I will get 1-2 mpg better using the Diesel Kleen than without it, I checked, so I use it in every tank. You need to get a good set of gauges before you chip it, so that you can monitor everything, Boost, Pyro, Oil, etc..

The time that your glow plugs stay on (up to 120 sec.) is determined by the PCM (Power Contorl Module) using input from the baro sensor and the oil temp. sensor. The WTS light is set stay on for the same amount of time reguardless of what the glow plugs are doing. With all of the smoke its sounds like you might have a weak/not working GPR (Glow Plug Relay) or a couple of bad glow plugs.

By the way, Welcome to the wonderful world of diesel fuel and smoke, The Only Way To Drive.

 

im not so sure about the set time for the wts light, in the winter when i first start the truck up it stays lit for a while. after the truck is warm and been driven and i shut it down i will start it up and the wts light doesnt stay on for nearly as long. just my personal experience. i do agree with the fact that the wts light does not stay on for the entire duration of the glow plugs warming though.

 

I am looking to buy my first diesel truck. It is a 97, with a stick. I was just wondering what yall paid for yours? This one is has 161K on it, extended cab. I dont know too much about it, I am test driving it on monday. It has power windows and locks. Thank you.

 

Those tire pressures sound awful low to me. These trucks are big and heavy and capable of doing some work so your tires should be either load range "D" or "E". These heavier duty tires should be either blown up to 65 psi or 80 psi respectively. These are the tires that the truck was designed to use and it is best to go with STRONG tires.

For those trips when you go to pick up your new truck you can take your tools in a 5 or 7 gallon plastic bucket with the snap on lid as long as you change the label on the outside of the bucket so it does not say anything hazardous like motor oil or hydraulic fluid. It works great. As soon as I drive a little I stop at Wally World and buy the big bottle of Diesel Kleen and a $5 foam bed pillow to sit on. It really makes the long drive home a lot easier on the legs and the buttocks and back. I actually take an old pillowcase with me, too since I don't want the extra expense of the case that is just going to be used to sit on and will not match anything we have at home.

I take a towel, too. You can stop at any truckstop and get a shower for $5 or keep using the same brand truckstop truck fueling island in the back, ask about their shower policy and usually you can combine receipts and get a free shower after 50 gallons. I think Loves has the best shower policy.