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Disco Fluids - 1/15/2007 6:38:35 AM    werldcup   Posts: 84 Joined: 2/24/2006 Status: offline Its time to do a full change of the disco's (2003 disco II) fluids and I'm looking for some specific guidance... How much and of what weight/brand should I put in the diffs/tranny? I'm going to replace the filter in the transmission. Are there any "how-to's" out there to ease my mind before dropping the pan? Any hints/tips/tricks for flushing the brake system and replacing the fluid there? Anybody have any other recommended maintenance I should take care of while I'm at it? This is all still in the to-do stage as I am currently in Iraq and am just planning for the future; so the necessity of the fluid change is not in question, just the logistics of it. I really appreciate all your help so far. -Jack Post #: 1

RE: Disco Fluids - 1/15/2007 8:30:49 AM    Disco Mike Posts: 9554 Joined: 4/27/2006 Status: offline How many miles on your truck? Then I can tell you what else you may need to do, also when was the last service done on it? Mike (in reply to werldcup) Post #: 2

RE: Disco Fluids - 1/15/2007 8:41:45 AM    werldcup   Posts: 84 Joined: 2/24/2006 Status: offline Approx 50k and unfortunately I don't know when the last service was done on it (other than its last engine oil change 3k ago). (in reply to Disco Mike) Post #: 3

RE: Disco Fluids - 1/15/2007 9:11:00 AM    Disco Mike Posts: 9554 Joined: 4/27/2006 Status: offline So do you plan on doing the 60K just to make sure everything is current? If so what would you like now, shopping list, items to service or what? Mike (in reply to werldcup) Post #: 4

RE: Disco Fluids - 1/16/2007 5:07:08 AM    werldcup   Posts: 84 Joined: 2/24/2006 Status: offline quote: So do you plan on doing the 60K just to make sure everything is current? Precisely! A list would be very helpful as would any how-to's (any helpful websites out there that cover this? I don't feel like dropping $150 for the damn tech manual). Thanks a lot! -Jack (in reply to Disco Mike) Post #: 5

RE: Disco Fluids - 1/16/2007 8:40:06 AM    Disco Mike Posts: 9554 Joined: 4/27/2006 Status: offline Jack, Call me with pencil and paper in hand and I will go thru what you need and answer any questions on how to do it. Mike 303-862-7680 Colorado 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (in reply to werldcup) Post #: 6

RE: Disco Fluids - 1/16/2007 12:07:29 PM    werldcup   Posts: 84 Joined: 2/24/2006 Status: offline Being in Fallujah, phone calls are few and far between (not to mention expensive!). If my girlfriend found out I called you to talk about the disco rather than call her when I had the chance I think she'd be a little peeved. I'm sure you understand. Plus, if all the good info is passed over the phone its not available for everyone else to see. I can't keep this kind of good gouge from the rest of the LRF family! (in reply to Disco Mike) Post #: 7

RE: Disco Fluids - 1/16/2007 2:13:02 PM    Disco Mike Posts: 9554 Joined: 4/27/2006 Status: offline This is the parts list for a 60,000 mile service the way I do it. 1 Oil filter , K&N 3001 1 Air filter 1 Transmission filter kit 6 Qts of engine oil 12 Qts of ATF 7 Qts of 80/90W gear oil 2 Qts of Brake fluid 2 Qts of synthetic Power steering fluid 2 Gallons of OAT, orange coolant 1 Bottle of Lucas Power Steering additive 1 Bottle of Lucas Transsmission additive 1 Can of Spray Carb Spray 1 Can Of Brake cleaner 8 Spark Plugs, I use Bosch Platium Plus 4's 1 Set of Magnacor 8mm plug wires 1 Serpentine belt if not yet replaced 2 Bottles of SeaFoam 60,000 Mile Service Bleed the brakes Flush and change the power steering fluid adding one bottle of additive Service the tranny adding one bottle of additive Flush the coolant system Do an engine flush before changing the oil Do an induction cleaning Clean the throttle body Add fuel additive to full gas tank Change both od the diffs fluid Change the t/case oil Replace the plugs and wires Replace the air filter Lube all the drive shaft grease fitting including the 2 slip shafts Do full inspection of brakes, hoses, bushings etc. Hopefully I didn't leave anything out. Mike < Message edited by Disco Mike -- 1/21/2007 9:20:50 AM > (in reply to werldcup) Post #: 8

RE: Disco Fluids - 1/17/2007 12:55:51 AM    wvcox1   Posts: 54 Joined: 1/3/2007 Status: offline Thanks a bunch Mike when followed your advice should keep many Disco's running tip-top! (in reply to Disco Mike) Post #: 9

RE: Disco Fluids - 1/17/2007 1:29:03 AM    werldcup   Posts: 84 Joined: 2/24/2006 Status: offline Thanks a lot thats a huge help! (in reply to wvcox1) Post #: 10

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