Never Follow Ford's Lifetime Fluid Service Intervals: Here’s What I Recommend and Why!

In this video we give you my personal recommendations for fluid service intervals needed to make your Ford last 300k miles.
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[@FordTechMakuloco]

Ford Vehicle Maintenance Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLnkaHoqfNwiE3T-rhv1MmBsc4vitaFTeM

[@NA-rs3zb]

Thanks for the great videos and providing so many great resources for your fans to use! Thanks for your service to our country!

[@johnumphreys5203]

Does 05 mazda Tribute AWD have same PTU unit in it?

[@danconway5338]

Thanks Brian for the great/helpful videos. Quick question......I only put 2,000 miles per year on my 2012 Superduty (V8 gas). Should I change my fluids sooner (at lower mileage) since it will take me longer to reach your recommended mileage based fluid changes? I’m just curious how time affects these fluids also. Thanks again!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Same as the Escapes of that era yes.

[@terrellgaines88]

FordTechMakuloco is that the engine you got from Powertrain products

[@ozzstars_cars]

Imagine a world with drain and fill plugs on all powertrain components? Making regular maintenance so much easier. Wouldn't that be awesome??

[@Grumps5]

We can only dream!

[@flyer8493]

Toyota trucks do.

[@MotFPS]

Chevy does on the diffs and some models have drains on the trans. Not sure why ford cuts those corners.

[@ozzstars_cars]

@@flyer8493 sounds like good common sense to me. 😜

[@rubbermallet3873]

tommyboy180 bc ford want you to do a complete diff svc and perhap to look clossely to these gears and the breather port as well 🕵

[@-DC-]

My idea of lifetime and the Manufacturers idea of lifetime is vastly different.

[@alanhassall]

Ford's idea of life time is when it explodes it is at end of life. A lot of these cars will become extremely expensive to repair when they get old. Imagine turbo replacement on an old car. It is like they are designing them to be disposable.

[@FishFind3000]

alanhassall well they want you to buy another. Is people all had life time cars. No one would buy anymore. Car company’s will go out of business

[@alanhassall]

@@FishFind3000 I don't know. Up here in Iowa, cars have a nasty tendency of rusting away and I know a lot of people who quickly tire of their cars. People used to buy new cars because the tail fins changed from year to year. My Taurus SHO is about as complicated as I want and my C6 Corvette doesn't automatically position my seat reliably anymore. I can mostly live without that feature as long as I can move the seat manually, but I shudder to think about repairing these new vehicles that nearly drive themselves.

[@douglascampbell9809]

@@alanhassall It's called product failure management. The inability of a product to achieve the anticipated life cycle as defined by the organization due to any reason; or, The ultimate failure of a product to achieve profitability. Simply put they are made in such a way as to make it seem like you the consumer are getting your monies worth while making sure the product fails fast enough for them to keep making money hand over fist.

[@alanhassall]

@@douglascampbell9809 Do they realize that it drives them to someone else? Not too long ago, on this channel I watched a video of a service on a fairly new Fusion with slightly over 100K miles and he said that it was likely the only time that it would be done because he doubted that it would go much over 200K. Probably the turbo or pushing a small motor that hard with turbo charging will lead to an expensive failure that isn't financially fixable. I had a Ford Taurus that I just loved. It had the pushrod V6. It wasn't the greatest car in the world, but it was comfortable, it got decent mileage and it was mine. One night it blew the front cover and lost all of it's coolant. It was four below zero at the time. Not sure what damage, if any, was done to the motor. It had 209K on it at the time. If I was sure that it just needed the front cover replaced and sealed up and it would have been alright, I would have fixed it. Instead, i bought a slightly used SHO. Really not sure if it was a good idea or not. Summer only tires and no spare?? The engine is complex with the turbos and the FPU with the lifetime fill is questionable, but at least it doesn't have the internal water pump like the standard 3.5L V6. It is pretty quick and a lot of fun. Eventually, I needed a commuter car that got good mileage and I didn't want to put a million miles on the SHO. I looked at the Focus, but the troubles that they had been having with the Dual clutch transmission sent me to a 2013 Honda Civic with a conventional 5 speed automatic and no turbos. The next year would have had a CVT. It ain't fancy, but it does the job and shows no signs of wear and tear at over 100K.

