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500,000 with UOA
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: St. Louis, Mo.
Phinner - I think they are talking in terms of salt belt truck vs. a southern truck that doesnt get much rust from salt & snow.
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Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Texas
I used it religiously on the first set of injectors. On the newer set, I either use some or get fuel that has at least B5 in it. B5 is pretty common around here so the added lubricity in that means I can skip the additive.
Mostly a tow tune because I forget to switch it back, but economy or if I want a little more pep the daily driver tune.
I went with new injectors. All AD.
Not as much as I used to, but still pretty regular. I've got the 25' gooseneck on the back of it right now from today.
Ouch.
Not as much as I used to, but still pretty regular. I've got the 25' gooseneck on the back of it right now from today.
Ouch.
It's a Van Gogh
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Elk Grove, CA
Well done Chris! They don't get there on their own. 
Not a lot of repairs given the miles. The things you'd expect just not many of them. IIRC you had more trouble with shocks than anything else. Still like the nifty backup light install.
Agreed on the leather. If you're in the saddle for a few hours, or just hot and sweaty after work, I want something that breathes!
Not a lot of repairs given the miles. The things you'd expect just not many of them. IIRC you had more trouble with shocks than anything else. Still like the nifty backup light install.
Agreed on the leather. If you're in the saddle for a few hours, or just hot and sweaty after work, I want something that breathes!
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From: Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Took my truck in to get the glow plugs replaced (5 of them were bad) to a shop that only works on ford diesels.
They had a 7.3 superduty in there this morning that is used as a pilot car. Owner said it had over 600,000 miles.
They had a 7.3 superduty in there this morning that is used as a pilot car. Owner said it had over 600,000 miles.
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From: carmichael, ca
Makes sense. SGarder's comment got me thinking that maybe a Texas truck was different in some way. Maybe bigger like all things from Texas. 😄
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Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Texas
Today the UOA came back from Blackstone.
I've taken to running Valvoline Premium Blue in the winter time because the engine just sounds better when cold running that stuff. Maybe the lower viscosity is why it sounds better when cold. Poor mans synthetic I guess.
I've taken to running Valvoline Premium Blue in the winter time because the engine just sounds better when cold running that stuff. Maybe the lower viscosity is why it sounds better when cold. Poor mans synthetic I guess.
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From: Sioux Falls, SD
Congrats on the milestone Chris! All your maintenance practices/procedures have got to be 100% on the mark. Not only is your most current oil analysis impressive - they all look great.
You have been on FTE pretty much since the beginning (I like to call you guys "First Ones") and your knowledge & expertise has helped me and countless others. Congrats again & I look forward to the million mile oil analysis!
Can anyone say - "attention to detail!"
You have been on FTE pretty much since the beginning (I like to call you guys "First Ones") and your knowledge & expertise has helped me and countless others. Congrats again & I look forward to the million mile oil analysis!
Can anyone say - "attention to detail!"
