Fluids
02-28-2014, 10:14 PM
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Fluids
Would it be wise to perform a complete change of all fluids on my truck it's just over 38000 miles. I have had it since June of last year with only one issue the brake light leaking. It's an 08 Screw 4x4 with a build date of 02 of 2008 according to Vin search. I may have the updated heads need to check the engine build date. Oil was changed twice since I bought it.
03-01-2014, 02:44 AM
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Would it be wise to perform a complete change of all fluids on my truck it's just over 38000 miles. I have had it since June of last year with only one issue the brake light leaking. It's an 08 Screw 4x4 with a build date of 02 of 2008 according to Vin search. I may have the updated heads need to check the engine build date. Oil was changed twice since I bought it.
03-01-2014, 08:42 AM
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Agree.
Used vehicle - unknown maintenance history - good way to ensure that, from this point forward the history will be known.
BTW - if you have a Traction-Lok ( LS) rear diff, you need to change the fluid if it's not been done for over 30K or 3 years. The friction modifier used ( MC XL-3) is hydrophyllic - absorbs water. Left unattended for longer periods and you risk corrosion in the pumpkin.
This includes several more items in addition to fluids as well.
OP - btw, another way to check which heads you have: If you are fortunate to have a mid - late 08 then chances are you have COP number 8L3E and one-piece 12mm plugs. Dust off the tops of the COPs and check.
good luck
MGD
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05-27-2014, 04:37 PM
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Ok The weather is finally nice up here in PacNW and stared getting all the fluids done and checked the P/N on my COPS and yes I did get the up dated engine and have the one piece plugs yay for me lol.