[@darylbauer5184]

55 year retired ford service tech here ,You are 100 % right !

[@stevelandess]

I have been changing the (synthetic) oil in my 2001 Harley F-150 Supercrew at approximately 5,000 mile intervals. The timing chains were replaced at 240,000, it now has 450,000 miles.

[@ftby59mikeD]

Had one of those, regret parting with it. Imo still the best looking F150!

[@stevelandess]

@@Nabsolute_ The original water pump was replaced at 448,000 miles, not because it needed replacement but because the plastic intake manifold cracked resulting in a water leak. I told the mechanic to go ahead and replace the water pump at the same time... Let me repeat, the original water pump lasted 448,000 miles...

[@ksamos]

Awesome. Looking forward to my 2014 F-150 with 3.7L to last that long. I use it as my work truck. Amsoil from day one and currently at 131K. No engine issues, had a bad torque converter that was replaced under the extended warranty. Lots of issues with those as I found. Other than that and 2 canister purge valves (simple 5 min replacement), been a great truck.

[@ncrtransport5993]

@@stevelandess my tacoma has 436k. OG motor and trans, water pump, differential. Still running good. But I daily drive my f150 now. I'm at 194 i got the truck at 109k miles not even a year ago, I'll be hitting 300k in a year. So far the only parts that failed on my f150 both window regulators in the front doors. Plus that grey wire deal on alternator causing icon to come on randomly

[@hank1556]

I have 327k on my '05 F150 4.6. original everything except spark plugs, alternator, 3rd set of intake gaskets and throttle body (that one was my fault though). even has the original serpentine belt. 2nd transmission though

[@nickcox8958]

I really do appreciate this honest maintenance guide and all of your videos on the 04-08 f150s. They’ve helped me maintain my truck the best I can, thank you!

[@davidjackson4112]

Thanks for sharing your years of expert information.

[@americanchauvinist1210]

This is by far my favorite video you made! Really teaches me how to properly maintain my ford really appreciate what you’re doing! Thanks!!! 🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@russellbeck1774]

Excellent video! Thanks for validating my use of full synthetic at 5k miles intervals on a 5.4L

[@BigTv8power]

Awesome video! I will use this as a bench mark for my 2019 F-150 fluid changes. Thanks for the information!

[@Robsbrd99]

I think your service schedule is spot on. Not only for Fords, but other manufacturers as well. I really agree with the pan drop on the transmission. If you do that every now and then, you keep the sediment in the pan down.

[@sundogtune]

thanks for all your videos!! with your help i was able to get my rear diff., transfer case,trans. fluid, filter and bulkhead o-rings and bleed front calipers and new pads!! it was a great (LONG) Saturday! keep the videos coming! next weekend will be the plugs and coolant system.

[@Benjamin06267485]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!! I’ll be checking regularly my 2000 Ford Expedition and writing down the intervals.

[@512juancho]

Because of this man i feel more confident on working on my truck👍💯 and have learned alot watching his videos!

[@cswal118]

Outstanding video....nice to hear you mention diesel fuel filters. Maybe an all psd video coming?

[@homgrwn]

Loved the video....in the process of changing all my fluids now and thanks for your response on IG to my question!

[@GuyAnthonyDeMarco]

Appreciate you segmenting the trucks from the cars so I could watch the section I was interested in. Nice job.

[@TJ-qz6hr]

I love these videos but I need to quit watching them. There is 8 Fords in my family and now I’ve got 50 gallons of new Ford fluids and lubricants sitting in my garage waiting to be put in!

