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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 08:48 AM
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Truck quarantine

Yes unfortunately I will be quarantining for the next few weeks. So basically the truck will be sitting in the driveway until I’m up and running again.
with that being said, should I start the truck every few days to get the fluids moving or just let it sit until I’m back at it?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 08:53 AM
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For a covid quarantine?
That's like 10-14 days.
If that's all it is, I wouldn't worry at all about messing with your truck.
Now, if it was more than a month, then think about it.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 08:57 AM
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For a covid quarantine?
That's like 10-14 days.
If that's all it is, I wouldn't worry at all about messing with your truck.
Now, if it was more than a month, then think about it.
yes, Covid 😒
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 09:02 AM
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yes, Covid 😒
Yeah, like I said, for that short time, I wouldn't worry about the truck at all.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 09:04 AM
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Good deal, Thanks!
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 09:14 AM
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As ltngdrvr said, but if you want to be extra ****, hook up a battery trickle charger/maintainer to keep batterie(s) in top shape.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 09:43 AM
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Well, anyway, good luck with the quarantine outcome.
My dad is in quarantine right now too, his time will be up Wednesday, just in time for his 82nd birthday.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 09:53 AM
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Well, anyway, good luck with the quarantine outcome.
My dad is in quarantine right now too, his time will be up Wednesday, just in time for his 82nd birthday.
thanks! These symptoms are no joke. Glad your dad was able to pull through it 👍
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank79
thanks! These symptoms are no joke. Glad your dad was able to pull through it 👍
Yeah, symptoms can really suck.
I had covid most of July last year, went to the hospital, had some pneumonia in one lung, but they didn't keep me in the overflowing hospital, sent me home with a course of antibiotics. Hell when you're uninsured.

Dad was just in contact with someone infected, so that's why he's in quarantine, no symptoms.
He's fully vaccinated, has been since January, ready for his booster once the maderna gets approved.
I'm fully vaccinated since March, ready for my booster too, when they get approved.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 10:05 AM
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You can still drive around….
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank79
thanks! These symptoms are no joke. Glad your dad was able to pull through it 👍
Frank, Here in Florida we are getting lax. I wish you a quick and total recovery.

I talked to someone yesterday in California who is considering moving to either Florida or Texas so they have more freedom from Covid restrictions.

Earlier this week I was behind a truck with a big sign on the rear window that stated “Covid is a Scam” Some people don’t get how bad it can be until it hits them or someone close to them.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 10:45 AM
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I'm in the Navy and we go out to sea for weeks, sometimes months at a time. I always leave my trucks as is. When I get home, I start them up and drive around with no issues. I've seen a lot of guys Sea Foam, fog, disconnect batteries, trickle batteries, etc., and have more issues than I ever have (this is an honest to god statement). Your truck will be as if you just parked it when your quarantine is finished, no matter how long it takes.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 11:02 AM
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Setup scheduled starts and let it run for the 15 minutes
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 11:39 AM
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Setup scheduled starts and let it run for the 15 minutes
Why???
Absolutely not necessary.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 11:57 AM
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Why do some folks think these things are so fragile? They are not made of glass and pudding.
 
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