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Topic: Fluid Flush Fallacy

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Fluid Flush Fallacy

Posted: 5/11/06 11:52pm Message 1 of 15
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Fluid Flush Fallacy

Posted: 5/12/06 4:13am Message 2 of 15
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Vette(s): 1979, 350sb, as my kids affectionately call it "shit brown" Corvette purchased in 1996. 84,000+ miles. Not a show car, but I love her just the same.
Insightful article.  Thanks for sharing.


Fluid Flush Fallacy

Posted: 5/12/06 4:43am Message 3 of 15
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Interesting...berry interesting...


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Fluid Flush Fallacy

Posted: 5/12/06 7:11am Message 4 of 15
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Vette(s): 1970 LT-1 Convertible Bridgehampton Blue Metallic 1999 Convertible Nassau Blue Metallic
Somehow ... this doesn't surprise me. How else can these "quick Lube" shops make any money? I completely agree with "follow the owners manual" - but use common sense, too.



Fluid Flush Fallacy

Posted: 5/12/06 9:46am Message 5 of 15
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The dealerships are just as bad. I took the Dakota in for an oil and filter change at 15k, the service writer stated that the front and rear diff oil was due for a change. Just a mear $244.00 US. I said I'll pass

Dave




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Posted: 5/12/06 7:24pm Message 6 of 15
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Diff. fluid change?!! At 15k?!! Gimme a break!! These folks must think all of their customers are as big a Goobers as they are!!


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Fluid Flush Fallacy

Posted: 5/12/06 7:30pm Message 7 of 15
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  Don't scoff at the diff service if you tow with the vehicle. If you read the owners manual on Chevy trucks, they recommend a diff service after 1,000 miles of towing. I have seen get diffs so hot in the summer time that the paint blisters off. Open one up and the smell is putrid. Flushes are good at bout 30 and 60k. after that, I wouldn't do it....I work at a dealer and I know what you think....rip-off...Not really. I have seen a lot of you can pay me now or you can pay me later situations. Also, some extended warranties actually require a transmission flush at certain intervals. If you have a trans problem and can't produce records of the flush, they can  deny your claim. If you have an extended waranty on ANY vehicle ,read the maintenance requirements carefully. it could save you an expensive repair bill in the long run....

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Posted: 5/12/06 8:03pm Message 8 of 15
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Hypoid gear lube is putrid to begin with!!

I guess the new model stuff may need service sooner than the older vehicles, as far as diffs. They jist don't make em like they used to, eh?!!
I've towed my car(and other crap!) all over the state o taxes with the 'Burban, and I know I've never serviced the diff since I've had it(almost ten years now). I built the engine/trans 2years ago. The engine oil I change. The trans....uh....not yet...
Maybe I'm jest weird.....


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Fluid Flush Fallacy

Posted: 5/12/06 8:48pm Message 9 of 15
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   But when it's burned......Holy Stench!!!!!!!!!!!!



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Fluid Flush Fallacy

Posted: 5/12/06 9:50pm Message 10 of 15
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i have a 2001 f250 ford power strokewith 246000 mi  and it pulls a 20ft. horse trailer oil change every 5,000mi tran every 40,000 mi. deff never

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