[@wydopnthrtl]

I pretty much agree with all you said. Thank you sir (I'm an OEM design engineer)

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Brian, thank you so much for all the great tips you provide us to save all of us some very expensive auto/truck repairs. John

[@Immortal22324]

Bro I really appreciate the work u put into your videos. Letting us know of all these tips for the ford trucks are awesome. I just recently bought a ford truck and ur KZbin page is my go to on any repair and warnings and tips. Thank you your doing Gods work

[@mr.boostang2064]

The amount of info in this one video is priceless. Saving this one to my Explorer fix/service playlist

[@charger19691]

Thank you for this video. The suggested maintenance intervals from most auto and truck manufacturers today is absolutely ridiculous. They really don’t care about longevity anymore, only selling more vehicles.

[@heavymechanic2]

Your videos are some of the best on vehicle maintenance, very helpful for any Ford product even when not related to current application. Just acquired a Windstar and having some dealer advice helped me restore this vehicle to running condition. I was also unaware that Motorcraft Mercon-V was less expensive than the aftermarket alternative, doing a pan drop filter change soon. Never seen black coolant before (looked like Gold & green mixed), a real PITA to flush out.

[@00_JK_00]

Just got my 2020 F150 - so glad I found this channel - going to be following your recommendations on these items/intervals.

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

I guess on my 5 or 6 Panthers I better change the rear axle fluid now. Only 2 of them have been opened up with new oil for grooved down axle shafts and new bearings. The lowest mile one has 127,000 and the highest mile one is an 03 GMQ with 300,000 miles. Great video!!! Thanks for posting it Brian!!!

[@dapoppa2256]

You are absolutely CORRECT!!! I run my Trucks FOREVER following this exact maintenance schedule. I am in Florida, and the fluids are the life blood of my expensive Ford parts. The heat breaks down fluids quickly, and caused major damage if not kept after. Brake fluid causes calipers to seize when contaminated, not to mention the fact that brake fluid is operating around 600F, keep it fresh and not only will your calipers last longer but your pads retreat from the rotor and stay cooler, and wear longer. The one fluid people neglect is the radiator fluid. Aluminum engines are subject to corrosion from worn out fluid that has lost its properties. Major cause of head gadget failure.

[@yilancio]

That F150 is SUPER DUPER clean under there! Another great and informative video. Nicely done.

[@tomdorman2486]

Thanks for taking the time to show us this great info.

[@tiffanyknoblock-wilson2127]

Thank you for this, I now realize that I need to have my mechanic (boyfriend) change some fluids. I'm sure he will be thrilled lol

[@Good-DaySunshine]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@blagojevichisadem]

I just want to thank you for all the money you have saved me on my f150. I do all my own oil changes, changed rear diff fluid, changed transfer case fluid, changed fuel filter many times, and changed automatic fluid and filter. Literally thousands saved. THANK YOU!

[@timothycc711]

I have watched most of your videos and used them for maintenance on my Ford F150. Your videos help a whole lot. Thank you. Your professionalism is hugely appreciated. Have your offroaded your F150 yet?

[@mikewerndle9298]

Have used your great videos to fix many trucks and SUVs , thanks for all your help

[@c431inf]

Your the man sir , up to 230k miles on my 08 explorer do my own repairs thanks to you bro, only other car I know how to work on is my fox body lol goin 28 years lol

[@baddriversofcolga]

@@billybob042665 Why not?

[@c431inf]

@@billybob042665 nope

[@SpenceStan888]

Agree, just passed 200k on '13 explorer. This channel is a life saver (for my car)

[@mallman616]

had 2017 Explorer didn't last 62k before needing anew engine

[@FrankyRedEyes]

"Lifetime" is defined as 150,000 miles. I'd like more and this channel helps me with that!

[@gorkyd7912]

Shoot, they don't get affordable until there's 150 - 250k on them.

[@davidparry8514]

then I guess my 01 is on it's third lifetime?

[@workingshlub8861]

they only gotta make them to last that 150k and then on your own....engineers make big bucks doing that.

