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Explorer

Jun 04, 2013

A case for maintenance

Its a known fact that if your gasser MH and I guess DP too quits/stalls/ YOU are SOL..why? because you have NO brakes or steering instantly.....my wife don't know this....
WOW, descending a mountain, city traffic, climbing 6%...A good case for preventive maintenance.... ..
Ive been stalled twice in bad city traffic....once in Reno NV, and the other in San Antonio,Tx.....both times things I could not for see....in tank fuel pump, and leaking exhaust manifolds burning up my plug wires.....
I take maintenance seriously.........

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13 Replies

crasster
Explorer II
Jun 04, 2013
But if you lose all power & brakes going down a 6% for miles, you'll at least get to see the brightest white you ever have in your life. All you'd have to do is look at your knuckles. :)

I agree, maint is incredibly important. These things are heavy, somewhat tough to manuver, and really should be in great condition on the road.
Gale_Hawkins
Explorer
Jun 04, 2013
Good point. This is the reason loosing the engine or transmission can be deadly going down a mountain.
Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Jun 04, 2013
Well, you don't exactly lose the brakes and steering entirely, but they do require significantly more muscle to operate when the power assist systems fail.