VXer in the Sky
A bit early to do a complete fluid change? Well PAST time to do a complete change unless you have the service tickets from the previous owner to show that all has been done. Synthetics are the way to go for sure - see your manual for specs and quantities.
Super VXer
Yeah, at first I was going to wait until the 60,000 miles but then I figured I should just do everything at once and get the piece of mind. The first thing I did when I got the vehicle was to get the oil changed over to Mobil 1. Mobil 1 in the transfer case and differential. Swapped out the serpentine belt and lubed the joints (whoo-hoo!) with Mobil 1 grease (need to get some of those greaseable bushings, it's on the list). Have an appointment at the dealership to get the tranny fluid changed tomorrow (also to Mobil 1).
I still think it's good to know how to check to see if it needs to be topped off, since what I understand from the info I've read here, you should check to see if the fluids need to get topped off a few days after you flush the system. This is my first 4WD vehicle so I want to make sure I take care of it properly.
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