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Originally Posted by A930Rocket
Drained the transmission fluid on my 2014 F150, replaced the filter and added 6.2 quarts of Meron LV. It’s been 130k since I last did it.
Then replaced the low oil pressure sensor. I was in stop and go traffic the other day and did not hear it “ding” but when I hit the gas pedal, it didn’t go anywhere. I realized the engine had shut off, so I put it in neutral, started it back up and fortunately, drove the half mile home on pins and needles. Makes me wonder what would happen if I was doing 70 on the highway. With 230k on the clock, hopefully that’s all it is…..
Next weekend: a new pair of leaf springs….
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Mine's an '02 Silverado and probably wouldn't hurt to do a similar service on my tranny. Why tempt fate when you attain over 240K miles?
I did have the faulty driver side door latch replaced by my mechanic last week. The part was ~$26 and my mechanic asked for $150 for the job. I gave him $200, firmly shook his hand, and while looking him straight in the eye said "Thank you!".
Maybe I could have done the job - but there's quite a few control rods going in different directions with plastic pieces involved and with my large hands and tendency to force things too much sometimes I didn't want to risk it.
He's had my 914 for a couple months and I'm getting it back tomorrow. Nothing major done - check everything over, replace emergency brake cables, some fuel lines, beef up the battery shelf, and treat the undersides with some corrosion products I bought.
I had replaced the OEM fuel pump earlier this year with a modern one and it really made a difference. Sucker starts right up now and runs like a scalded cat!
I just ordered a "tune up" kit for my Echo SRM 225 weedwacker which should arrive tomorrow. I've had it for a few years and lately has been a little stubborn in starting up. This kit has a new carb, gaskets, fuel filter & lines, grommet, plug, (2) air filters, and (2) primer bulbs. All for $16! I was given a trimmer just like it that the owner couldn't get to run so I ordered two of these "tune up" kits hoping it's what the other one needs.