01 am to sonoma8
Flush cooling system
change rear dif fluid
service trans
if 4x4 service transfer and front dif
If you've done much heavy towing service brake fluid
if it has a fuel filter change it
change rear dif fluid
service trans
if 4x4 service transfer and front dif
If you've done much heavy towing service brake fluid
if it has a fuel filter change it
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:05 am to KingRanch
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Oh yeah, I did just get the brakes changed.
I'm at 70k on my FX4 and it's about time for me to do this. What am I looking at cost wise?
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:13 am to greasemonkey
Brake fluid should be changed regularly regardless of mileage. It is hygroscopic and deteriorates with age more than use.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:14 am to Clames
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Brake fluid should be changed regularly regardless of mileage. It is hygroscopic and deteriorates with age more than use.
Time? Not within that time frame unless the seal was broken. And, its a hydraulic fluid, too. Don't be sold on the myth that it needs to be changed frequently - IF the system has been compromised, then yes. Otherwise, no.
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 11:23 am
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