Oil changes

Mohsinfatboy

Test Drive
Location
Dubai, U.A.E.
Guys just a quick question, so i got a 2015 xterra 3 months back, didnt get time to change the oils except engine oil, car is driven around 81,300 miles, not sure if previous owner changed the transmission, diff and transfer case oils. Should i change em or leave them, i am more concerned about the transmission as there is a rumour that changing transmission oils can lead to the transmission going bad. Really appreciate the guidance on this, thanks a lot guys
 

TerryD

Total Tease
Supporting Member
Location
Covington, Va
Guys just a quick question, so i got a 2015 xterra 3 months back, didnt get time to change the oils except engine oil, car is driven around 81,300 miles, not sure if previous owner changed the transmission, diff and transfer case oils. Should i change em or leave them, i am more concerned about the transmission as there is a rumour that changing transmission oils can lead to the transmission going bad. Really appreciate the guidance on this, thanks a lot guys
You're under 100k, I would do a couple drain and fills with about 1000-1500 miles between instead of a flush to be on the safe side. It would probably be good to do the same to the rest (diffs and t-case) just to flush out any build ups. Remember to drive it to warm them up before you drain them to help lighten the fluid and make it more likely to carry out the particles.
 
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