[marzterra]

I have heard things bout these 3 not being all the way full, I am not the type to change my own oil, mainly because the quickchage place does it of $14.99 with a car wash...but I am concerned with the fluid level and the fact that my x sat on the lot for a year before i got it(it was hidden in a back lot still wrapped in her purty white plastic) should I be concerned? the truck has just under 3000 miles on it, I already had the oil changed becase i was concerned about it sitting on the lot for so long... second part of the q is, is the front rear and tc somthing i can accomplish with basic tools and know how, or am i better off taking it to a shop, or does some one in new england wanna hold a "fluid party"(get your minds out of the gutter) and teach me how to change said fluids...let me know???? mtdewmike?!?! i know your near by...

 

[Mark]

Its not hard to do yourself. Put the amsoil severe gear in it if you do change it. But if you dont want to spendmoney on the tools, you might as well pay someone to do it.

 

[willgr1]

i had a shop change mine since i had it in there to fix something anyways, they said the levels were what they should be....i also supplied them with all the fluids needed except tranny fluid since i wanted amsoil in the diffs.

 

[k1w1t1m]

It's definitely something you can do yourself. It's a good way to start getting to know your X intimately.
I don't have 3k yet so I haven't seen exactly what tools I'll need but I know it will be either a 3/8" or 1/2" ratchet with maybe a short extension. Other than that you'll just need a drain pan, filter, and fluids.

 

[marzterra]

don’t get me wrong I have tools, and I do allot of work on the x myself, most of it is under the hood(air intake, wiring up lights) and not with the drive-line... when I was living in Fl I would just go ask my father to help me, but he’s now 1500 miles away...it was always nice to consult with a ASE Master Mechanic with 35 years experience.... even though his specialty was Fire Apparatus he always knew how to do so much more... I miss using his tools, but hey nothing a few trips to sears cant fix, I already have a 250pc mechanic set from craftsman, and when I get a house my father said I can have one of his big boxes (when he retired, he broke 3 hydraulic lifts trying to get one of the 3 tool boxes he has home, now the snap-on and matco guys stop by the house to see if he needs anything wile he restores old cars) I am just looking for someone to guide me, I can read how to till i go blind, but its always better to work on somthing with someone who has done it before. I guess I am looking for a mod day in new england, Ill help anyone with lights, audio, and wires...but i need help with the drive line...