30K Service
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02-19-2000 | 09:02 PM
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30K Service
Well, next week, I'm bringing my 1997 F250 XCab into the shop for its 30,000 service.
Here are the things that I will ask them to investigate. I've only had the truck since October and didn't notice these at first. Of course it only really got cold up here in the last few weeks.
1. Possible piston slap. Have heard something which sounds like it 2-3 times
during the last few weeks. It's not very frequent and of course by the time it does get more frequent, it will be past the 36,000 mark, I'm sure.
2. Belt or pulley noise on cold mornings at startup.
3. Thumb/vibration when driving. Feels like a cold spot or flat spot on a tire. Also feels like my old explorer used to feel like when the hubs didn't disengage for 2WD.
4. Groan/moan from transmission (automatic) in 1st/2nd when car is very cold.
Anyone have anything else I should suggest they check out? Anyone had these or similar problems?
I will also talk to them about the following tasks to schedule.
1. Door Cracks (both sides).
2. Exhaust relocation.
3. Door ajar problem. (only occasional)
Here are the things that I will ask them to investigate. I've only had the truck since October and didn't notice these at first. Of course it only really got cold up here in the last few weeks.
1. Possible piston slap. Have heard something which sounds like it 2-3 times
during the last few weeks. It's not very frequent and of course by the time it does get more frequent, it will be past the 36,000 mark, I'm sure.
2. Belt or pulley noise on cold mornings at startup.
3. Thumb/vibration when driving. Feels like a cold spot or flat spot on a tire. Also feels like my old explorer used to feel like when the hubs didn't disengage for 2WD.
4. Groan/moan from transmission (automatic) in 1st/2nd when car is very cold.
Anyone have anything else I should suggest they check out? Anyone had these or similar problems?
I will also talk to them about the following tasks to schedule.
1. Door Cracks (both sides).
2. Exhaust relocation.
3. Door ajar problem. (only occasional)
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02-20-2000 | 12:30 AM
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Hedge,
# 4 is normal under those conditions. Don't sweat this one.
Trans fluid/filter change service is a good preventative maintenance task if it has not been done previously.
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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)
# 4 is normal under those conditions. Don't sweat this one.
Trans fluid/filter change service is a good preventative maintenance task if it has not been done previously.
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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)