[@murphtahoe1]

Excellent advice that was given very succinctly by this gentlemen. As an owner of a 7.3 and other vehicles where I do about 95% of the repairs and all of the maintenance, I was always leery of some of the manufacturers recommendations on service intervals. I have no problems with my vehicles, which is more than I can say for some of my friends with the exact same truck as me and they have it in the shop all the time for failures. I would trust this guy as my mechanic without a doubt!!

[@maxpaul11]

Absolutely! Changing your fluids before they break down is must! Love my Fords! As any manufacturer in the auto industry, they want you to believe it will last forever, sort like you get a new one before big problems arrive!

[@bowtieguy6870]

This is expert advice for any make not just Ford.

[@rushentertainment]

I always change my fluids early. Great information.

[@Davido50]

Thanks Brian! Great advice for our awesome Ford vehicles.

[@ayden1024]

So glad I found your channel! I'm buying a Lincoln Navigator after having nothing but Toyotas for 20 years, and I'm scared of the reliability. Aggressively changing fluids like you recommended will make me feel much more confident in my vehicle.

[@billyray94]

Excellent video! Thank you! I never bought into the extended fluid intervals. Fluids are cheap. Engines and transmissions are not.

[@toby2581]

Bingo. Even if it were total overkill to replace some of your fluids, the one part it saves still means you come out way ahead in the long run.

[@sbains560]

This man is a genius

[@darwindropmazda]

Thanks for the super critical advice Brian!

[@Brian_195]

This is such a huge help for us Ford owners. Thanks!

[@alphaomega8373]

You are the Moses of Fords!....and all shall follow!

[@kanadadayasamak2938]

No buddha of the ford

[@austing2005]

Literally any GOOD ford tech could tell you these things.

[@mikechiodetti6737]

Thankyou for putting this info out here. I no longer own a Ford, but I do change fluids on a regular interval. Brake fluid has been a hot topic of mine. I've changed fluid every 2 years. Now that I'm retired, it's the same 2yr interval along with the clutch fluid.(the brake master reservoir and clutch reservoir share the same reservoir. 06 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6 6 Sp Trans, 4X4) The P/S will be changed for the first time this year. FLUIDS ARE CHEAP, PARTS AND VEHICLES ARE EXPENSIVE! !

[@rays7437]

Smart. Very smart

[@brianm2129]

Really liking your video's. This one was great, FORD Canada has even longer or never service intervals on some fluids. After looking into PTU failures and problems I was shocked to find FORD Canada has never check never change PTU oil interval. When I requested it be changed , they had no idea how at the Quickchange lane they had to hunt down a service tech who knew how to do it. General policy at the dealer was wait till it blows up.

[@DanaHarripersad3350]

My sincere thanks for this video; I've just purchased a Ford Crown Victoria within the last few months, and the owners' manual pretty much said lifetime EVERYTHING fluid-wise except for oil, to my eternal frustration, though thankfully the original owners refreshed the basics before I bought the car. I've copied down your interval recommendations for all the fluids the Vic uses; will be DIYing what I can (oil change, brake fluid and rear diff is about the extent of my skill set in this case, though I might drop the transmission pan as well at some point) and getting the rest professionally serviced ASAP, before following the intervals you've suggested.

[@tracylewisperformance2270]

Absolutely!! And the hardest part is convincing customers of this. They trust the automakers claims.

[@nattyandlucy4269]

I've seen PTO units were they busted the trans housing when they seized. So yeah. Change your fluids sooner than later!

[@mediahound587]

thank you for all your info on these old trucks. i own a 2006 and doubt any of the fluids have been changed its at about 115k now gonna go get this fluid changed asap!

[@richardfranklin1222]

Greatest videos for working on my 2004 F-150!!

[@ianhall6203]

Not all hero's wear capes everybody, this man saves lives!!

[@karag6556]

Thanks for all the information and wisdom you share. I notice you don't have many videos about the Mustang in particular, would love to see your thoughts and more information on them :)

[@hbuzgon9557]

Great tips. I change all of my fuilds every three years. Better to be safe than to be in the side of the road

[@smokeu600]

Who ever believes in life time fluids is a fool.

