routine maintenance question
 

My jeep is about to turn 60,000 miles, and there is a bunch of
routine service stuff recommended in the manual, such as changing
transmission fluid and differential fluid. That much is fine and
dandy, and I'm going to hire the local jiffy lube to just change all
the fluids and things that need changing.

HOWEVER, IN ADDITION to the stuff recommended in the manual, the
fine folks at jiffy lube are also telling me I need (1) a change of
the power steering fluid, (2) a change of the brake fluid, and (3)
a flush/replace of the radiator fluid. They made an especially big
show of displaying a sample of some of the brake fluid to me, telling
me how dirty it is and how bad it needs changed.

Just wondering from some of the more knowledgable mechanics around
here if this is really stuff that needs doing, or (as I suspect)
stuff that can be left alone and the lube folks just want to run up my
bill.

Also, as long as I'm asking.... at 30,000 mi I put in synthetic
transmission and diff fluid, instead of the regular stuff. Does this
extend the interval for which it needs changed, or should I still
follow manufacturer recommendations and change at 60,000.

Thanks!

Re: routine maintenance question
 

If you haven't changed the brake fluid, I would - it's hydroscopic and
sucks in water.

The service manual specifies how often you change the coolant - pretty
well every 3 years or 36K which ever comes first.

Powersteering fluid - well I guess I haven't yet either. But it wouldn't
hurt if you haven't done it.

Dave Milne, Scotland

txjeep7@gmail.com wrote:
> My jeep is about to turn 60,000 miles, and there is a bunch of
> routine service stuff recommended in the manual, such as changing
> transmission fluid and differential fluid. That much is fine and
> dandy, and I'm going to hire the local jiffy lube to just change all
> the fluids and things that need changing.
>
> HOWEVER, IN ADDITION to the stuff recommended in the manual, the
> fine folks at jiffy lube are also telling me I need (1) a change of
> the power steering fluid, (2) a change of the brake fluid, and (3)
> a flush/replace of the radiator fluid. They made an especially big
> show of displaying a sample of some of the brake fluid to me, telling
> me how dirty it is and how bad it needs changed.
>
> Just wondering from some of the more knowledgable mechanics around
> here if this is really stuff that needs doing, or (as I suspect)
> stuff that can be left alone and the lube folks just want to run up my
> bill.
>
> Also, as long as I'm asking.... at 30,000 mi I put in synthetic
> transmission and diff fluid, instead of the regular stuff. Does this
> extend the interval for which it needs changed, or should I still
> follow manufacturer recommendations and change at 60,000.
>
> Thanks!
>

Re: routine maintenance question
 

If you haven't changed the brake fluid, I would - it's hydroscopic and
sucks in water.

The service manual specifies how often you change the coolant - pretty
well every 3 years or 36K which ever comes first.

Powersteering fluid - well I guess I haven't yet either. But it wouldn't
hurt if you haven't done it.

Dave Milne, Scotland

txjeep7@gmail.com wrote:
> My jeep is about to turn 60,000 miles, and there is a bunch of
> routine service stuff recommended in the manual, such as changing
> transmission fluid and differential fluid. That much is fine and
> dandy, and I'm going to hire the local jiffy lube to just change all
> the fluids and things that need changing.
>
> HOWEVER, IN ADDITION to the stuff recommended in the manual, the
> fine folks at jiffy lube are also telling me I need (1) a change of
> the power steering fluid, (2) a change of the brake fluid, and (3)
> a flush/replace of the radiator fluid. They made an especially big
> show of displaying a sample of some of the brake fluid to me, telling
> me how dirty it is and how bad it needs changed.
>
> Just wondering from some of the more knowledgable mechanics around
> here if this is really stuff that needs doing, or (as I suspect)
> stuff that can be left alone and the lube folks just want to run up my
> bill.
>
> Also, as long as I'm asking.... at 30,000 mi I put in synthetic
> transmission and diff fluid, instead of the regular stuff. Does this
> extend the interval for which it needs changed, or should I still
> follow manufacturer recommendations and change at 60,000.
>
> Thanks!
>

Re: routine maintenance question
 

If you haven't changed the brake fluid, I would - it's hydroscopic and
sucks in water.

The service manual specifies how often you change the coolant - pretty
well every 3 years or 36K which ever comes first.

Powersteering fluid - well I guess I haven't yet either. But it wouldn't
hurt if you haven't done it.

