2018 3500 that I bought with 53,XXX miles on it (from a dealer). I’m starting my log and I’m thinking I want to set a maintenance baseline and am looking for some input. Specifically or particularly on those fluids the truck is not monitoring. For context, I’ll probably put 2000 - 3000 miles on this truck the balance of the year, with one heavy (12k) pull up into the mountains.
Trans/transfer case I thought I would do at the 60K interval.
Front rear differentials - over the next couple of months.
What the thought on doing oil/filter and fuel filter when its tells me its ready? Both are currently at +75% remaining life.
What’s the thought on changing out the crankcase ventilation filter when it says it’s ready or early? I have read where some have done them early and found them to be pretty saturated.
I’m thinking I’ll do a coolant flush as well. Truck ran 208* - 212* @ 80-mph back from the west coast in 105* temps. Doesn’t seem like a big deal, I just thought the coolant bottle looked a little in need of a flush.
That’s my thoughts, what am I missing, what am I overthinking?
Oh, just curious and haven’t checked them, but how long do the ball joints last on these 4th Gen’s? I think my ‘06 needed them at about 70K. I also have the welded drag link “thing”, is there something better or is this alright? Truck drives fine at this point…
Thanks all!
Scott.
Trans/transfer case I thought I would do at the 60K interval.
Front rear differentials - over the next couple of months.
What the thought on doing oil/filter and fuel filter when its tells me its ready? Both are currently at +75% remaining life.
What’s the thought on changing out the crankcase ventilation filter when it says it’s ready or early? I have read where some have done them early and found them to be pretty saturated.
I’m thinking I’ll do a coolant flush as well. Truck ran 208* - 212* @ 80-mph back from the west coast in 105* temps. Doesn’t seem like a big deal, I just thought the coolant bottle looked a little in need of a flush.
That’s my thoughts, what am I missing, what am I overthinking?
Oh, just curious and haven’t checked them, but how long do the ball joints last on these 4th Gen’s? I think my ‘06 needed them at about 70K. I also have the welded drag link “thing”, is there something better or is this alright? Truck drives fine at this point…
Thanks all!
Scott.