[@jamescaley9942]

A timing belt last the lifetime of the engine. When it breaks the engine is shot. QED!

[@drpicmeup]

Yeah they put that "lifetime transmission fluid" bs in my owner's manual. The thing is there is no dipstick on the transmission. But somehow I'm gonna get that trans fluid changed. They can miss me with they lifetime bs I'm smarter than that

[@jamie91433]

@@jamescaley9942 maybe that's how they think

[@FLJuJitsu]

Exactly. He's correct its just designed to get you into the dealer to pay for bigger, more expensive work.

[@willie9397]

@@jamescaley9942 not always but majority of the time its fucked

[@beachbumblog]

Oh man, I'm sure glad you told me about the PTU. Unfortunately it's going to suck but I bet mine is terrible , definitely got to do that. I like the idea of making a drain plug if it needs it that often if keeping the vehicle a while. Definitely agree on the trans too. No way listening to the manual, better to feel the car and shifting.

[@cattard11]

What's a ptu?

[@loveracing1988]

​@@cattard11what turns a fwd car/suv into awd

[@i3loodymoon647]

Love the video's have helped a lot after buying a 2004 F150 FX4 supercab with the 3.73.

[@TheDude111]

Very appreciative for this. Thank you brother. God Bless!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Homer on the dash there - "WOOHOO!" 🤣 I think automakers were hoping the younger generations would buy into their marketing hype, and knock a big chunk of vehicles out of the used car market due to early failures. Glad you're out here spreading the word, Brian. 👍👍

[@michaeljohn7467]

Early failures they will knock out of the market? They will keep selling many of them n rip people off until it cant be sold anymore fooling people, plus many people will be trading them in once they find out about the problems n then others will get ripped off when they buy it This is a cycle that keeps going when dealing with evil people Understand people when you do this God will punish you for selling or trading in really messed up cursed vehicles, in your future part of your punishment may be buying a messed up house or something else n it will happen worse then you did it

[@asleeperj]

All my new vehicles I change the brake fluid as soon as it starts to turn amber. Right at 10k miles usually. Then you will have really nice yellow/clear brake fluid for 30-40k miles easy because you got all the break in out of the way.

[@j2r950]

This is one of the cleanest underbody and engine bay I seen on a 11th gen Ford pickup

[@emeyer6963]

Was thinking same thing.Looks more like 3 years old

[@AgnotologyTV]

Closing in on 300k miles on my 2008 Mercury Milan. Fluid changes are key!

[@teamgreen02]

Great recommendations overall. Alot of problems can be avoided with regular fluid changes. Especially transmission fluid, change that early and often. The only thing I do different is 7500 miles oil change intervals with Mobil 1 synthetic oil. Yes it turns black but oils now can dissipate the soot well enough that it doesnt form sludge. 185k on my 2.0L Duratec and the cams looked new when I did my valve cover gasket.

[@georgestepanov4789]

Absolutely agree, I have 22 years old Ford explorer with 4.0 SOHC, this engine is actually "not reliable" by many opinions....this car with 200k+ miles is still strong - no major repairs at all, never saw differential\engine\trans etc inside hopefully. I just frequently replace all the fluids with the best ones I can afford on the market, never buy cheap junk, and seems that is the right way - preventative maintenance.

[@mattsmith6828]

Dude...... awesome video! Finally, someone thoroughly going through fluid change intervals and even having an explanation as to why!!!! QUESTION THOUGH: How do I tell if my 2016 4Runner SR5's transfer case (or front differential?) is always spinning, or only spinning if in 4WD??? Thank you! Keep up the good work!

[@ViperGT2288]

I appreciated your commentary in the PTU on the SUVs. We had a 2016 Explorer with 90,000 miles that had the PTU blow up and it tore up the transmission with it so both had to be replaced for a whopping $6000! Wish I had seen this video before that happened I would’ve changed the fluid. Thanks for the great videos. My F150 is about to feel like a new truck with all new fluids soon.