Dave Milne, Scotland

txjeep7@gmail.com wrote:
> My jeep is about to turn 60,000 miles, and there is a bunch of
> routine service stuff recommended in the manual, such as changing
> transmission fluid and differential fluid. That much is fine and
> dandy, and I'm going to hire the local jiffy lube to just change all
> the fluids and things that need changing.
>
> HOWEVER, IN ADDITION to the stuff recommended in the manual, the
> fine folks at jiffy lube are also telling me I need (1) a change of
> the power steering fluid, (2) a change of the brake fluid, and (3)
> a flush/replace of the radiator fluid. They made an especially big
> show of displaying a sample of some of the brake fluid to me, telling
> me how dirty it is and how bad it needs changed.
>
> Just wondering from some of the more knowledgable mechanics around
> here if this is really stuff that needs doing, or (as I suspect)
> stuff that can be left alone and the lube folks just want to run up my
> bill.
>
> Also, as long as I'm asking.... at 30,000 mi I put in synthetic
> transmission and diff fluid, instead of the regular stuff. Does this
> extend the interval for which it needs changed, or should I still
> follow manufacturer recommendations and change at 60,000.
>
> Thanks!
>

Re: routine maintenance question
 

If you haven't changed the brake fluid, I would - it's hydroscopic and
sucks in water.

The service manual specifies how often you change the coolant - pretty
well every 3 years or 36K which ever comes first.

Powersteering fluid - well I guess I haven't yet either. But it wouldn't
hurt if you haven't done it.

Dave Milne, Scotland

txjeep7@gmail.com wrote:
> My jeep is about to turn 60,000 miles, and there is a bunch of
> routine service stuff recommended in the manual, such as changing
> transmission fluid and differential fluid. That much is fine and
> dandy, and I'm going to hire the local jiffy lube to just change all
> the fluids and things that need changing.
>
> HOWEVER, IN ADDITION to the stuff recommended in the manual, the
> fine folks at jiffy lube are also telling me I need (1) a change of
> the power steering fluid, (2) a change of the brake fluid, and (3)
> a flush/replace of the radiator fluid. They made an especially big
> show of displaying a sample of some of the brake fluid to me, telling
> me how dirty it is and how bad it needs changed.
>
> Just wondering from some of the more knowledgable mechanics around
> here if this is really stuff that needs doing, or (as I suspect)
> stuff that can be left alone and the lube folks just want to run up my
> bill.
>
> Also, as long as I'm asking.... at 30,000 mi I put in synthetic
> transmission and diff fluid, instead of the regular stuff. Does this
> extend the interval for which it needs changed, or should I still
> follow manufacturer recommendations and change at 60,000.
>
> Thanks!
>

Re: routine maintenance question
 

On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:56:10 -0000, txjeep7@gmail.com wrote:

>My jeep is about to turn 60,000 miles, and there is a bunch of
>routine service stuff recommended in the manual, such as changing
>transmission fluid and differential fluid. That much is fine and
>dandy, and I'm going to hire the local jiffy lube to just change all
>the fluids and things that need changing.
>
>HOWEVER, IN ADDITION to the stuff recommended in the manual, the
>fine folks at jiffy lube are also telling me I need (1) a change of
>the power steering fluid, (2) a change of the brake fluid, and (3)
>a flush/replace of the radiator fluid. They made an especially big
>show of displaying a sample of some of the brake fluid to me, telling
>me how dirty it is and how bad it needs changed.
>
>Just wondering from some of the more knowledgable mechanics around
>here if this is really stuff that needs doing, or (as I suspect)
>stuff that can be left alone and the lube folks just want to run up my
>bill.
>
>Also, as long as I'm asking.... at 30,000 mi I put in synthetic
>transmission and diff fluid, instead of the regular stuff. Does this
>extend the interval for which it needs changed, or should I still
>follow manufacturer recommendations and change at 60,000.
>
>Thanks!

The fine folks at Jiffy Lube are notorious for ripping people off.
I wouldn't let them change my oil, much less get near my vehicle for
ANY reason.

But then, that is just my opinion. Maybe you have a good relationship
with this place ??

....

Re: routine maintenance question
 

On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:56:10 -0000, txjeep7@gmail.com wrote:

>My jeep is about to turn 60,000 miles, and there is a bunch of
>routine service stuff recommended in the manual, such as changing
>transmission fluid and differential fluid. That much is fine and
>dandy, and I'm going to hire the local jiffy lube to just change all
>the fluids and things that need changing.
>
>HOWEVER, IN ADDITION to the stuff recommended in the manual, the
>fine folks at jiffy lube are also telling me I need (1) a change of
>the power steering fluid, (2) a change of the brake fluid, and (3)
>a flush/replace of the radiator fluid. They made an especially big
>show of displaying a sample of some of the brake fluid to me, telling
>me how dirty it is and how bad it needs changed.
>
>Just wondering from some of the more knowledgable mechanics around
>here if this is really stuff that needs doing, or (as I suspect)
>stuff that can be left alone and the lube folks just want to run up my
>bill.
>
>Also, as long as I'm asking.... at 30,000 mi I put in synthetic
>transmission and diff fluid, instead of the regular stuff. Does this
>extend the interval for which it needs changed, or should I still
>follow manufacturer recommendations and change at 60,000.
>
>Thanks!

