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I suppose you are correct. After rereading the post. I get it. I think when I read it the first time it came off as a “you have to change it or else” type deal. On a second read it does not. Part of written language I guess. Harder to convey very subtle points. Yes fluid goes bad but will...

The same manufacturers that recommended 150k trans fluid changes? The same guys that actually have a very specific test for coking? Hmm so they have a test specifically for something you say doesn’t happen? Thats sure checks out. Yes it’s for oil. But the fact they have a test says it still...

Well it works both ways. You say you don’t need to so to prove me wrong show your evidence. I provided as much evidence as I could. Ie hot spots I can show in the head, and the fact they have a test for it. You have provided nothing. Your stance seems to be that the manufacturers don’t...

FYI time based fluid change is absolutely the worst way to do fluids.

I’m not playing both side. what I’m saying is you simply will not get corrosion and breakdown internally from not changing your break fluid after only 3 years. Will performance fade sure. But what I’m was trying to convey is, its not the end of the world if it’s not done. Is maintenance early...

I believe you could get it while flat towing but simply unlocking then locking the doors. When it communicates with the truck to do that it should grab tire pressure also

I know I am especially for the back side!

I understand what you’re trying to say. But fact is that just doesn’t happen with modern automobiles. In fact go to an automotive shop. Ask them When the last time they had to replace brake components because of internal corrosion. As someone who owns many many cars. And who maintains a fleet...

Yep that is sound thought. Manufacturers made a very specific test that tests oils and the ability to limit coking for a thing that according to you doesn’t exist. Yep that sure checks out. If it wasn’t a problem they would t have created a test for it. But you do you. let the op decide who...

For the record I change my fluid twice a year in my track cars. But it’s not because it’s ruining the internals.

I would believe that. I actually worked as a mechanic for bikes, atv’s and sled for pros in my youth. The stuff I’d see was nuts. But the fluids they use are also nowhere near the quality you should run or what comes in these truck. Kinda like shocks. The oil was so bad from factory. I’m not...

I can show you what happens just by leaving my mycal plugged into my maverick. I can run the crap out of it turn it off and monitor the cht guess what happens it keeps climbing higher without more fluid being pumped through the head. It’s called a hotspot. Same happens with turbos. But feel free...

Now your turn show me the Data that proves it you don’t need to cool it down after running it hard? Even if cooled by coolant what do you think happens to the coolant after the engine shuts off with bright red turbos from pushing them hard?

Data has been posted by several oil companies. Amsoil posted it to show how good the oil resist it. Also Mobil one has had data sheets. Also if new turbos don’t suffer than why does GM have its own test standards for it. You think they did that for an imaginary problem...

I made that run through PA from Ny to Michigan with 6800lbs in my enclosed trailer. It indeed did much better than I thought. Although I had a Livernois tow tune which probably made a big difference. It seemed to not struggle at all in the mountains. 65-68mph. Glad others are using the...

It happens. In fact look at some of the full size trucks, rare sure but it does. Someone earlier stated no cool down needed for daily driving. That is correct but also stated that pushing it hard it is. If hauling or driving it hard you should indeed still cool it down. But you are also not...

Yes but with brake fluid you will lose any semblance of brake performance well before you get enough water in the system to do that type of damage. Difference with you tank was it was not soaked in heating oil the whole time. The dead air open spots cause the issues. Again I’m not saying that...

Ok sure. But that’s so much moisture it would have no pedal left. As someone who keeps his vehicles I have never had that happen even after 400k miles. Can it sure but your fluid is so far out of spec if you get that much moister they won’t work. Again not all fluids are the same. Anyone who...

It will only degrade the fluid. That being said fluid like all fluids is important. Some fluid has a much better “wet” boiling point than others. but early is always better than late