Spring is almost here March BS thread!
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I have never heard of that brand of chocolates. I am assuming these are for your wife?
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You have never heard of Godiva chocolate? Shame, shame. I bet Beth has. They are wonderful.
Troy...2004 Ford F350 Rear Window and Gasket
Troy...2004 Ford F350 Rear Window and Gasket
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But she's protecting my freedom. Totally worth it
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Your chances with a OEM t-stat are much better of working then any aftermarket one from Napa or something like that. The aftermarket ones are always crap. I never buy anything but OEM when it comes to t-stats.
I have never heard of that brand of chocolates. I am assuming these are for your wife?
I have never heard of that brand of chocolates. I am assuming these are for your wife?
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Ok guys, on the t-stat debate, it is electronically impossible for it to improve mileage. The computer naturally has two settings for fuel use. Open and closed loop. When it gets to a certain temp, it will use less fuel then when cold. It won't continue to use less just cause its slightly warmer. Not to mention 8* in the coolant won't equal the same in the combustion chamber.
If it was this simple, itd be that way outta the box. What warmer temps can do is give better heat.w Otherwise heat = wear. Warmer means oil breaks down quicker, engine stress more, and tranny as well.
If it was this simple, itd be that way outta the box. What warmer temps can do is give better heat.w Otherwise heat = wear. Warmer means oil breaks down quicker, engine stress more, and tranny as well.
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That is cool!
I am sure she has. LOL
I might be thru hutch this weekend so if he still has it I may pick it up.
No dark chocolate for me.
Both trees are hard to come by! LOL
You have never heard of Godiva chocolate? Shame, shame. I bet Beth has. They are wonderful.
Troy...2004 Ford F350 Rear Window and Gasket
Troy...2004 Ford F350 Rear Window and Gasket
I might be thru hutch this weekend so if he still has it I may pick it up.
No dark chocolate for me.
Both trees are hard to come by! LOL
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Ok guys, on the t-stat debate, it is electronically impossible for it to improve mileage. The computer naturally has two settings for fuel use. Open and closed loop. When it gets to a certain temp, it will use less fuel then when cold. It won't continue to use less just cause its slightly warmer. Not to mention 8* in the coolant won't equal the same in the combustion chamber.
If it was this simple, itd be that way outta the box. What warmer temps can do is give better heat.w Otherwise heat = wear. Warmer means oil breaks down quicker, engine stress more, and tranny as well.
If it was this simple, itd be that way outta the box. What warmer temps can do is give better heat.w Otherwise heat = wear. Warmer means oil breaks down quicker, engine stress more, and tranny as well.
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Ok guys, on the t-stat debate, it is electronically impossible for it to improve mileage. The computer naturally has two settings for fuel use. Open and closed loop. When it gets to a certain temp, it will use less fuel then when cold. It won't continue to use less just cause its slightly warmer. Not to mention 8* in the coolant won't equal the same in the combustion chamber.
If it was this simple, itd be that way outta the box. What warmer temps can do is give better heat.w Otherwise heat = wear. Warmer means oil breaks down quicker, engine stress more, and tranny as well.
If it was this simple, itd be that way outta the box. What warmer temps can do is give better heat.w Otherwise heat = wear. Warmer means oil breaks down quicker, engine stress more, and tranny as well.
How's the plasticmobile doing?
Katie is driving ours for the first time in a week or so. I'll know about the oil leak when she gets home. It might still leak a little bit. I didn't RTV the corners of the valve cover where the head and timing chain cover come together. It wouldn't set this time of year anyway without a warm garage to put it in.