Fuel for Thought
Preemptive Work
The van is approaching 500,000 miles. Most Sprinter drivers I know had to replace their transmission between 350,000-480,000 miles. Team Jenemy made it just past 512,000. We’re in the slow season for freight, and I wanted to replace the transmission on my own terms. I only heard good reviews of Silver Star Transmission, so I came up with a plan to go to the transmission. In mid-February I contacted Susan at Silver Star to order a transmission for the first week in April. They don’t need that kind of lead time, since they have transmissions ready to go. I then got on the calendar at Max Baker’s American Transmission for the installation. Monday of last week I confirmed my appointment with Max and called Susan to firm up the order. Silver Star delivered the transmission and torque converter to Max’s on Wednesday, and I arrived later that evening, so everything could come together Thursday morning. By 4:30 PM Thursday, Max was test driving the van. Amazon.com couldn’t have made a transaction so easy and smooth. Both Silver Star Transmission and American Transmission get two thumbs up. And the van is running smoooth.
Silver Star Transmission
214 W. Edmond Rd
Edmond, Oklahoma 73003
www.silverstartransmission
American Transmission Inc.
2424 S. Walker Ave
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73109
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