Fluid Exchanges

1999 FORD EXPLORER
208,220 MILES
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RMOORE09
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Hello I need an opinion about which fluids I should change. I am wondering because it has 209000 miles and some fluids are original
Heres the rundown

Brake Fluid has never been changed
Power Steering Fluid has never been changed
Differential Oil is original to the vehicle
Transmission Fluid gets regular changes
Oil Changes are original
Radiator flushes are regular.

Could you tell me the difference between Transmission Fluid and Differential Oil? Do I need to change that because its never been changed.
Jan 26, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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RMOORE09
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Oil Changes are regular I mean
Jan 26, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Continue regular maintenance on the items you already do and honestly, all the other things need serviced.
Jan 26, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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RMOORE09
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So I need to change the differential oil, is that expensive to do?
Jan 26, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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With today's oil prices, everything is expensive. However, if you do it yourself, I would say around 25 dollars.
Jan 26, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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RMOORE09
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Ok is it highly recommended I change it or should it be fine? Ive never had problems out of the rear end.
Jan 26, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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