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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 08:58 AM
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Seems like you got lucky and learned a lesson. We live and learn sir and the only thing this lesson cost you was time and a bit of inconvenience.

Keep us updated on the running condition of the truck and have a happy holiday season.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 10:41 AM
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Yes Sir Sous, we are never too old to learn a new lesson for sure. Thank you for your insight and for your Service to OUR COUNTRY!!!! I drove the truck again today and it took a little longer to start but it was around 40 degrees here. After letting it warm up for 10 minutes I started running errands. At a stop light I pressed the accelerator and it hesitated for a couple of seconds and then caught up. I'm hoping that it might still have some trapped air in the system.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 02:11 PM
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I would consider doing an oil and filter change so you know what you’ve got in there.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 03:56 PM
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I believe I will SkySkiJason. Thank you.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2021 | 05:32 PM
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Sounds to me like they drained 15 qts. and put 5 qts in, as if it were a non-diesel oil change....might explain this.
 
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