Long Trips ??
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From: Breaux Bridge,La.
Originally Posted by JORYLEE76
BOB.. THANKS FOR THE INFO.. ILL TRY TO GET IT ASAP. 
The Valve is a great thing to have as it makes oil changes almost enjoyable.
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Originally Posted by wesran
This is what they are referring to, use lower case or small letters and it won't be so offensive.
The Valve is a great thing to have as it makes oil changes almost enjoyable.
The Valve is a great thing to have as it makes oil changes almost enjoyable.
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I didn't complain about the caps, because it doesn't bother me, but it does a lot of folks and is considered yelling..Glad you're aboard!! Typing is slow now because my right arm is in a sling due to shoulder surgery last week, hence the short answers. After you see the valve, you will probably agree it is pretty foolproof and quite strong. You can add a clamp, wire tie ect. to secure it even more. I haven't yet, but may eventually. Hope this helps...Bob <><
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If I were you, I'd print out some of the "tech" tips, some may just come in handy. Have enough tools to handle any complications you may run into. Also a can of brake cleaner. Some hose clamps. Mechanics gloves, and surgical gloves. Hand cleaner,...well, I think you have the idea.
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not to dissagree with huntercgr but that defeats the whole purpose of buying a diesel! the long term reliability!!! i just took mine on its first trip also with 5000 miles on her. and what did i do? check tire pressure, filled the tank and i was gone! this is my seccond diesel and never once have i put more planning into a road trip other than "make sure the trip doesnt fall on an oil change interval". diesels come alive on long trips. i averaged almost 19mpg at 75 with the a/c on!! so jorylee, my advice. set the cruise control, kick back and enjoy!
keep it ford
keep it ford
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Originally Posted by gopedoligist
not to dissagree with huntercgr but that defeats the whole purpose of buying a diesel! the long term reliability!!! i just took mine on its first trip also with 5000 miles on her. and what did i do? check tire pressure, filled the tank and i was gone! this is my seccond diesel and never once have i put more planning into a road trip other than "make sure the trip doesnt fall on an oil change interval". diesels come alive on long trips. i averaged almost 19mpg at 75 with the a/c on!! so jorylee, my advice. set the cruise control, kick back and enjoy!
keep it ford
keep it ford
..... i dont think ill put on more the 2500 to 3000 miles total on this trip. right now my gas milage is in the gutter. im only getting about 12 mpg.. i guess "little boy blue" (gallery) still needs some time to break in. hopefully ill be able to get at least 15+ mpg on the open road. with the cost of diesel these days.. its going to be a pretty penny to get down there and back. anyway. i always take enough tools to do most of the basics with and it never hurts to be "prepaired"... but i expect that this will be a trouble free trip. this is the 3rd ford i've owned (91' f250 xlt cc/lb high boy 351m, then a 96' f150 300 strait-6 2wd) so compaird to both of them. this truck REALLY kicks ***. Im a virgin to the world of Diesel's so im trying to learn what i can along the way. thanks for all the tips. jorylee
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