[@jamesscherrer1642]

What is a PTU?? I've been after my Lincoln service rep to change whatever needs changing on my 13 MKT and he keeps telling me nothing needs doing at 30,000 mi. This PTU... what is it???

[@mikeceli]

My 2000 Ford Excursion 7.3L Diesel, I changed the trans fluid and filter, every 30,000 since day one. 197,000 miles (30,000 of which was towing 26' trailer) . Trans has never needed repair. 1988 Lincoln mark VII LSC, same service interval, 288,000 miles, original trans never needed repair. "Makuloco" is giving good advise!

[@willie9397]

yeah, now its what you do with the advice

[@williamarden5441]

Guess the 26 dislikes are the ford dealership owners, and ford execs haha

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Quite positive!

[@tomorrowcomestoday1621]

@Johnny Paycheck what would you suggest. 5w30 only on this 5.4? What if we are towing in extreme summer heat in Arizona?

[@deviouslaw]

That and people who saw the video too late to save their Ford

[@johnrocheleau9946]

Hit the nail on the head Brian. With my 2017 f150 reaching 30k miles, I was watching for THIS video! Good work as usual. Many thanks! And other than a different filter fitment . Are there any changes I should be aware of with my 2017 6R80, from the 6R80 videos you’ve done?

[@adamkreuz9068]

Thanks for this! I picked up a 2012 F150 a few months ago that only had about 60k on it. I want to keep it for a long time, guess I'll start making my maintenance list.

[@timg60]

I need to find someone like you for GM products! I found you when I had a 3 valve 5.4 starting to make noise and got rid of it before it was constant. Now I want to make sure my GM lasts forever...

[@timg60]

The oil calculation on the dash or sending it in to see how your engine is wearing? I’ve always been a 4,500 mile mobile 1 guy...

[@timg60]

Wow, didn’t realize there was that big of a difference! Thanks for the info!

[@onenikkione]

the money you would spend on a oil analysis could be better spent on a oil change, think about it.

[@ksamos]

@@repairvehicle I agree with ya. That info will tell you a lot about what is going on inside the engine. They are only around $30 or so. I just ordered 3 kits for my 3 vehicles, all are high mileage and I'm curious what is up so I have intel and can take care of matters before they become a major headache.

[@salkuwaiti66]

Can you please show us how to remove carbon deposits on the intake valve’s on ecoboost f150’s. Such as valve cleaner sprays or something

[@canadianmarauder1923]

Thanks Brian. I been neglecting my 08 f150 2wd. I use full synthetic and change every 5000 kilo but haven’t touched anything else since I bought it. Only has 62000kilometers but I should really replace antifreeze and trans oil. By the way that truck looks real good underneath. Compliment the owner of that truck. It’s a beauty.

[@slpurvis1]

I wouldn’t hate it if we were neighbors lol. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@hrj69]

First off, really appreciate you making these videos. I run a high idle kit on my trucks, do you see any issue and or do you recommend that I alter any part of my service schedule? I run a hotshot trucking company consisting mainly of F350 dually with the 6.7L scorpion engine. I've always taken Ford's service schedule as a guideline and as you've stated in a previous video; I usually conduct certain services at 5,000 mile (oil changes), 15,000 (fuel filters), 30,000 (transmission/axle fluids), and 60,000 miles. In my line of work, vehicles are on the road towing approximately 80% of they're capacity 6 days a week. In addition, they idle for about 5 to 8 hours every 14 hours; totaling about 50 hours of idle time a week if not more.

[@user-nh3gu1ge3d]

When you say "high idle kit" do you mean you just idle a lot or you have some special kit for heavy idling? If so, what is it?

[@jonathonsmith7694]

I 100% agree with you. My 2016 F150 5.0 4x4 get my care every 5k for oil changes, trans, t- case and diff every 30k, I do brake fluid every 40k.

