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Lube / Filter service in Central Fl.

January 22, 2014, 12:26:37 pm

Anyone have recommendations for a quality service facility near Lake Wales / Winter Haven / Avon Park ?  Looking for oil change / oil & fuel filters / lube.

Thanks as usual :-)

Jon H

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Reply #1 – January 22, 2014, 02:58:52 pm

Jon,
  We live in Lake Wales and have used Patton Tires located on Rt 17. Ask for the owner, Darryl Patton and tell him Ed Pan recommends him highly! I got my set of Michelines for our coach from them via the FMCA prog. He services big rigs and school busses- and has serviced my brakes, and is aware of Meritor and clay based grease, etc.. He certainly can do your needed lube and filter change. But still be certain you emphasize using clay-based grease on the brakes- just as a precaution. One just can't be too careful with this issue; too expensive an error to experience! Don't ask how I know!
  Sure wish we were home so we could invite you to our place in Lake Ashton just about 4 miles from Patton Tires! But as I write this reply, I am visiting in Manila in the Philippines and will not be back till Mar. 4. Too bad- would have loved to visit with you!
  Maybe when you are around our place again in the future, do call us!
Ed and Sue Pan

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Reply #2 – January 22, 2014, 10:27:35 pm

Look for a SpeedCo in that area. They do a good job and the price is reasonable. I have had them do my coach the last two times.

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Reply #3 – January 22, 2014, 10:37:16 pm

   Unfortunately no Speedco's in Fl.  According to their website the closest one would be in Brunswick Ga.  They would have been my first choice if within a reasonable distance.

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Reply #4 – January 23, 2014, 06:25:51 am

There is one I use on I75 in GA

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Reply #5 – January 23, 2014, 07:52:28 am

The PO of our '98 320 had his servicing done at Cummins in Ocala.  Pretty centralized but probably not the cheapest.

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Reply #6 – January 23, 2014, 11:18:59 am

Cummins Ocala is excellent - they are also a Coach Care member and have good parking with hookups available at no cost.

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