Med 11 engine issues flagged; district reviews aging apparatus
Officials reported Med 11 was returned from E.L.M. Repair with exhaust modifications; technicians said the MaxxForce 7 engine has no computer fix and can fail around 105,000 miles. The fire district also reviewed the age and condition of several apparatus.
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Larry Oehmichen reported that Med 11 was sent to E.L.M. Repair for retuning and that E.L.M. completed exhaust modifications and was working to clear numerous diagnostic codes. He relayed E.L.M.'s assessment that the vehicle's MaxxForce 7 engine has no computer fix and that these engines tend to fail at about 105,000 miles; the vendor advised regular oil changes and avoiding heavy operation.
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