Fluid Swap - new guy needs advice

[AndrewUSMC]

I'm relatively new to getting deep into vehicle maintenance (generally take my cars to dealership service centers and everything is fine). But now I care a lot more about my Raptor and want to do it right.

Reading the break-in service thread has convinced me to swap out my diff, transfer case and tranny fluids and upgrade my engine oil. Can someone who knows better than I do weigh in with what products to do this?

Also...I do not trust my local service centers to do this right...can someone direct me to a good place in San Diego/North County to get this done? While I'm at it I'm considering raising the front shocks to mid perch.

Much appreciated gents. This forum is awesome and I'm lookin forward to the advice.

 

[Steve-O]

Amsoil all the way. A lot of vendors on here sell it and should be able to give you a pretty good deal. Most of them are pretty easy to do yourself.... except the tranny fluid. The dealership has to pump it out with some special pump or some shit like that.

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[Rookie]

Amsoil here also. Chris at freedom Motorsports can hook you up with fluids. As mentioned, they're all pretty simple except the tranny

 

[Ruger]

You can't go wrong with Mobil 1 - fluids or filters. I've used Amsoil, too. Can't tell the difference except at the cash register.

 

[MajorAR]

I'd try Off Road Warehouse in San Diego for your fluid upgrades and mid perch.


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[Vash]

I've got Amsoil in my engine and both diffs. Did it all myself. Planning to have the stealership do my tranny using Amsoil fluids that I provide.

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

Going by your username, THANK YOU for your service! That being said, I can help with AMSOIL or Royal Purple if you decide to go that route. Let me know if you would like a shipped quote for any or all of your fluids.

 

[TBONE21]

I like AMS oil but after watching this, I'm going to do Royal Purple.

Oil Test Royal Purple Vs Amsoil - YouTube

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

I wouldn't base my decision on a guy using the "one armed bandit" in his garage. That test is notoriously easy to fudge on results. I can take the same machine and make shampoo come out with better results then either Amsoil or RP.

 

[DrippinRaptor]

Fluid swap? I was expecting this thread to be different.