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<blockquote data-quote="SlugSlinger" data-source="post: 3261935" data-attributes="member: 7248"><p>Like most vehicles, a lot depends on the maintenance and the type of driving, as in short trips vs long road trips. Also puling heavier trailers causes a lot more wear. I would ask for the records.</p><p></p><p>I would also have a mechanic you trust look at it if possible.</p><p></p><p>Here’s a few things you can check yourself if you want to get under the vehicle:</p><p>Check the following:</p><p>Transmission fluid for bright red color, clear and no burn odor.</p><p>Check tansfercase fluid. It should look like brand new transmission fluid. Also check for any leaks. That is a chain drive case and the chain is known to wear through the aluminum housing, most of the time on the top where you can’t see the hole.</p><p>Check the fluid in the axels and for any leaks. Look for clarity and discoloration in the oil. Your looking for metal, dirt or moisture contamination.</p><p>Check the radiator to see if there is any buildup of corrosion. </p><p>Check the oil dipstick. A stained dipstick is an indication of long oil change intervals and running dirty oil.</p><p>Check the oil filler cap For signs of moisture.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SlugSlinger, post: 3261935, member: 7248"] Like most vehicles, a lot depends on the maintenance and the type of driving, as in short trips vs long road trips. Also puling heavier trailers causes a lot more wear. I would ask for the records. I would also have a mechanic you trust look at it if possible. Here’s a few things you can check yourself if you want to get under the vehicle: Check the following: Transmission fluid for bright red color, clear and no burn odor. Check tansfercase fluid. It should look like brand new transmission fluid. Also check for any leaks. That is a chain drive case and the chain is known to wear through the aluminum housing, most of the time on the top where you can’t see the hole. Check the fluid in the axels and for any leaks. Look for clarity and discoloration in the oil. Your looking for metal, dirt or moisture contamination. Check the radiator to see if there is any buildup of corrosion. Check the oil dipstick. A stained dipstick is an indication of long oil change intervals and running dirty oil. Check the oil filler cap For signs of moisture. [/QUOTE]
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