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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What great feedback! I didn't expect step by step instructions! I think I just needed some encouragement to try these things myself.
I agree with those that are saying to wait for schedule unless there is an obvious problem or color, and there isn't.
So let's look at the list again.
Engine oil: Like I said, I've already done that. I've NEVER had anyone change oil in my vehicles in 40 years.
Transmission flush : I'm going to look at fluid and if it is good color, do nothing. At most, I will drain what I can and not pay for the whole thing.
Brake fluid: Do believe I can do this myself.
Coolant flush: I know I can do this one.
Differential gear oil: I'm going to pull the plug, check the level and color and likely do nothing.
Power Steering fluid: I believe I can do this.
Fuel injection and induction cleaning: I didn't realize that using Sea Foam (or the like) was commonly acceptable. Wondered if it was a bit of "snake oil". But I'm open for it. You are correct, how dirty can they be with 233 hours on the engine.
It runs and shifts like a top. Never a hiccup. We are doing an 8k mile trip this summer, so I wanted to go overboard.
Any of the rubber items at 7 years? belt? hoses? I've poked around a bit and all looks nice. Only thing I've seen that aren't new looking are the bushings on steering arms, stabilizers and leaf springs. They aren't missing peaces, but more cracked and split than I expected to see. I read somewhere that this is normal and don't worry until you have a noticeable problem?
I agree with those that are saying to wait for schedule unless there is an obvious problem or color, and there isn't.
So let's look at the list again.
Engine oil: Like I said, I've already done that. I've NEVER had anyone change oil in my vehicles in 40 years.
Transmission flush : I'm going to look at fluid and if it is good color, do nothing. At most, I will drain what I can and not pay for the whole thing.
Brake fluid: Do believe I can do this myself.
Coolant flush: I know I can do this one.
Differential gear oil: I'm going to pull the plug, check the level and color and likely do nothing.
Power Steering fluid: I believe I can do this.
Fuel injection and induction cleaning: I didn't realize that using Sea Foam (or the like) was commonly acceptable. Wondered if it was a bit of "snake oil". But I'm open for it. You are correct, how dirty can they be with 233 hours on the engine.
It runs and shifts like a top. Never a hiccup. We are doing an 8k mile trip this summer, so I wanted to go overboard.
Any of the rubber items at 7 years? belt? hoses? I've poked around a bit and all looks nice. Only thing I've seen that aren't new looking are the bushings on steering arms, stabilizers and leaf springs. They aren't missing peaces, but more cracked and split than I expected to see. I read somewhere that this is normal and don't worry until you have a noticeable problem?
