Will this be ok?
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Will this be ok?
I looking to purchase a diesel and i am only going to drive it about 250 miles a month. Would it be ok to let it sit when i am away and not driving it?
I know some of you are gonna question maybe why i would need a diesel, but i love the way they sound and they are just plain badazz.
thanks
I know some of you are gonna question maybe why i would need a diesel, but i love the way they sound and they are just plain badazz.
thanks
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Originally Posted by 95Z71
I looking to purchase a diesel and i am only going to drive it about 250 miles a month. Would it be ok to let it sit when i am away and not driving it?
I know some of you are gonna question maybe why i would need a diesel, but i love the way they sound and they are just plain badazz.
thanks
I know some of you are gonna question maybe why i would need a diesel, but i love the way they sound and they are just plain badazz.
thanks
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From: 21791
every time you start it, try to get it to full operating temperature to get all the water/condensation burned out of the oil.
Believe me, if there is one person who doesn't need a diesel, it's me. Im 17 and only use it as a daily driver. I do not tow with it, nor do i plow snow in the winter. It's just something to drive. All i'd ever NEED is a ranger, or even a (dare i say it) car..
Believe me, if there is one person who doesn't need a diesel, it's me. Im 17 and only use it as a daily driver. I do not tow with it, nor do i plow snow in the winter. It's just something to drive. All i'd ever NEED is a ranger, or even a (dare i say it) car..
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Yeah but then you wouldn't have a TRUCK and you wouldn't be near as cool.
Mine doesn't get driven that much during the week as I live 3 miles from where I work. I do let it come to temp by letting it idle when I go in for coffee and breakfast in the mornings and I usually drive it pretty good after work. On the weekends it goes everywhere we go and it works a little too when we go to the lake.
I would say if you want one then go for it. You won't be sorry and if you settle for something less you will be miserable.
Mine doesn't get driven that much during the week as I live 3 miles from where I work. I do let it come to temp by letting it idle when I go in for coffee and breakfast in the mornings and I usually drive it pretty good after work. On the weekends it goes everywhere we go and it works a little too when we go to the lake.
I would say if you want one then go for it. You won't be sorry and if you settle for something less you will be miserable.
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I put about 3k on mine last year. When ever I drive it, I do bring it up to temp, even if that means driving in circles around the block. My wife thinks I'm nuts. The biggest problem I have with mine is the frame and everything underneith seems to rust from just sitting there. I don't have a garage to keep it in though.
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thanks for the replies guys. when yall say operating temp, how long does it take for a diesel? 15 mins of driving or so?
Why would you still need to change every 3 months even when not drving? I thought oil will still be good and not break down?
Why would you still need to change every 3 months even when not drving? I thought oil will still be good and not break down?
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Depends on how cold it is outside. Winter months it takes a little longer. Right now mine is warming up fast but that is because I am in Southeast Texas (Houston) and it is 80* in the morning when I go to work at 5:30. It comes to normal temp before I make it onto the freeway from my in town driving.
Good luck on your search. Hoping you find one so you can join the club.
Good luck on your search. Hoping you find one so you can join the club.
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No the oil won't break down. Oil is always oil. However when you start the truck and run it cold, fuel gets in the oil from the rings not sealing properly when cold. Also moisture and condensation finds it's way into the fluids. Getting up to operating temp will burn off the fuel and moisture.
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Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
No the oil won't break down. Oil is always oil. However when you start the truck and run it cold, fuel gets in the oil from the rings not sealing properly when cold. Also moisture and condensation finds it's way into the fluids. Getting up to operating temp will burn off the fuel and moisture.
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From what I have read most people recommend and oil every 6 months no matter what. If you don't drive it much I would say once in the fall and once in the spring. I have also heard it is good to change the fuel filter every fall if you live in a cold climate.
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Originally Posted by jtharvey
Good advice to get it up to operating temp when you run it. If that's not an option though, be sure to change your oil every 3 months no matter how many miles it's been.
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Kris and Ron pretty much summed it up. The oil itself won't necessarily break down by not getting it warmed up, but it's the contaminants that it picks up and don't get evaporated out that cause the damage by not getting the truck warmed up.
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Thanks for all the help guys! I know it won't be as big a deal if i don't get to drive as often as i would like or if i don't get it up to operating temp. i would just change the oil every 3 months like recommended.
If i do bring up to operating temp, i could then change every 6 months, right?
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If i do bring up to operating temp, i could then change every 6 months, right?
thanks