When do you need to schedule maintenance for your diesel engine and what is needed each time?  For your convenience, we've added the preferred maintenance listing.  

7,500 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Rotate Tires
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as required

15,000 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
    •    Rotate tires
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as req.
    •    Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
    •    Inspect steering linkage, suspension and if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
    •    Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
    •    Inspect brake system
    •    Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
    •    Check wheels for endplay and noise
    •    Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
    •    Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms

22,500 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as req.

30,000 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
    •    Rotate tires
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as req.
    •    Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
    •    Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
    •    Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
    •    Inspect brake system
    •    Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
    •    Change the automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
    •    Check wheels for endplay and noise
    •    Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450 / F-550)
    •    Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms

37,500 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as req.

45,000 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
    •    Rotate tires
    •    Inspect engine engine air filter, replace filter as required
    •    Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
    •    Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
    •    Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
    •    Inspect brake system
    •    Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
    •    Check wheels for endplay and noise
    •    Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450 / F-550)
    •    Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms

52,500 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as required

60,000 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
    •    Rotate tires
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as required
    •    Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
    •    Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
    •    Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
    •    Inspect brake system
    •    Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
    •    Change the automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
    •    Change the manual transmission fluid
    •    Check wheels for endplay and noise
    •    Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings
    •    Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
    •    Replace wheel bearing grease seal
    •    Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450 / F-550)
    •    Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms

Talk to our professionals today about scheduling your diesel engine maintenance today and before you decide to replace your truck if you have engine issues, talk to us about Jasper Diesel Engines.   We look forward to working with you to keep your trucks on the road. 

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