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I have got to pick up my new 92 250 and drive 'er back home from UT this weekend. I have to go over several mountain passes and such and through some pretty nasty snow. Will she pull hills fine w/o dropping speed alot?? Had a 5 spd so I am not too concerned, but does it have a relaxed crusing speed?? I don't plan on ever turning the truck off as I am trying to make the drive in one day...Fly in drive back...however I had a few last minute questions.... Truck has rear abs but not front...what are some suggestions on keeping the truck where i want and stopping? Since it has abs do i stay steady, or pump the pedal? As for the engine, how do i prevent wet stacking as a result of extended idling? On warmup if i have the key in on, and mash the pedal for cold start, does the truck know when to turn off the aid or not....on a side note....are these trucks pretty safe?? Just want to know in case i get into a wreck...thanks....any help is greatly appreciated as I am taking a long trip, in the snow....
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With any ABS system you keep a steady pressure on the brakes and let the system do the thinking. If you are not towing anything you should be fine in the power dept but if you get into high altitude you will have some loss of power. As you see in my signature I have a 93 f350 and it has duals. I can go thru a lot of snow until the duals sucks me into a snowbank. You couldn't be in a much safer vehicle than what you are getting. As for the engine on startup you need to wait for the (wait to start) light to go off, keep your foot OFF the pedal, turn the key and start it. It shouldn't hurt much if you let it idle for 15 minutes or so. But before you shutdown (if you have been running hard) let it cool off for 5 minutes. It will save the engine in the long run. Before you leave check all fluids to be sure they are full and be sure you use CI-4 rated oil 10w30 for this time of year is good. Hope this helps and have a good safe trip. If you have other questions - just ask - someone will be with you soon...... Dave
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Will i be able to pass anybody empty or does the power kind of peter out at highway speeds? Not gonna be doing any racing, just curious. When I get into UT i will buy a safety kit, but being it's a diesel, do you think I need fuel de icer like stanadyne...I may just stop in grand junction and sleep....I don't really need a full day of driving in snow...done that enough....last question...
i hope....when in 4x4 hi, since everything is mechanically locked, does that mean now i have 4wheel abs?? B/c if the fronts lock up i can't steer....thanks for the help
i hope....when in 4x4 hi, since everything is mechanically locked, does that mean now i have 4wheel abs?? B/c if the fronts lock up i can't steer....thanks for the help
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In my experience with rear ABS (an 88 F-150), you have to treat it like it has no ABS. Since most of the vehicles weight and brake bias is on the front it will lock up and skid, and the rear does practially nothing to help matters. It is easier to stop in the slick stuff while in 4hi. It does not make it 4WABS, but the extra rotating mass makes it less susceptible to brake lockup.
Driving in snow shouldn't be much of a problem. The road crews in the mountain states you'll be in are first rate, and if it is slick, the heavy nose makes for very good traction in 4 hi.
Driving in snow shouldn't be much of a problem. The road crews in the mountain states you'll be in are first rate, and if it is slick, the heavy nose makes for very good traction in 4 hi.
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You'll pass people when you're empty. I have punch at the pedal @ 60-70mph. I haven't had the thing past 80 yet, but from the feel of it I'd guess that's about all she'll do. Which is fine for me, I have no need to go that fast anyway. 
Heck, you could load that thing to the max and still pass a Chevy diesel.
Congrats on the new truck.
Heck, you could load that thing to the max and still pass a Chevy diesel.
Congrats on the new truck.
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Thanks! 
I'm all excited about it....Will be my work truck...planning to add a cb, sattelite radio, cab lights, and that's all i have planned for now...If the roads are dry, I'll be able to get her up to speed and see how she does....from what i hear..she can pull around her weight and then some and does pretty good for not having a turbo....thanks again for all the help!
I'm all excited about it....Will be my work truck...planning to add a cb, sattelite radio, cab lights, and that's all i have planned for now...If the roads are dry, I'll be able to get her up to speed and see how she does....from what i hear..she can pull around her weight and then some and does pretty good for not having a turbo....thanks again for all the help!
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So I assume you are headed east out of Utah to Denver.
There are several passes that you are not going to be flying up with a natural aspirated diesel truck. Vail and Loveland passes are over 10,000 feet and the air is thin up there, plan on dropping a gear or two. You may want to add some Diesel Kleen to your fuel so it don't gell up while up on the passes.
Remember the 4x4 goes better than a car, but when you are trying to stop you are stopping two cars with the same number of wheels one car has. Lots of people in 4 wheel drives don't think about the fact that a car has brakes on all four wheels just like the truck does. Yes the truck will go a lot better, but stopping on a slick road is actually worse because you have to stop more weight than the car does.
Take your time, be careful and get a feel for the truck.
It is much better to arrive late and alive than early and dead.
There are several passes that you are not going to be flying up with a natural aspirated diesel truck. Vail and Loveland passes are over 10,000 feet and the air is thin up there, plan on dropping a gear or two. You may want to add some Diesel Kleen to your fuel so it don't gell up while up on the passes.
Remember the 4x4 goes better than a car, but when you are trying to stop you are stopping two cars with the same number of wheels one car has. Lots of people in 4 wheel drives don't think about the fact that a car has brakes on all four wheels just like the truck does. Yes the truck will go a lot better, but stopping on a slick road is actually worse because you have to stop more weight than the car does.
Take your time, be careful and get a feel for the truck.
It is much better to arrive late and alive than early and dead.
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Very true...better to arrive late than never even... When the roads get bad cars are usually passing me..I am very careful when it is slippery out...will any fuel deicer work? Yes i am going utah to denver
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when u get there put some diesel kleen in the truck it is a good de icer and will give u come power too check all fluids and make sure the oil is diesel rated if u need any thats about all i can tell u since i havent drivin in snow yet(stupid cali valley) but i wish u a good safe trip and enjoy the truck
also empty the truck has decent power tho it will accel slow so if u pass give urself lots of time and when u get up there in elev it will lose a fair amount of power but it won't stop
also empty the truck has decent power tho it will accel slow so if u pass give urself lots of time and when u get up there in elev it will lose a fair amount of power but it won't stop
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Will do....I believe I've seen diesel kleen at walmart...hopefully there is one on the way out....I will probably not be going fast enough to need to pass, but it's good to know it can....thanks for the help...
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Carry some tire chains just in case as well.
Drive safely and leave a lot of room in front of you, don't make any sudden moves.
Consider buying some bags of sand at the hardware store and throwing them in the bed for weight (traction). That way if you need some extra traction you have plenty of sand already with you.
Drive safely and leave a lot of room in front of you, don't make any sudden moves.
Consider buying some bags of sand at the hardware store and throwing them in the bed for weight (traction). That way if you need some extra traction you have plenty of sand already with you.
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can't speak for snow, but my truck will get stuck in this moondust we call roads in south ga unless i've got 800+ lbs in the bed.
obviously secure it.
slow and steady wins the race, and have a good time. hopefully you'll come to love the old diesels as much as we do.
obviously secure it.
slow and steady wins the race, and have a good time. hopefully you'll come to love the old diesels as much as we do.