Ford F-350 servicing for Caloundra owners
We're on your doorstep from Caloundra, so most Ford F-350 owners drop the truck off in the morning and collect it the same afternoon. An F-350 pulling a fifth-wheel is working near the top of its design envelope most of the time it's loaded. That makes fluid condition, cooling performance and brake capacity the things worth inspecting closely, rather than treating the service as an oil change with a stamp.
What a Ford F-350 service costs
| Service | Fits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| HD minor service | Ford F-350 | $599 |
| Additional work | Anything found on inspection | Quoted before we proceed |
What's included
- Premium Penrite oil to the Ford F-350's full factory capacity — roughly 12.3 litres of 10W-30 on the 6.7 Power Stroke
- OEM oil filter and genuine parts where applicable
- Full safety inspection: brakes, steering, suspension, tyres and underbody corrosion
- Factory-level scan-tool health check with fault codes and, on diesels, DPF regeneration history
- Driveline, transmission and coolant condition assessed against your actual towing use
- Logbook stamped so your manufacturer warranty and consumer-law rights stay intact
Ford F-350 service schedule
| Interval | What we do | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Every 12,000 km / 12 months | HD minor service — oil, filter, full inspection | $599 |
| Every 12 months | Fuel filter set | Quoted |
| 40,000 km with heavy towing | Transmission fluid and filter service | Quoted |
| Every 40,000 km | Diffs and transfer case fluid | Quoted |
| Each service | Tow setup, brake controller and tyre load check | Included |
Common Ford F-350 faults we see on Caloundra trucks
- Transmission and diff heat under sustained heavy towing
- Dual-rear-wheel inner tyre wear and pressure issues
- Fuel filter and injector wear at high kilometres
- DPF cycles interrupted by short unloaded weekday trips
- Rear suspension sag and hitch geometry under gooseneck loads
- Brake controller calibration drift between trailers
Getting here from Caloundra
Our workshop is at 46 Regent St, Caloundra — on your doorstep from Caloundra. If you're coming in from Golden Beach, Kings Beach and Currimundi, call ahead on 0495 055 559 and we'll have a hoist free when you arrive. Caloundra trucks that tow regularly get extra attention on driveline fluid condition, brakes and cooling, because that's where local towing use shows up first.
Ford F-350 minor servicing is fixed at $599 for Caloundra customers — no dealer premium, no surprises, logbook stamped.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I get my Ford F-350 serviced near Caloundra?
- American Truck Centre at 46 Regent St, Caloundra — on your doorstep from Caloundra. We're a dedicated American truck workshop, not a general mechanic, with the tooling, oils and factory-level scan tools a Ford F-350 needs.
- Do you service dual-rear-wheel F-350s?
- Yes, including inner tyre condition and pressure, hub and brake inspection, and hitch setup appropriate to the loads the truck carries.
- How much is an F-350 service?
- $599 for the HD minor service, with additional driveline, fuel filter and emissions work quoted before we proceed.
- Is American Truck Centre actually in Caloundra?
- Yes — we're at 46 Regent St, Caloundra, in the town itself, not a satellite branch of a Brisbane workshop.
Other trucks we service in Caloundra
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