The fine folks at Jiffy Lube are notorious for ripping people off.
I wouldn't let them change my oil, much less get near my vehicle for
ANY reason.

But then, that is just my opinion. Maybe you have a good relationship
with this place ??

....

Re: routine maintenance question
 

On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:56:10 -0000, txjeep7@gmail.com wrote:

>My jeep is about to turn 60,000 miles, and there is a bunch of
>routine service stuff recommended in the manual, such as changing
>transmission fluid and differential fluid. That much is fine and
>dandy, and I'm going to hire the local jiffy lube to just change all
>the fluids and things that need changing.
>
>HOWEVER, IN ADDITION to the stuff recommended in the manual, the
>fine folks at jiffy lube are also telling me I need (1) a change of
>the power steering fluid, (2) a change of the brake fluid, and (3)
>a flush/replace of the radiator fluid. They made an especially big
>show of displaying a sample of some of the brake fluid to me, telling
>me how dirty it is and how bad it needs changed.
>
>Just wondering from some of the more knowledgable mechanics around
>here if this is really stuff that needs doing, or (as I suspect)
>stuff that can be left alone and the lube folks just want to run up my
>bill.
>
>Also, as long as I'm asking.... at 30,000 mi I put in synthetic
>transmission and diff fluid, instead of the regular stuff. Does this
>extend the interval for which it needs changed, or should I still
>follow manufacturer recommendations and change at 60,000.
>
>Thanks!

The fine folks at Jiffy Lube are notorious for ripping people off.
I wouldn't let them change my oil, much less get near my vehicle for
ANY reason.

But then, that is just my opinion. Maybe you have a good relationship
with this place ??

....

Re: routine maintenance question
 

On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:56:10 -0000, txjeep7@gmail.com wrote:

>My jeep is about to turn 60,000 miles, and there is a bunch of
>routine service stuff recommended in the manual, such as changing
>transmission fluid and differential fluid. That much is fine and
>dandy, and I'm going to hire the local jiffy lube to just change all
>the fluids and things that need changing.
>
>HOWEVER, IN ADDITION to the stuff recommended in the manual, the
>fine folks at jiffy lube are also telling me I need (1) a change of
>the power steering fluid, (2) a change of the brake fluid, and (3)
>a flush/replace of the radiator fluid. They made an especially big
>show of displaying a sample of some of the brake fluid to me, telling
>me how dirty it is and how bad it needs changed.
>
>Just wondering from some of the more knowledgable mechanics around
>here if this is really stuff that needs doing, or (as I suspect)
>stuff that can be left alone and the lube folks just want to run up my
>bill.
>
>Also, as long as I'm asking.... at 30,000 mi I put in synthetic
>transmission and diff fluid, instead of the regular stuff. Does this
>extend the interval for which it needs changed, or should I still
>follow manufacturer recommendations and change at 60,000.
>
>Thanks!

The fine folks at Jiffy Lube are notorious for ripping people off.
I wouldn't let them change my oil, much less get near my vehicle for
ANY reason.

But then, that is just my opinion. Maybe you have a good relationship
with this place ??

....

Re: routine maintenance question
 

On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:56:10 -0000, txjeep7@gmail.com wrote:

>My jeep is about to turn 60,000 miles, and there is a bunch of
>routine service stuff recommended in the manual, such as changing
>transmission fluid and differential fluid. That much is fine and
>dandy, and I'm going to hire the local jiffy lube to just change all
>the fluids and things that need changing.
>
>HOWEVER, IN ADDITION to the stuff recommended in the manual, the
>fine folks at jiffy lube are also telling me I need (1) a change of
>the power steering fluid, (2) a change of the brake fluid, and (3)
>a flush/replace of the radiator fluid. They made an especially big
>show of displaying a sample of some of the brake fluid to me, telling
>me how dirty it is and how bad it needs changed.

If your manual says you need to do it, then you need do it. Otherwise,
it's your call.

Just make sure they put in the right goo. Even your manual may be
wrong so check the TSBs for your particular year & model.

If you live where it's dry, you might not need new brake fluid. If
you live in Seattle, get new brake fluid once a year.

> the lube folks just want to run up my
>bill.

Pretty much...

>Also, as long as I'm asking.... at 30,000 mi I put in synthetic
>transmission and diff fluid, instead of the regular stuff. Does this
>extend the interval for which it needs changed, or should I still
>follow manufacturer recommendations and change at 60,000.
If you want your warrenty to stay valid, make the change...

/herb