[@Bushy556]

Do you use 5w-20? I have an 18 5.0 and I’ve been using Pennzoil ultra platinum synthetic 5w-20. Got 10 quarts coming in for the next oil change. Almost 10k miles on it.

[@666dynomax]

I really like your tip on the brake fluid flush every change... i havent been doing this and why not cause its cheap as shit to do and makes a lot of sense!!!

[@pitdogluna7636]

Thanks for all these great videos much appreciated!

[@alfredmorency8296]

I have heard that another reason for the ridiculously long recommended service intervals is the federal government assessing an environmental impact fee based on waste generated by maintenance, lower impact(through less maintenance ) lower fee. I don't know if this is true but I find it very plausible.

[@melvinnizelalarca8423]

Deealership standards: 1. More service = more money 2. Customer satisfaction

[@carthrasher8022]

Keep up the good work! Love your videos. Thanks!

[@andrewthomas5458]

Good helpful advice. One thing I would like to hear about is aftermarket options for trans filler tubes etc.

[@king49334]

Life time fluid is when your machine go out then you buy another one

[@b4804514]

This is the real goal of Ford to get you to buy a new car. It is so poorly engineered compared to Toyota. Just changing the cabin filter is an act of god.

[@daw162]

toyota is learning the ways of planned obsolescence now, too. More plastic in the cars, etc. I'd still take one over a ford.

[@daw162]

I'm sure they have calculated everything they need to know about 80% of the market. If you're in the 20% who likes to run a car to really high mileage, they figure you can be someone else's customers. Otherwise known as "we'll sell to the dummies, because the manufacturers who sell to the stingy crowd are also dummies". As more and more dealers make more money from service and sales has almost nothing in it for them, the cars will be designed to provide the manufacturers and the dealers with an income stream after warranty. I can't say I can remember a car from 40 years ago, though, that really went long without much service. 80s and 90s hondas and toyotas were probably better than anything that'll ever be made again.

[@b4804514]

@@daw162 They have been on that track every since 2000 the Lexus LS quality has diminished so much I would rather have a Kia K900 now. The 1991-2005 LS were as solid as the old MB's They all use the same suppliers

[@rotekkable]

lets be honest here the only decent vehicle Toyota is putting out is the Tundra because it's ancient. Everything else has been redesigned cheaply. ESPECIALLY the the Tacoma. They aren't the bastion of automotive light they once were. They are especially the first ones to tell their customers to pound sound because " we are Toyota."

[@rudsaki]

Do you have a written list of all this including what weights of oil you recommend? Love your vids, but sometimes the text is easier. ;-)

[@BeckVMH]

I plan to listen with a notepad. List would be handy since my Ford manual is inaccurate.

[@sagardesai3979]

Love the chanel man. Nice to know I'm not the only one who thinks the interval times are way too long on these 2020 f150. I'm more than happy to spend a few extra dollars on fluids for peace of mind and keep this thing going to 300k. I also agree with 5k on full syn oil. For such a cheap job why push it for a few extra thousand miles.

[@juanthedad]

This is for all trucks and cars 👍👌. I have chevy cars and trucks. And I do almost exactly what you recommend. I don’t had any issues and cars/trucks run like new and no burn off or issues even at 100k. I don’t like the minimum recommendations. I always recommend the “Extreme” service recommendations as normal use to anyone. Good video. Thanks.

[@F6HemiCharger]

Almost 250k on my 1998 E150. It will be 21 in July. Still going strong, just rusty.

[@fredflintstone4715]

Just turned 309K on my 98 Ranger with the 4.0L. Waited till 100K before changing the original plugs. A few were up to .080, but it still ran fine.

[@irench]

As a 33 year Master ASE tech, I'll add that an owner of a 4x4 with selectable should occasionally select 4x4 mode when it is raining to prevent bind but move the driveline. I've had many a truck brought in with complaints of vibrations and other odd behavior after the owner had decided to use 4x for whatever reason. Especially in WI. You also said it correctly. "marketing campaign" It astounds me how many foolish and gullible people are in the world. We are marketed EVERYTHING. The more you hear how it is the greatest the more skeptical I am.

