Hey Guys, I've got 115k miles on my 03 T4R Sport and need to change fluids. After getting different answers about a Trans Flush or just a Trans Drain and Fill, i am gonna drain and fill a couple times. Also need to change the Coolent, Transfer Case, and Diff Fluids. Like i said i've got 115k and want to be ready for another 100k miles. Just did spark plugs, air filter and cabin filter. Anything else i need to do?
03 T4r Maintenance V6 115k Miles
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CJ3Flyr
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2 more things I can think of:
1st- I would do a syphon and fill of the power steering. I'd do it three or four times in a row to get all new fluid in there.
2nd- The other thing I would do is make sure the brake system has been flushed out once or twice during the life of the vehicle. If you've just replaced pads and topped fluid that wouldn't be good enough to make me comfortable. I'd get it flushed. If you're DIY then get a block of 2x4, put it under the brake pedal to prevent it from going all the way down. You want to have your helper push it 'til it stops but you want to artificially limit the pedal travel by an inch or so. Start the bleeding at the RRear, then LRear, then RFront and finally RFront. Do the all brakes until clean fluid is coming out. Don't run the master cylinder too low! You don't want to get any air into the brake system.
Good luck! Sounds like you're on the right track for another trouble free 115k. :bigok:
1st- I would do a syphon and fill of the power steering. I'd do it three or four times in a row to get all new fluid in there.
2nd- The other thing I would do is make sure the brake system has been flushed out once or twice during the life of the vehicle. If you've just replaced pads and topped fluid that wouldn't be good enough to make me comfortable. I'd get it flushed. If you're DIY then get a block of 2x4, put it under the brake pedal to prevent it from going all the way down. You want to have your helper push it 'til it stops but you want to artificially limit the pedal travel by an inch or so. Start the bleeding at the RRear, then LRear, then RFront and finally RFront. Do the all brakes until clean fluid is coming out. Don't run the master cylinder too low! You don't want to get any air into the brake system.
Good luck! Sounds like you're on the right track for another trouble free 115k. :bigok:
97hb
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Don't forget to grease up the zerk fittings on the driveshafts. Gets rid of the driveline thud when stopping hard and loading your driveshafts. I just hit 114k and going strong. I am actually interested to see whats gonna break first on the rig. My guess would be the transfer case, but who knows? I keep fresh fluid in there 
