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  1. Dieseljoe3

    To change, or not to change? That is the question (fluids/filters)

    Just looking around, I found this comparison of car filters. Pretty interesting, but I'll keep looking for results of truck filters. Link here for the car filter comparisons: http://www.gmtruckcentral.com/articles/oilfilterstudy.html
  2. Dieseljoe3

    To change, or not to change? That is the question (fluids/filters)

    5tonman you are right, and that does have me thinking in the right direction. Personally I'm so accustomed to stopping by a shop for my personal auto oil change, that I don't give much thought to changing fluids/filters every 3 months or 3,000 miles...it is just second nature. However, I'm...
  3. Dieseljoe3

    To change, or not to change? That is the question (fluids/filters)

    mkcoen, I totally agree. So far I've been hitting the big obvious flaws such as the ABS light on steady (bad module on Right rear axle), and a class III leak on an oil line leading to the cooler, but haven't yet begun to dig in deep and do my own services. Not to worry, I haven't put many...
  4. Dieseljoe3

    To change, or not to change? That is the question (fluids/filters)

    Thanks doghead, good thoughts! Now I've got to find a good deal on the filter set. I looked at Napa, but their prices are making me want to look elsewhere. Any recommendations on a better place to buy filter sets and air dryer kit?
  5. Dieseljoe3

    To change, or not to change? That is the question (fluids/filters)

    Hi all, I just picked up a nice 5T with a 2009 RRAD. Odometer read 199 miles at pickup, and filters/last service was 2012. I'm on the fence on replacing fluids/filters. Should I? I've seen some discussion on replacing the 10w oil for synthetic...just wondering what is the compelling reason...
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