Super VXer
I switched everything over to Amsoil synthetics when I got mine with 150,000 miles on it and have had no issues. You don't have to flush anything, just pull all the plugs when the fluids are hot and the gunk should still be in suspension. DO NOT FLUSH THE TRANS!! For most that do, that's when the problems start. Just pull both pans and drain, replace the filter and gaskets, and drain the trans cooler.
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Like Scott, I went fully synthetic with Amsoil in everything (front and rear diff, transfer case and transmission) many years ago and haven't looked back. Had the front and rear diff serviced a couple of years after the switch (just as a precaution) and the mechanic said that the old fluid looked brand new, but I had them replace it anyway.
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Super VXer
Full synthetics here as well...
Royal Purple in the diffs.
As mentioned before, but worth stating again...DO NOT flush your transmission.
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Thanks for the help guys!
I am certainly with all of you on not flushing the transmission due to lessons learned from my Jeep - 60k miles and I had to put in a new/used transmission less than 100 miles after a flush. At least I could do the job myself (with help from friends) ...otherwise OUCH!!
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