Its time to do a full change of the disco's (2003 disco II)fluids and I'm looking for some specific guidance...

How much and of what weight/brand should I put in the diffs/tranny?
I'm going to replace the filter in the transmission. Are there any "how-to's" out there to ease my mind before dropping the pan?
Any hints/tips/tricks for flushing the brake system and replacing the fluid there?
Anybody have any other recommended maintenance I should take care of while I'm at it?

This is all still in the to-do stage as I am currently in Iraq and am just planning for the future; so the necessity of the fluid change is not in question, just the logistics of it. I really appreciate all your help so far.


-Jack

 

How many miles on your truck? Then I can tell you what else you may need to do, also when was the last service done on it?
Mike

 

Approx 50k and unfortunately I don't know when the last service was done on it (other than its last engine oil change 3k ago).

 

So do you plan on doing the 60K just to make sure everything is current?
If so what would you like now, shopping list, items to service or what?
Mike

 

Precisely!

A list would be very helpful as would any how-to's (any helpful websites out there that cover this? I don't feel like dropping $150 for the damntech manual). Thanks a lot!

-Jack

 

Jack,
Call me with pencil and paper in hand and I will go thru what you need and answer any questions on how to do it.
Mike
303-862-7680
Colorado 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

 

Being in Fallujah, phone calls are few and far between (not to mention expensive!). If my girlfriend found out I called you to talk about the disco rather than call her when I had the chance I think she'd be a little peeved. I'm sure you understand. Plus, if all the good info is passed over the phone its not available for everyone else to see. I can't keep this kind of good gouge from the rest of the LRF family!

 

This is the parts list for a 60,000 mile service the way I do it.
1 Oil filter , K&N 3001
1 Air filter
1 Transmission filter kit
6 Qts of engine oil
12 Qts of ATF
7 Qts of 80/90W gear oil
2 Qts of Brake fluid
2 Qts of synthetic Power steering fluid
2 Gallons of OAT, orange coolant
1 Bottle of Lucas Power Steering additive
1 Bottle of Lucas Transsmission additive
1 Can of Spray Carb Spray
1 Can Of Brake cleaner
8 Spark Plugs, I use Bosch Platium Plus 4's
1 Set of Magnacor 8mm plug wires
1 Serpentine belt if not yet replaced
2 Bottles of SeaFoam


60,000 Mile Service
Bleed the brakes
Flush and change the power steering fluid adding one bottle of additive
Service the tranny adding one bottle of additive
Flush the coolant system
Do an engine flush before changing the oil
Do an induction cleaning
Clean the throttle body
Add fuel additive to full gas tank
Change both od the diffs fluid
Change the t/case oil
Replace the plugs and wires
Replace the air filter
Lube all the drive shaft grease fitting including the 2 slip shafts
Do full inspection of brakes, hoses, bushings etc.

Hopefully I didn't leave anything out.
Mike

 

Thanks a bunch Mike when followed your advice should keep many Disco's running tip-top!

 

Thanks a lot thats a huge help!