Synthetic fluids
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Synthetic fluids
-inspired by the other post on an oil change
I want to change all my fluids to synthetic for better protection and maybe some freed up power. What do i need to change and what brands does everyone recommend?
auto tranny fluid?
differential fluid?
oil and filter?
I have nearly 60k on the truck-any problems with switching at this point?
thanks,
paul
I want to change all my fluids to synthetic for better protection and maybe some freed up power. What do i need to change and what brands does everyone recommend?
auto tranny fluid?
differential fluid?
oil and filter?
I have nearly 60k on the truck-any problems with switching at this point?
thanks,
paul
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Originally Posted by captain p4
-inspired by the other post on an oil change
I want to change all my fluids to synthetic for better protection and maybe some freed up power. What do i need to change and what brands does everyone recommend?
auto tranny fluid?
differential fluid?
oil and filter?
I have nearly 60k on the truck-any problems with switching at this point?
thanks,
paul
I want to change all my fluids to synthetic for better protection and maybe some freed up power. What do i need to change and what brands does everyone recommend?
auto tranny fluid?
differential fluid?
oil and filter?
I have nearly 60k on the truck-any problems with switching at this point?
thanks,
paul
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I agree with Wizardvette. In my humble opinion those fluids mentioned above are very good. It's debatable but my list would read 1) Red Line, 2) Royal Purple 3) Mobil. You can't go wrong with any of the three.
Here in Pa., Redline lube (oil) will run you almost 10.00 per., while the Purple lube cost me 6.00 per., I'm not sure of pricing for Mobil's oil.
Here in Pa., Redline lube (oil) will run you almost 10.00 per., while the Purple lube cost me 6.00 per., I'm not sure of pricing for Mobil's oil.
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thanks for the info guys,
anyone know how much fluid i'd need and procedure on changing the tranny and differentail fluids?
And how many quarts of engine oil for that matter, i haven't even changed the oil in this truck yet, just bought it a couple of weeks ago.
thanks
anyone know how much fluid i'd need and procedure on changing the tranny and differentail fluids?
And how many quarts of engine oil for that matter, i haven't even changed the oil in this truck yet, just bought it a couple of weeks ago.
thanks
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My 4.6 use 5.7 litres of oil (quarts ?) I would check in the owners manual to be sure of all the fluid capacities though. If you're planning on keeping the truck get a shop manual like at Wal-Mart. They are not bad for a quick reference.
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I believe as long as it isn't submerged in water you don't have to change it, but dont' take my word on that one, this is only my second truck and i've never changed any fluids before.
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