any one do there own maintenance on trucks?

ctsc87

Member
hello i have started to do more and more of my own work on my trucks i have sprinter 2500 and p500 i have notice there are a lot places to be greased i just want to make sure im getting all of them does anyone have a list or know where i can find a list of all spots that are recommended to be greased.

thanks for any help
 

MrFedEx

Engorged Member
hello i have started to do more and more of my own work on my trucks i have sprinter 2500 and p500 i have notice there are a lot places to be greased i just want to make sure im getting all of them does anyone have a list or know where i can find a list of all spots that are recommended to be greased.

thanks for any help

I can think of one area that will need to be thoroughly greased if you want to be "one" with Fred. SOP at FedEx, no matter which division you work for.
 

HomeDelivery

Well-Known Member
as a driver that can do proper maintenance on these vehicles, I'll offer my services to change the oil, brake lining, fluid changes... for a much lower cost than what any shop charges.

I did a simple oil/ filter change on a standard cargo van for only $10 labor + costs of supplies. Internet resources are pretty much spot-on for the GMC / Ford vans.... and since the contractor was my regular boss at the time, he told me I'm allowed to bring it home. Heck, I clean the inside of the van anyways since I like to be neat.

I also change out the wiper blades and any burnt bulbs at no charge; just the cost of the part since my contractor had treated me good in the past <shrugs>

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@ your terminal, pool some resources/network with other contractors... some have formed together for fleet maintenance/repair with a few outside companies at a substantial discount.

Express should share some of their networks of service personnel that works on their vehicles to see who are interested in also working on Ground/ HD vehicles as well; only makes sense but this company can't even comprehend this suggestion

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as for your sprinter, lots of online forums for that

The Unofficial Resource For Sprinter Van Enthusiasts

that's a good site to research that vehicle; I remember the local mechanic had overfilled the crankcase because he was using older sprinter specs... I brought it to the attention of the contractor & told him that'll ruin the bearings if left that way! we drained some out, verified the level on the dipstick & moved on with our day.
 

bbsam

Moderator
Staff member
I used to do some of my own, but found there is too much for me to do with my limited vehicular knowledge. I have drivers running the trucks, so for their safety and the public at large, I leave preventative maintenance to professional mechanics.
 

MrFedEx

Engorged Member
I used to do some of my own, but found there is too much for me to do with my limited vehicular knowledge. I have drivers running the trucks, so for their safety and the public at large, I leave preventative maintenance to professional mechanics.

Do you grease-up with 90 WT or do you use 10-40? I hear Fred likes 10-30.
 

ctsc87

Member
i am no certified mechanic but i am able to do a a lot of the stuff on my own. I am just curious of trying to find and list of all spots to grease i know of a handful im just trying to make sure i am getting them all like you said there are drivers driving them so its their safety plus every other driver on the road with my fleet of trucks.
 
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