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BigCanoe
Explorer
Mar 27, 2017

What fluids to service in used RV?

After buying a used 2008 gas RV with the Ford E450 v10 with less than 10k miles, we want to do some preventive maintenance.

What fluids should we change?
Brake
Oil and filter
Coolant
Transmission
Power steering

Other engine items?
Serpentine belt
Air filter
Fuel filters

Generator oil and fuel filters?

Anything else?
Inspect hoses

Thanks!

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  • I bought a 2007 with 18,000 miles so figured since I got it from the original owner I had some idea on what was or was not done. I dumped the trans fluid and replaced the filter, changed motor oil and filter, changed oil in the generator. It has a special engine air fliter so I washed it and oiled it. Added new front and rear upgraded sway bars. Added Scan-Gage to monitor the various systems. In a few weeks will change out the rear axle fluid and flush the brake fluid. I also had to tighten down the roof a/c unit as it got a bit loose and allowed some rain water to dribble in, might want to check that mounting for tightness. Added new tire valve stems to allow the tire monitor system senders to fit easily on the rear duals. Your going to have a blast with your new to you rig.