2025-08-26

• Went on walk this morning.
• Back has been hurting in mornings recenctly so that jogging has seemed ill advised.
• Picked up van from Stonum yesterday.
• Ford E350 VIN: 1FBNE3BLXBDA18764
• 5.4-L V8 (corresponding to 'L' in VIN)
• Miles: 112640.
• Findings:
  • TPMS had seemed to malfunction.
  • Gauge at gas-station was probably reporting pressure too low.
  • Right-side turn-signal had seemed to be out.
  • Possibly intermittent connection to one of the bulbs.
  • Bring back when problem becomes persistent.
  • Each of two tires is down to 3/32-inch and needs replacement.
  • Each of other two is at 8/32-inch.
  • Tires are work on inside; alignment recommended.
  • Very small leak at transmission-cooler line-fitting: monitor at next service.
  • Rear differential-fluid is dark, and replacement is recommended.
  • Cover-seal is seeping; recommend replacement.
  • Front shocks are leaking: replacement is recommended.
• Work done:
  • Oil & filter changed.
  • Tires pressurized properly.
  • Tires rotated.
• Bought file-folders and empty, portable file-case for desk at home.