Servicing Truck
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Servicing Truck
I have an 04 F250 4X4 abnd am looking at changing all the fluids in it. I already have done the oil and coolant and fuel filters. Need to do the transmission, transfer case, front and rear diffs. I have about 60k on the truck and was wondering if it is really neccessary to doing all this at this mileage or is there anything else I should be doing. Thanks for the help.
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You are not posting enough information to get help. Is this truck new to you (I see you began posting in September) or have you had it for the entire 60M miles. Has it been driven hard w/ lots of towing, etc.?
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Originally Posted by Michaeltharris
I got the truck in August and have put roughly 5000 miles on it since I've had it no towing miles. Obvisouly I'm not sure what the previous ownder did with it.
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Add replace brake fluid to the list. It's good to change trans every 30k regardless, so it's due now. The coolant's the one thing that could have gone longer, but no harm having it replaced, especially since you don't know what previous owners might have done (added tap water or who knows what else). I would change it all, too.
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You are very wise to change the fluids and filters then. I have heard multiple stories about even dealerships putting in filters wrong. These trucks REQUIRE clean fluids!
If you haven't already, you should check out the brakes - maybe even flush the brake system. Some folks are also flushing the power steering system. Definitely check what it looks like and what it smells like.
It is about time for an air filter change (if it was never changed). Be sure to look at the filter-minder.
If there is any sign of rough running, pulling the EGR valve to see if it is dirty is good insurance.
If you haven't already, you should check out the brakes - maybe even flush the brake system. Some folks are also flushing the power steering system. Definitely check what it looks like and what it smells like.
It is about time for an air filter change (if it was never changed). Be sure to look at the filter-minder.
If there is any sign of rough running, pulling the EGR valve to see if it is dirty is good insurance.
