Your truck (if you get one..) will tell you when to change it. If you plan on keeping it past 150K, might wanna consider doing it sooner, or pay for periodic sample testing.
This is a solid change, given the 12V issues over on the MME forums. The tech is affordable & available now to eliminate the 12V parallel system, makes perfect sense. I'm really interested in seeing the final production version of this truck.... I'm seeing more positive "rumors" vs negative, so...
A coolant exchange on a modern vehicle is best left to a competent shop with proper equipment. The coolant exchange machine puts the entire coolant system under vacuum for extraction & refill, virtually eliminating air gaps within the system. It works similar to an HVAC (AC) machine.
You can...
It's not necessary to cycle the ABS solenoids to bleed the brake fluid. Sure, it helps get more of the old fluid out, but I prefer a 2 year schedule, and making sure to cycle the solenoids when it can be done safely, during the winter, on a snow covered parking lot, to keep the fluid mixed.
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What exactly failed? What is it doing? A good trans shop might have a completely different diagnosis... I would be skeptical of any dealer/shop quoting $10K for a Maverick AT....
Actually, your HVAC is a great place to use a K&N, unlike the engine. I put a K&N in my HVAC early on, & clean it every other oil change. The HVAC application is not oiled, so it's very simple. 🤠
Strange post.... If your Maverick is already taking you where you wanna go, why would you change? If you just want something different, or more off-road capable, then do it. It's not complicated. The Maverick, even in Tremor trim, is not a serious off-road machine, and was never intended to...