Oil Change Frequency
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#13
RE: Oil Change Frequency
Another thing no one has mentioned are the other fluids that are checked (if you don't do this yourself) with a full service oil change. I had a transfer case crack on me because I went to long without having my oil changed in a jeep cherokee sport. If you do go longer than 3000 miles I would be sure and check the transmission, transfer case, etc and make sure your driveshaft is well greased. Just a thought for those non-do-it-yourselfers.
#14
RE: Oil Change Frequency
A t-case will not crack because of dirty fluid. Whoever told you that was blowing smoke up your skirt.
Not to say that your t-case didnt crack, just it didnt happen because of dirty fluid. Unless it seized.
But check your diffs, trannyand t-case every 6 months. Change the fluid in the t-case, diffs and tranny every 50,000 miles.
Change your engine coolant every 30,000 miles.
And of course if you have leaks then check the fluids more often.
Not to say that your t-case didnt crack, just it didnt happen because of dirty fluid. Unless it seized.
But check your diffs, trannyand t-case every 6 months. Change the fluid in the t-case, diffs and tranny every 50,000 miles.
Change your engine coolant every 30,000 miles.
And of course if you have leaks then check the fluids more often.
#16
RE: Oil Change Frequency
I just got my '03 and want to take really good care of it, but don't want to break the bank doing it. I currently drive on average less than 1000 miles a year. How often do I really need to change the oil to make sure my truck is taken care of? In my old Honda, I usually changed it about every 6 months.
#17
RE: Oil Change Frequency
6 months is my standard for vehicles in storage (1000 miles a year qualifies). I had my 1997 F150 in storage for nearly 2 years. I changed the oil after 6 months (running Royal Purple) and again right after I brought it out its exile. And then I sold it for my Rover.
Cheers,
Pete
Cheers,
Pete
#18
RE: Oil Change Frequency
Change the oil every 6 months and the oil filter every 12 months.
This is assuming that you are going to use full synthetic motor oil.
If you are going to use dino oil then change both every 6 months.
Make sure that you always keep the gas tank full to keep condensation out of the gas.
This is assuming that you are going to use full synthetic motor oil.
If you are going to use dino oil then change both every 6 months.
Make sure that you always keep the gas tank full to keep condensation out of the gas.
#19
RE: Oil Change Frequency
ORIGINAL: Spike555
Change the oil every 6 months and the oil filter every 12 months.
This is assuming that you are going to use full synthetic motor oil.
If you are going to use dino oil then change both every 6 months.
Make sure that you always keep the gas tank full to keep condensation out of the gas.
Change the oil every 6 months and the oil filter every 12 months.
This is assuming that you are going to use full synthetic motor oil.
If you are going to use dino oil then change both every 6 months.
Make sure that you always keep the gas tank full to keep condensation out of the gas.
Cheers,
Pete
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