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<blockquote data-quote="Ruger" data-source="post: 1230368" data-attributes="member: 1594"><p>FLUIDS!</p><p></p><p>I did a transmission service at 47K miles. The fluid was VERY DARK, there was a dusting of metal particles over the outside of the filter, and I'm glad I did it when I did. Serviced the front and rear differentials and the transfer case about the same time. Serviced the differentials and transfer case again at 75K miles, and oddly the gear oil in the front differential had been adulterated with water. Odd because I didn't do any water crossings between the two services - just normal road driving and dirt/gravel road travel off-road. I highly recommend you change these fluids. Fluids become increasingly acidic over time.</p><p></p><p>My practice is to drain and refill the PS reservoir with every oil change. Cheap insurance. </p><p></p><p>Check the brake fluid. If it's dark, get a flush.</p><p></p><p>My temp gauge (aftermarket, not the dash) started talking to me at about 72K miles. Got a coolant flush and the gauge settled down again. You're due.</p><p></p><p>Tire rotations every 5K miles. Yes, it's a pain in the ass. But it'll even out tire wear - the rear end of a Raptor is quite a bit lighter than the front. Inspect the brake pads and rotors every time you have a tire off. Visually inspect the serpentine belt and the shocks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ruger, post: 1230368, member: 1594"] FLUIDS! I did a transmission service at 47K miles. The fluid was VERY DARK, there was a dusting of metal particles over the outside of the filter, and I'm glad I did it when I did. Serviced the front and rear differentials and the transfer case about the same time. Serviced the differentials and transfer case again at 75K miles, and oddly the gear oil in the front differential had been adulterated with water. Odd because I didn't do any water crossings between the two services - just normal road driving and dirt/gravel road travel off-road. I highly recommend you change these fluids. Fluids become increasingly acidic over time. My practice is to drain and refill the PS reservoir with every oil change. Cheap insurance. Check the brake fluid. If it's dark, get a flush. My temp gauge (aftermarket, not the dash) started talking to me at about 72K miles. Got a coolant flush and the gauge settled down again. You're due. Tire rotations every 5K miles. Yes, it's a pain in the ass. But it'll even out tire wear - the rear end of a Raptor is quite a bit lighter than the front. Inspect the brake pads and rotors every time you have a tire off. Visually inspect the serpentine belt and the shocks. [/QUOTE]
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