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Old 11-20-2011, 04:27 PM
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Hey there everybody, just wondering how each of you store your truck's maintenance work orders and or logs. In binder? Folder? I always found this to be interesting.

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Put everything in a folder, from mods to receipts for oil/filters.
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Hanging file folder in a filing cabinet.
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All records and receipts go in my owners manual in the glove box. Everything is with the truck, that way if I travel or need it while on the road. It there.
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I have a two drawer file cabinet for all that stuff and the wife's stuff. I wish I had one with a lock because the kids are always rearranging the papers.
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If you're one of those people that gets *everything* done at the dealer, it's pretty easy - Ford keeps all of the records for you at www.flmowner.com

problem is the dealer enters the data, and I'm not sure that whoever they have entering the data understands english.

I had "tire rotation" entered as "steering". Also, if you have anything non-standard done it's entered as UNKNOWN, but the cost, odometer and servicing dealer are still listed.
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I have a hanging file in the console. I put everything in there. I also keep a log with the date, mileage and gallons at the fill up. On that log I put the date mileage and maintenance. All records kept nice and neat with the truck.
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I keep only the recent work records and oil change records with my truck, and the older records are put away. It's impossible to keep them in the truck. My last F150 had approximately 60 oil changes, 2 alternators, 1 starter, 4 brake jobs, 4 batteries, 2 serpentine belts, 1 idler arm... to say nothing of the dozens of other routine service items.

If I carried all this with me, I'd need to pull a trailer!
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Originally Posted by Mustang1964s
I also keep a log with the date, mileage and gallons at the fill up. On that log I put the date mileage and maintenance.
If you have a smart phone, there is probably an app for that.

I have a Motorola Droid and I'm using an app called ACar. I use it to keep track of fill-ups and maintenance on my three vehicles. Does a great job!
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