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I'm late to this show but I felt I could add to the conversation. I carry a big clear pretzel jar with me. Anytime I refuel at anything but a truck stop ( make that a busy truck stop) I run a few gallons into the truck and then take a sample in my jar. Yeah, it's a PITA and I get some strange looks but I have read so many fuel contamination threads on the various diesel sites and the repairs are so expensive that I think it's worth the effort. just a suggestion for anyone who is interested.
And kudos to thee OP. As one old geezer to another I salute your resolve and I'm glad you didn't have to take the hit on the bill.
And kudos to thee OP. As one old geezer to another I salute your resolve and I'm glad you didn't have to take the hit on the bill.
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Awesome. Thats usually our March destination for spring break with the oldest, but he chose Nashville for next year. Did the Lake Whippoorwill KOA last March... backed her right onto the lake. Incredible park.
Not sure where I will end up with the dogs early January. Have to test out the new 50 gallon Titan somehow, ya know. Wife still has a real job so she can't come out and play. Bummer.
Not sure where I will end up with the dogs early January. Have to test out the new 50 gallon Titan somehow, ya know. Wife still has a real job so she can't come out and play. Bummer.
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From: coldwater Michigan
UPDATE
Sorry I haven't gotten back in a while but I wanted to let everyone know that my truck back and it's been it's running fine since I got it back.
I've been to California and back while pulling my 5ver and it's performed well!
Fuel mileage at 70mph was average 10.78mpg both ways !
I had the Turbo fixed as well. Needed a gasket and a coolant line replaced.
I've been to California and back while pulling my 5ver and it's performed well!
Fuel mileage at 70mph was average 10.78mpg both ways !
I had the Turbo fixed as well. Needed a gasket and a coolant line replaced.
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From: coldwater Michigan
Murphys
My friends at the refinery say that's impossible when 74% of all diesel fuel only meets 40% of specifications.
My insurance company covered the cost and are going after Murphy's USA because they tested 2 gallons of the fuel from my tank.
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From: Frederick, MD
I hope your insurance takes them to task. If successful and you have a deductible, I would assume you would then be reimbursed.
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Made the Arizona trip ok.
Frustrated that it was colder there than home so I stayed week and half.
I made it home in 32hrs😮😁... 67Mph and kept the doors closed except to let my four legged buddy potty and stretch.
Made it home xmas eve in time for xmas with the family.
Frustrated that it was colder there than home so I stayed week and half.
I made it home in 32hrs😮😁... 67Mph and kept the doors closed except to let my four legged buddy potty and stretch.
Made it home xmas eve in time for xmas with the family.
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Most of it...I had to pay deductible and I paid the grand to get the turbo gasket and replace the oil and coolant line👍...
Small electronic issue. now..fuel sending unit...gauge or sensor..don't know just yet👍
Small electronic issue. now..fuel sending unit...gauge or sensor..don't know just yet👍
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