[@chipete1]

Can you tell me how reliable are the mid 2000 Cadillac SRX?

[@irench]

@@chipete1 I'll presume you made a typo considering the 1st gen srx wasn't produced until 2004. There is no GM vehicle I would consider to be " reliable"

[@ikigai47]

@@irench +1 on GM reliability. Truly not built to last

[@ad356]

@@ikigai47 1996 camaro LT1 254K miles on it. not reliable? i would put that old small block up against any 5.4 3v piece of junk, or any 4.0 overhead cam, both junk

[@ikigai47]

@@ad356 Last century was a better time for Chevy no question. I liked them then. Today's Chevy is a joke. I'm basing this off of comments from GM plant workers. Their QC is beyond absent, they knowingly send out junk and emphasize volume over quality.

[@xzibito187]

Great video, Thanks for the advice

[@Burrkilla]

Great video. Very informative. Thanks Brian

[@anthonybass8395]

Remove the transmission to replace the filter how stupid is that

[@Jack-qn4vt]

Honda does it too, it's fine

[@FishFind3000]

If I’m not mistaken it’s always been like that

[@Blazer02LS]

Common these days across all makes, some don't even have an actual filter, just a magnet and a screen.

[@unitedwestand5602]

Transmission pan

[@danhg3885]

FishFind3000 nope it’s only been like that for the last 10-15 years. It’s a bad idea and is for couple reasons; cost savings to the maker and increased failures. There are a few exceptions as Honda has been doing this since the beginning. However, it’s still not a good idea and Honda has to add additional external filters to keep them from failing in warranty.

[@robbybacon7656]

What are your thoughts on replacing the transmission pan on a 2016 F350 Super Duty 6R140 with a finned aluminum AFE pan?

[@rb26dett400r]

Robby Bacon Iv personally done an upgraded pan on an 18 350 dully with 150k. It was a long haul company. So far we haven’t heard back but after install and testing we heard a lot of transmission noise. Only thing we could figure out was because it took an extra 8 quarts of fluid. We don’t know how much longer it’ll last if it doesn’t fail. The company trucks are rigorously maintained. But still. Be very cautious about it. We had the company sign a waiver of release after install and test drive. We let them know our concerns and didn’t recommend it stay on. Not from being money hungry but to keep the truck on the road as long as possible. Just some food for thought.

[@steverayrapp]

I do this on all my vehicles because anytime you add cooling ability and more capacity you will add longevity to the transmission.

[@theotherarmand]

Life saver video, thanks bro!

[@jcuknow942]

Hey Boss! I love your channel and thank you for giving such high quality intel for the DIY engine enthusiasts out here! I went through all your videos and didn’t see anything on a heater core job for the 04 150 just curious if I missed it or if it’s something you’re considering? Again, thank you for your channels!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No videos on it because I have never seen one fail.

[@gabrielanthony1325]

I learned that if i have just $25.00 a paycheck go to a separate checking account, these repairs dont hurt that bad.

[@prettybird8942]

Hi FTM question how about service based on time as opposed to miles. I have a 2016 F-150 XLT sport V8 and drive approx 2,500 miles per year. Should I still follow the miles service ?

[@mikeingeorgia1]

You only drive 2,500 miles per year? You could probably get by with a bicycle lol

[@workingshlub8861]

great video...im putting my 08 f150 into plow service this winter...bought it new and it has enough dents and dings so plow time..its been a easy 130k but im gonna follow this schedule from here on out..

[@briannorwick]

I’m currently trying to drive my 2020 Ford Transit 350 with 3.5L Ecoboost around the world. It’s been hard to convince dealerships that my fluids need to flushed earlier. I drive close to max gross vehicle weight, up mountains, on gravel roads. I’ll be flushing transmission fluids soon. Thanks for the great video!!!