F53 Full Fluids Service Price Check
I'm fortunate that my local Ford dealer services large Class A's. They say they have at least 2-3 every single day. We bought our coach used this past fall. Looking to change out all fluids for...
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Engine oil change is no different than your daily driver except for one small problem. The drain plug is directly over the axle. Makes a mess unless you can divert the flow. I cut the bottom out of a gallon jug and use it to direct the oil to my drain pan. Mobile 1 full synthetic is a favorite of may owners. Save $110 and do it your self.
The transmission is the only somewhat challenging project on the list. Ford made it a little harder by installing a 160 deg thermostat controlling oil flow to the external cooler. But there is away for a shade tree mechanic to get-er-done. Watch this YouTube Video and decide if you want to give it a try. Stick with Ford oil and double check what oil type was used for your model year.
To make the brake fluid change easier spend a bit of and buy a pressure bleeder - Amazon
Coolant Flush - use distilled water for the last flush of the cooling system and also to dilute the coolant. 60 cents a gallon at Wally World. Stick with Ford coolant. The thermostat should be OK but replace the gasket when you pull thermostat to flush the block - Amazon
Differential oil I would skip. Maybe at 50K miles but I think the recommend interval is 100K.
Power steering, disconnect the hoses from the pump and let it drain. Measure what came out and refill with the same amount.
Fuel injectors, they should be fine at 9K but you can always start running a could of cans or Sea Form at fill ups. Run the generator also.
The transmission is the only somewhat challenging project on the list. Ford made it a little harder by installing a 160 deg thermostat controlling oil flow to the external cooler. But there is away for a shade tree mechanic to get-er-done. Watch this YouTube Video and decide if you want to give it a try. Stick with Ford oil and double check what oil type was used for your model year.
To make the brake fluid change easier spend a bit of and buy a pressure bleeder - Amazon
Coolant Flush - use distilled water for the last flush of the cooling system and also to dilute the coolant. 60 cents a gallon at Wally World. Stick with Ford coolant. The thermostat should be OK but replace the gasket when you pull thermostat to flush the block - Amazon
Differential oil I would skip. Maybe at 50K miles but I think the recommend interval is 100K.
Power steering, disconnect the hoses from the pump and let it drain. Measure what came out and refill with the same amount.
Fuel injectors, they should be fine at 9K but you can always start running a could of cans or Sea Form at fill ups. Run the generator also.
