Another question on semi-routine maintenace
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Another question on semi-routine maintenace
Another question dealing with how often I should get off my lazy behind and do "routine maintainence", or at least take my truck somewhere to have it done. And no, (knock on wood) I'm not having any problems with this...
OK, transmission, rear axle, brakes -- on a vehicle travelling <1000 miles a year, any recomendations on how often to change the fluids? Again, 1-2 times a year sounds excessive and 10000 miles seems too long (reco'd by the owners manual). Let's assume all levels are checked on a regular basis...
Also, I guess there is no way to change the fluid in the steering gear case, other than tearing it apart?
OK, transmission, rear axle, brakes -- on a vehicle travelling <1000 miles a year, any recomendations on how often to change the fluids? Again, 1-2 times a year sounds excessive and 10000 miles seems too long (reco'd by the owners manual). Let's assume all levels are checked on a regular basis...
Also, I guess there is no way to change the fluid in the steering gear case, other than tearing it apart?
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Jeff,
Seems to me there was a discussion on this recently. There are differing opinions on this but if it were my truck, I'd change the oil and filter twice a year (once a year if you use Mobil One or other synthetic) and check the transmission fluid and rear axle when you do the oil change. I would not worry about changing the fluid in the steering gear and I'd want to look at the brakes about once a year assuming there are no symptoms of brake problems.
Vern
Seems to me there was a discussion on this recently. There are differing opinions on this but if it were my truck, I'd change the oil and filter twice a year (once a year if you use Mobil One or other synthetic) and check the transmission fluid and rear axle when you do the oil change. I would not worry about changing the fluid in the steering gear and I'd want to look at the brakes about once a year assuming there are no symptoms of brake problems.
Vern
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Without products of combustion, all you need to worry about is condensation. The amount of that present will vary greatly depending on your weather/climate. In theory the little "rattle caps" that vent the axle and trans keep atmosphere out, but it doesn't take much dirt to hold them open. If you take the truck for a good drive every month, that will really help. It takes a lot longer to get a diff or trans hot enough to evaporate any condensation.
I would worry most about the brake fluid. It's amazing how much moisture the fluid will suck out of the air, even with a good cap on the master. If you're in a wet area, I'd bleed them at the start of every season.
I would worry most about the brake fluid. It's amazing how much moisture the fluid will suck out of the air, even with a good cap on the master. If you're in a wet area, I'd bleed them at the start of every season.
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