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Changing oil/filter in the Ford Transit with the 3.5 EcoBlaster is a major PIA and also very messy. No matter how careful one is when removing the oil filter, oil ends up on the turbo plumbing, crossmembers, floor and anything else within 10 feet. Today, oil change #29, I finally did it free...

What is the going rate for a cargo van DOT Inspection? Today I was quoted $103 + $3 for the sticker. The most I ever paid was $50.

The following are my year totals for a Ford Transit T-350, long and tall, 3.5L EcoBlaster, 3.31 rears. In October I put on larger tires (245/75 R16) and corrected my mileage by 8%. .

The following are mileage stats for my Ford Transit 350, high roof, extended length, 3.5 EcoBlaster, 3.31 rears for October, November, December 2015 and January 2016: Miles 23,339 Gallons 1,357.8 m.p.g. 17.2 p.p.g. $1.93 Espar B4 installed in November.

Are any E.O. members using this product on either their personal car or expedite vehicle? The GasPods appear to be an alternative to Airtabs. Perusing the GasPod website, most of the technical data seems to be anecdotal. Not much scientific data other than a couple of pictures of some really...

The following is an update from this thread: http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/61736-cargo-van-maintenance-costs.html Listed below are the costs for maintaining a 2004 Chevrolet 3500, long wheelbase 6.0 V-8 slop bucket, for the first 792,000 miles as it came from the...

I came across this little gem while searching for some Ford T-350 info. 2015 Chevrolet Express 3500 vs. 2014 Ford Transit Connect: Compare reviews, safety ratings, fuel economy, etc.

Flattop's thread about automatic transmissions in trucks and my recent reading about the European NV 400 available with a manual transmission got thinking... If you could magically add a 5 or 6 speed manual transmission to your current van at no cost would you do it or stick with the auto...

Has anyone replaced a fuel pump on a 2004 or newer GM van? I have an 04 Chevy, 6.0 with the fuel filter integrated into the fuel pump. This past week I noticed a high pitched whining noise coming from what I suspect is the fuel pump, or more correctly the fuel filter causing the pump to work...

The following is an update from this thread: http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/57733-cargo-van-maintenance-costs.html Listed below are the costs for maintaining a 2004 Chevrolet 3500, long wheelbase 6.0 V-8 slop bucket, for the first 730,000 miles as it came from the...

The following is an update from this thread: http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/46492-maintenance-costs-2004-cargo-van.html Listed below are the costs for maintaining a 2004 Chevrolet 3500, long wheelbase 6.0 V-8 slop bucket, for the first 650,000 miles as it came from the...

Purgoose posted this reply and link in another thread. I'm interested in this vehicle and tried to contact Maxx several times a year or so ago without success. Purgoose or anyone else done business with these people? I welcome E.O. members to click on the link and help me decipher exactly...

At 544,000 miles young my 2004 Chevy died. Oil pressure dropped and is barely registering at idle. Time to make a decision on what to do. I was hoping to get through the winter and come spring buy a cube, Max or HCV. Now I'm not sure what to do. My mechanic will drop in a rebuilt or junker...

Listed below are the costs for maintaining a 2004 Chevrolet 3500, long wheelbase 6.0 V-8 slop bucket, for the first 500,000 miles as it came from the factory. The costs do not include the installation or maintenance of extras such as a bed, insulation, flooring, radios, house batteries etc. It...

Below are some yearly average statistics for a 2004, 6.0, Chevrolet 3500 extended cargo van. This van was put into service April, 2004. It replaced a 1998, 5.8, 3500 extended van. The stats for 2004 include both vans with Jan, Feb, March and part of April for the 1998 van. Until sometime in...

Yesterday while changing oil I noticed both A-arms were making contact with the rubber stop block thingies while the wheels were flat on the ground. I have been on my back under this van about 75 times contemplating expediting, life, corrosion and ladder frames while the oil drained and never...

Can plastic headlight lenses be buffed out with something like jewelers rouge? After 400,000 miles mine have become pitted and sandblasted.

If you are running a newer Cummins, Caterpillar, Mercedes or Detroit Diesel engine; would your truck start in -25 degrees or colder (I'm talking actual temps, not windchill) after sitting for 24 hours without starting aids or a block heater? If you have some type of self contained starting aid...

YouTube - Trucks vs. Bridge full version My son sent me this link. Many of the "victims" appear to be rental or leased trucks.