So I thought this would be a good spot to put this seeing how it is a maintenance oriented subject. Ask questions, post new information you find, information you know, things you want to know more about. Someone here will be able to chime in and get you an answer.
To start let us know what fluids you run. Weight brand and synthetic/non Synthetic/blend/water bla bla bla this goes for engine oil, trans fluid, diffs, clutch, brake, tcase, power steering, coolant, and yes; even blinker fluid. Also would like to know filtration wise what you run. Even the air filter. Also aftermarket fluid related parts you have. Bypass filters, deeper pans etc.
As a note I made a habit of checking every easily monitored fluid under the hood every time I get fuel and carry enough to top off a small leak. All my other fluids get checked every oil change and I grease the front end with multi purpose of any brand every other oil change.
So for me right now I run Valvoline 5w-30 high mileage full synthetic in the crankcase with a wix filter boxed as a NAPA. Changed every 3-5,000miles. Edit: will be changed every 10 now that I run full synthetic instead if blend.
Trans is currently Valvoline max life conv. ATF. Dexron III. Same with tcase. Trans is changed when the rubber cooler lines blow. Lol. I've never gone far enough to require a fluid exchange. Otherwise I keep a good eye on it and when it loses the last traces of pink it gets a full flush filter and all. Will be switching to AMSOIL this fluid change. Most likely springtime.
Tcase gets changed based on color as well. My 4x4 gets used sometimes during the summer and a bit in the winter. So I look for no pink and she gets changed. Will be filled with AMSOIL when I do the trans for contamination purposes if a seal is/does go bad.
Differentials I run 80w-90 in both front and rear as called for. Rear just got changed to AMSOIL. Front diff will follow next fall.
Coolant is off the shelf stuff 50/50 mix with distilled water got flushed when the new radiator went in. I think the interval is 75,000. I got a ways to go.
Brake fluid is Valvoline synthetic DOT3. Changed last time I needed a full system bleed.
Power steering is just regular old Power steering fluid. For now. Will switch to synthetic when I replace the gearbox I guess.
Air filter is an oiled one that came with my Volant intake. I clean it when it gets dirty. When I run out of cleaner I'm switching to an AEM Dryflow. Gets sandy take it out crush it smack it on the bumper and put her back in til you get home and can rinse and dry it. Epic win. May get a pre filter for the dunes tho.
That should get things started.
Tyler/T-Unit
To start let us know what fluids you run. Weight brand and synthetic/non Synthetic/blend/water bla bla bla this goes for engine oil, trans fluid, diffs, clutch, brake, tcase, power steering, coolant, and yes; even blinker fluid. Also would like to know filtration wise what you run. Even the air filter. Also aftermarket fluid related parts you have. Bypass filters, deeper pans etc.
As a note I made a habit of checking every easily monitored fluid under the hood every time I get fuel and carry enough to top off a small leak. All my other fluids get checked every oil change and I grease the front end with multi purpose of any brand every other oil change.
So for me right now I run Valvoline 5w-30 high mileage full synthetic in the crankcase with a wix filter boxed as a NAPA. Changed every 3-5,000miles. Edit: will be changed every 10 now that I run full synthetic instead if blend.
Trans is currently Valvoline max life conv. ATF. Dexron III. Same with tcase. Trans is changed when the rubber cooler lines blow. Lol. I've never gone far enough to require a fluid exchange. Otherwise I keep a good eye on it and when it loses the last traces of pink it gets a full flush filter and all. Will be switching to AMSOIL this fluid change. Most likely springtime.
Tcase gets changed based on color as well. My 4x4 gets used sometimes during the summer and a bit in the winter. So I look for no pink and she gets changed. Will be filled with AMSOIL when I do the trans for contamination purposes if a seal is/does go bad.
Differentials I run 80w-90 in both front and rear as called for. Rear just got changed to AMSOIL. Front diff will follow next fall.
Coolant is off the shelf stuff 50/50 mix with distilled water got flushed when the new radiator went in. I think the interval is 75,000. I got a ways to go.
Brake fluid is Valvoline synthetic DOT3. Changed last time I needed a full system bleed.
Power steering is just regular old Power steering fluid. For now. Will switch to synthetic when I replace the gearbox I guess.
Air filter is an oiled one that came with my Volant intake. I clean it when it gets dirty. When I run out of cleaner I'm switching to an AEM Dryflow. Gets sandy take it out crush it smack it on the bumper and put her back in til you get home and can rinse and dry it. Epic win. May get a pre filter for the dunes tho.
That should get things started.
Tyler/T-Unit
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