Fluid Changes---Anti Freeze, Tranny, Diff ETC...

[Boss Hoss]

For those that know me or have read many of my posts know that the changing of fluids on my vehicles is something that I do sooner than what the Manufacturer recommends. That being said, wonder how many others do the same thing?

While the truck was in the shop getting a new moon roof had the radiator power flushed and filled at 48k. Mine is a 2011.

 

[Hockster]

I only change mine if I am running hard as it sets now I have very few hard miles on the truck. I did install the larger T pan and changed the T oil thats all...

 

[NickPic83]

i usually change the oil(amsoil signature series) sooner as cheap insurance. i havent done the other fluids early before but i think i will with the raptor. also planning on doing the mag tech rear diff cover and possibly the larger trans pan with amsoil fluids.

 

[blockdoc]

I run Amsoil and will extend the interval longer than recommended, based on testing results. Probably looking at 7500-10k though.

 

[pirate air]

Did everything at both 15k and 30k.
Including power steering which isn't listed in the poll

 

[onesickpuppy]

It has oil in it???? Damn.... LOL

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

I USE to change my oil every 3K no matter what. It wasn't until I added AMSOIL to my business product offerings that I began to utilize used oil analysis to determine when I change it. Since I began paying attention to my results and the results of others, I noticed a nice trend. Whether it is AMSOIL, Champion, Royal Purple or others; there are quite a few technically superior engine oils out there today that can go much longer than expected in most cases.

I found that the key things to remember are, if you are not going to utilize used oil analysis, change your oil often and you will have a happy engine. There ARE advantages to extending intervals, but it isn't for everyone. But, changing the fluids more often than most OEM owner's manuals say is VITAL in some cases. Most user manuals do not account for changing power steering fluid, brake fluid, gear lube and the like often at all and this is detrimental to the life of hard parts. Your fluids are the life blood of your vehicle. Maintain them properly and the vehicle cost of ownership will actually wind up being less than if you ignore them.

 

[SVTRay]

I used to be a stickler for changing my oil on our vehicles at 3k but have become more relaxed about it since switching to Synthetic oil years ago. I don't have any set mileage but I generally change it around 4,000-5,000 miles. As for the rest, I generally change them all out every 2-3 years.

 

[Boss Hoss]

Did everything at both 15k and 30k.
Including power steering which isn't listed in the poll

I forgot that one--my bad!!

 

[pirate air]

I forgot that one--my bad!!

It's ok, I've been slacking on my brake fluid. Plan on doing it along with some component upgrades in the next month or so. Got some steep trails to hit this year.