DFCM draining...
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02-26-2014, 09:45 PM
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I can help Matt...It's because all people don't think or rationalize the same as you or I or the guy down the road. We have different experience and opinions. Been this way since the cave man. haaa haa
Great inventions, discoveries and breakthroughs didn't come from sheep
(easy now...not calling anyone a sheep).
I'm glad there are people that ask questions. I'm an A&P mechanic and constantly update maintenance and operation manuals. The publications are intentionally not bound so we can remove and replace pages. Examples of updates are...
1. Procedure clarification or improvement
2. Addition of PM action and/or interval
3. Removal of PM (Many PM's were found to be unnecessary, performing them only caused parts fatigue).
4. Spelling and grammer
Nothing gets changed by following the herd. At this point I personally don't give a rats behind on who does what. My thoughts are on taking the gray out of the "semantics of a single sentence" especially
when that sentence is written by the OEM who decides who pays a potential $12K price tag.
I Follow OEM manuals religeously, Because of the dialogue in this thread and kper05 sparking the thought to question the interpretation of the manuel I am going to do a 180 and start draining my DFCM once a month unless I see an OEM clarification to do otherwise. .
Great inventions, discoveries and breakthroughs didn't come from sheep
(easy now...not calling anyone a sheep).
I'm glad there are people that ask questions. I'm an A&P mechanic and constantly update maintenance and operation manuals. The publications are intentionally not bound so we can remove and replace pages. Examples of updates are...
1. Procedure clarification or improvement
2. Addition of PM action and/or interval
3. Removal of PM (Many PM's were found to be unnecessary, performing them only caused parts fatigue).
4. Spelling and grammer
Nothing gets changed by following the herd. At this point I personally don't give a rats behind on who does what. My thoughts are on taking the gray out of the "semantics of a single sentence" especially
when that sentence is written by the OEM who decides who pays a potential $12K price tag.
I Follow OEM manuals religeously, Because of the dialogue in this thread and kper05 sparking the thought to question the interpretation of the manuel I am going to do a 180 and start draining my DFCM once a month unless I see an OEM clarification to do otherwise. .
BTW: Those sheep.......ya might wanta keep them away from the folks in Texas........
Just saying........Ya never know.........
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02-26-2014, 09:55 PM
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Put the key in the ignition......turn on, But do not start.
Turn the head lamps on then off 4 times in quick succession (max 6 seconds).
Then honk the horn for 2 seconds.
Get out of the truck........look underneath. Diesel is flowing out of the filter/water separator for 10 seconds.
Did you put the jar under the drain port prior to all the above.........
Ya gotta love smart azzes..........
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02-27-2014, 04:07 AM
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02-27-2014, 06:09 AM
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#155
02-27-2014, 06:17 AM
I'll buy that and even admit to doing it! Still not the same as just waiting for the light of doom to appear.
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02-27-2014, 07:33 AM
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02-27-2014, 08:19 AM
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02-27-2014, 08:40 AM
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Of course even once a month doesn't help the one "bad fill". Then it's all about relying on the WIF to hopefully save our butts.
...curious as to what your seeing in the jar when draining on some of your longer intervals?
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(just kidding Javi1, no ill intent)
hmmmm
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BTW not having a working thyroid is a bitch...
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This thread!! lol When im running hard in the summer i drain it weekly,i would also say it makes a difference if u let it sit overnight before draining lets the water accumualte in the bottom of the housing. This is what i have noticed in equipment at work i would assume it would apply to these trucks also,same basic filtering principle.
#162
02-27-2014, 10:29 AM
On a more serious note, when not traveling, I fill up once a week. My interval for checking/draining the filter should be different than someone who fills up more or less than I do per week or month. Using engine hours, gallons used or miles would be a much better maintenance interval than monthly.
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02-27-2014, 10:35 AM
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got some med issues myself. Somebody used the lolly pop ribbing on me awhile back when I was bragging about myself and I just had to use it
The thread kind of moved passed the "bitch, bitch, bitch" , "lazy or not" subject quite a few pages ago.
I'm not lazy either
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02-27-2014, 10:57 AM
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Early on in this thread, I posted about my 78 year old neighbor who has a 6.7L and finds it difficult to climb under his truck (two wheel drive with running boards). He has a host of medical issues that he doesn't "share". He's a proud man and only retired 3 years ago. The only complaint he has was the diesel running down his arm.
He tows a large 5th wheel (buying a Prius is not an option).
He now chooses to drain "once in awhile". He's not a lazy American.
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02-27-2014, 11:10 AM
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phil-turbodiesel where are you getting these pictures! ILMAO
I'm not lazy either, I just don't want to break my nails!
Just kidding.
Hey guys, is it ok to pour the fuel back in my tank? My uncle just tossed it on the ground.
Obviously if there is any water or dirt in it I won't but what's the best way to get rid of it? Put it in the garbage?
I'm not lazy either, I just don't want to break my nails!
Just kidding.Hey guys, is it ok to pour the fuel back in my tank? My uncle just tossed it on the ground.
Obviously if there is any water or dirt in it I won't but what's the best way to get rid of it? Put it in the garbage?