Odometer vs. Eng. Hours
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Originally posted by blackhat620
Found this on the IDI website for the VT365 diesel (ie detuned brother of 6.0PSd). Thought it might be of interest.
Found this on the IDI website for the VT365 diesel (ie detuned brother of 6.0PSd). Thought it might be of interest.
Makes me wonder why Ford requires oil changes twice as often as International does for the same engine.
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Paarrothead,
That is a good question. Maybe FMC recommends the earlier oil change because of the higer RPM FMC runs these motors at in order to increase the Hp/Torque ratings, to compete with GM & Dodge in the biggest motor race
FMC runs these motors upto 4100 RPM while IDI runs them upto 2600RPM. With the high pressure oil to the injectors the additive package may start to break down sooner in the FMC version leading to foaming of the oil sooner.
Just a thought
That is a good question. Maybe FMC recommends the earlier oil change because of the higer RPM FMC runs these motors at in order to increase the Hp/Torque ratings, to compete with GM & Dodge in the biggest motor race
FMC runs these motors upto 4100 RPM while IDI runs them upto 2600RPM. With the high pressure oil to the injectors the additive package may start to break down sooner in the FMC version leading to foaming of the oil sooner.
Just a thought
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Originally posted by theoildude
Whats wrong with high speed interstate driving?? i frequently drive 100mph for sustained periods of time (20 min).
Whats wrong with high speed interstate driving?? i frequently drive 100mph for sustained periods of time (20 min).
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I think the hour meter is more for a stationary engine that runs at a constant speed. I understand much of an airplane's operation is constant engine speed, and so too is suitable to an hour meter.
That is correct. When one is piloting a light plane in straight and level flight the engine RPM will basically remain the same for long periods of time.
Unless of course the engine quits. But not to worry when one takes their "checkride" the tester pulls back on the throttle and forces the student to determine the correct course of action. Which is to put the plane in a glide and look for a suitable field or whatnot to set it down. At about 500 feet from the intended forced landing the instructor returns the throttle to the normal setting. If the tester feels that the student would have made the landing successfully, the student earns their license -- assuming all other parts of the checkride were also within standards.
Chip
That is correct. When one is piloting a light plane in straight and level flight the engine RPM will basically remain the same for long periods of time.
Unless of course the engine quits. But not to worry when one takes their "checkride" the tester pulls back on the throttle and forces the student to determine the correct course of action. Which is to put the plane in a glide and look for a suitable field or whatnot to set it down. At about 500 feet from the intended forced landing the instructor returns the throttle to the normal setting. If the tester feels that the student would have made the landing successfully, the student earns their license -- assuming all other parts of the checkride were also within standards.
Chip
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CarChip
I've always believed engine hours was a better indication for maintenance than miles. The Davis CarChip plugs into the OBDII port and keeps track of several user-chosen settings plus it allows the amount of time spent in user-specified speed bands to be tallied for each trip. It keeps track of the total time spent at idle plus I've defined 0-25, 25-50, 50-70 and 70+ MPH speed bands. It provides some very useful information.
On the down side, the software that Davis Instruments provides is a bit primitive and one really needs a spreadsheet to drop the numbers into to derive some overall statistics but it is a definite step in the right direction.
Like some here, I believe Ford should provide hour use information directly on the dashboard. IMO, Ford's instrument displays are generally poor. I would even pay for an enhanced gauge display option from Ford.
On the down side, the software that Davis Instruments provides is a bit primitive and one really needs a spreadsheet to drop the numbers into to derive some overall statistics but it is a definite step in the right direction.
Like some here, I believe Ford should provide hour use information directly on the dashboard. IMO, Ford's instrument displays are generally poor. I would even pay for an enhanced gauge display option from Ford.
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Re: CarChip
Originally posted by Houckster
Like some here, I believe Ford should provide hour use information directly on the dashboard. IMO, Ford's instrument displays are generally poor. I would even pay for an enhanced gauge display option from Ford.
Like some here, I believe Ford should provide hour use information directly on the dashboard. IMO, Ford's instrument displays are generally poor. I would even pay for an enhanced gauge display option from Ford.
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