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Servicing Fluids for Spring Time

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Hey guys and gals. Over the next week or so I am going to start taking care of some preventative maintenance stuff on the Ram. I am looking at flushing the power steering, brakes, and changing the transmission fluid. Those are the only fluids I havent changed since I have owned the truck so I have no idea how old they are.

 

Does anyone know about how much power steering fluid it will take to flush and refill? Also how much to flush the brake system front to back?

 

I am going to switch the power steering fluid over to Amsoil full synthetic and the brake system I just put synthetic DOT 3 back in. I will try to get a hold of Amsoil synchromesh for the tranny.

 

Thanks all!!

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Well I hope its not bad already. Had it replaced with the clutch last month!! I am worried that the bearings inside the tranny are wore out. I wont have the money to rebuild the NV5600 for a LONG time!!!

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Well I finally got around to getting these fluids changed out. They were all pretty dark and smelly. I cannot believe the difference in how it shifts with the Amsoil in there!! So much smoother and quieter. Makes me wonder if the previous owner either put the wrong fluid in or maybe it was the original fluid. I did throw an extra quart down the shift tower like some others have. I think my next order of business is going to be the differentials and T-case but they will have to wait a few months. Looks like we will be moving again..

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    Surprising how just a simple oil change can make such a difference! So, where you going to be heading to?

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    Been MANY years since I have been to the Missoula area. I have been off the road for about 25 years...... Now that I am retired I am hoping to spend some time on it again, BUT, at a much slower pace.

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    Well the job opportunity came up but our families all live back in WA state so it will be nice to be closer to them. Traveling is all I want to do. I can understand getting out on the road. All the new places to see and people to meet. Its amazing how many people are ignorant to spending time this way.

    Ok the truck in the sig has been running ATF valvalen Dex / Mex synthetic in trans & P S for 3yrs now and driven very hard, 45k. No worries, leaks, or hose fitting failures! Red head steering gear Bx. To me one less fluid to carry in tool Bx. The ATF will absorb and disparate heat better and last longer than PS fluid IMHP. DOT4 in master cyl.

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