Fluid Changes, when should they be done?
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Fluid Changes, when should they be done?
I have owned my 2010 since 4/10, or 3 years ago. Even though the mileage is only 13,000 should "all" the fluid in the car be changed? Thanks all!
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I have my brake fluid changed every 3 years and more often if at the track occasionally. Just had my coolant changed since the car is 5 years old. Change my own clutch fluid when dark according to Ranger's method. Hopefully you are changing your oil every 4-5000 miles or annually. Mobil 1 or other recommended synthetic.
And the rear links if you have them should be lubed at least yearly. That should about cover it!
And the rear links if you have them should be lubed at least yearly. That should about cover it!
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I'd agree w. the above except for one small change: I'd change the brake fluid every two years. Very inexpensive for what it does.
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Your mysterious Owner Manual has most of the answers. If you like to be conservative, you could do things a little sooner or even at 1/2 the normal intervals if you wish.
Since I am very conservative, I also did the following:
Differential & A6 trans at 50k miles
Power steering at 50k miles
Flush brakes every year at dealer with Tech2 to cycle the ABS. For most people, every 2-3 years would be ok; but I use the brakes hard sometimes in the mountains.
See if you can find time in your life to drive it more, your car is feeling neglected.
Since I am very conservative, I also did the following:
Differential & A6 trans at 50k miles
Power steering at 50k miles
Flush brakes every year at dealer with Tech2 to cycle the ABS. For most people, every 2-3 years would be ok; but I use the brakes hard sometimes in the mountains.
See if you can find time in your life to drive it more, your car is feeling neglected.