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- Cortez, CO
I got my 2011 Pro-4X a few weeks ago without any maintenance history. 110k miles. Been using the forum, watching videos and downloaded owner's manual and ordering supplies to do some work. I've got fluids, crush washers and supplies for engine oil and filter, atf, transfer case, front differential, rear differential, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid and spark plug replacement. All
I have a few basic questions that perhaps ya'll can help out with.
1. I'm thinking I will put the vehicle up on 4 jack stands for all of this. Haggertys guide suggests checking on a forum for jacking and jack stand points, since owner's manuals are really just thinking about getting one wheel off the ground for a tire change. Any thought's on where to jack from and where to place stands?
2. Coolant change. Video I found suggested doing repeated changes at the radiator drain to get it all worked through. I got 4 gallons and am planning to do this, but is there a better way?
3. Differentials. Haven't looked for a video yet. Do you just drain and then fill until fluid is coming out of the fill hole, or is there more to it?
4. Brake fluid.... I was searching for some speed bleeders and did not find any available. Do you have a source for those?
5. ATF. Video I saw said to collect and measure what comes out, then replace same amount. I'd like to check the level. Video shows where. Does it need to be hot to check, or cold, and anything else I should know about this?
6. Transfer case. I haven't looked for a video yet. But, any tips or instructions would be welcome.
Thanks!
I have a few basic questions that perhaps ya'll can help out with.
1. I'm thinking I will put the vehicle up on 4 jack stands for all of this. Haggertys guide suggests checking on a forum for jacking and jack stand points, since owner's manuals are really just thinking about getting one wheel off the ground for a tire change. Any thought's on where to jack from and where to place stands?
2. Coolant change. Video I found suggested doing repeated changes at the radiator drain to get it all worked through. I got 4 gallons and am planning to do this, but is there a better way?
3. Differentials. Haven't looked for a video yet. Do you just drain and then fill until fluid is coming out of the fill hole, or is there more to it?
4. Brake fluid.... I was searching for some speed bleeders and did not find any available. Do you have a source for those?
5. ATF. Video I saw said to collect and measure what comes out, then replace same amount. I'd like to check the level. Video shows where. Does it need to be hot to check, or cold, and anything else I should know about this?
6. Transfer case. I haven't looked for a video yet. But, any tips or instructions would be welcome.
Thanks!