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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 11:57 PM
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Just picked up a 2013 with 66k and am going to change the oil, flush the transmission maybe and give it a coolant flush.

Is there anything else I should be doing at this point?

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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 12:02 AM
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I'd do a quick inspection of air filter, plug, battery terminals etc. if it's running strong don't tinker too much
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 12:24 AM
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May want to check/change the differential fluids, 4wd?
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 12:46 AM
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None of those fluids should be necessary to check at this point except the engine oil, if it's time. Unless you feel or hear something that suggests otherwise.
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 08:23 AM
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Unless he got a extended warranty, The 5year/60K drive train is done at 66K I believe. So at least checking for the proper levels since it is used might save you a headache in the future. It really shouldn't need anything, but if you do not know the history it sure won't hurt.
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 08:49 AM
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If you're going to check trans. fluid level, do yourself a favor and buy a heat glove off Amazon.com first so you can check it properly while engine is running without getting 3rd degree burns from the catalytic converter.

I would do trans., radiator, and diffs. at 100,000 miles along with spark plugs. Right now, I would only do engine oil, filter, and air filter if I were you.
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 08:51 AM
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I believe you don't need to be changing the transmission fluid.

Check the owners manual. It has all the items for maintenance and the intervals you should do them.

I'd add checking the tires, brakes & shocks. All of those should be near their end at 60,000
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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I'd pull the wheels and check the brakes. Lube the sliders too. Maybe flush the brake fluid, depending on what it looks like.
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I disagree with plugs at 100k, personally. I would def do them now. I did mine at 60k on my 2013 and they were gapped out to .062" on the original plugs.....which is way out of spec. Listen for some ticking when warm and/or rough idle on start up. Throw in some SP-548's gapped at .045"-.048" if yours are out of spec.
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by RedsRock302
I disagree with plugs at 100k, personally. I would def do them now. I did mine at 60k on my 2013 and they were gapped out to .062" on the original plugs.....which is way out of spec. Listen for some ticking when warm and/or rough idle on start up. Throw in some SP-548's gapped at .045"-.048" if yours are out of spec.
thanks for that. I believe I will get that done.
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