majorgator wrote:jfkmk wrote:
The best thing you can do is keep those fluids fresh! Oil, trans fluid, transfer case and differential. Maintain it as close to stock as possible. Avoid the PCM tune, chips and CAI. Could they boost power? Maybe. But, they can also cause problems and are rarely worth the cost.
Ignore this comment. Good quality tunes are well worth the money and can rarely be pinpointed as the cause of any problems.
dballentine wrote:sriethman wrote:
I Have a 2002 Ford F-250 5.4L with only 73,000 miles on it! Other than just regular maintenance what else can I do to it to make last longer! It runs great now just want to maintain it! Main thing I'm concerned about is the transmission! I do more of the traveling in summer than any other time! If anyone has put in a chip for a truck like this I would also like to know if it helped with fuel or power! Thanks
If you don't already have them, external engine and transmission oil coolers would be a good idea.
Follow your Owner's Manual "Severe Service" maintenance schedule.
jfkmk wrote:
The best thing you can do is keep those fluids fresh! Oil, trans fluid, transfer case and differential. Maintain it as close to stock as possible. Avoid the PCM tune, chips and CAI. Could they boost power? Maybe. But, they can also cause problems and are rarely worth the cost.
sriethman wrote:
I Have a 2002 Ford F-250 5.4L with only 73,000 miles on it! Other than just regular maintenance what else can I do to it to make last longer! It runs great now just want to maintain it! Main thing I'm concerned about is the transmission! I do more of the traveling in summer than any other time! If anyone has put in a chip for a truck like this I would also like to know if it helped with fuel or power! Thanks
