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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Thumbs up You guys are something else!!!

I bought my first Diesel (an '05 F-250) about 6 payments ago and almost immediatly had the notorious HPOP problem which was a little discouraging at first but it was covered under the 5/100,000 so it wasn't a big deal. Not long ago I knew almost nothing about diesels except that you use the big green pump at the "Gas" station, maybe more than that but you get the idea. After coming across this site I love my p-stroke more every day, with a little searching you can find almost anything here, I just wanted to say thanks and I will continue to read every new post that comes across here!!!!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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Ditto to the posting listed above. I am a recent first-time PSD owner and I learn something new every single time I check the postings. Also get many new ideas for mods as well...Makes truck ownership fun again.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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wait until you guys get bit by the mod bug
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 05pstroke6.0
After coming across this site I love my p-stroke more every day, with a little searching you can find almost anything here, I just wanted to say thanks and I will continue to read every new post that comes across here!!!!
I agree! I have learned and been helped a ton! Thanks to those that help!

Originally Posted by 05pstroke6.0
Not long ago I knew almost nothing about diesels except that you use the big green pump at the "Gas" station..
Just be careful...the 'green pump' at our local BP station is the gas while the black pump is the diesel!
 

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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Be careful, not all diesel pumps have green handles... found this out in Texas! One expensive tank of fuel!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Most diesel pumps have yellow handles up here in Alberta.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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Pump color

Ok so the color of the pump may change but you would never be wrong by pulling up to the pump with the higest price....at least not in Michigan, $3.09 for "PREMIUM" gas.... $3.39 for diesel, must be good stuff!!!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Glad you enjoy FTE and found the site interesting. If you ever have a question just ask.

I have a link to ULSD in my signature that is full of information.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Well, I have the "Mod Bug" and I have to admit, I'm ADDICTED to this site. I check the posts about 30 times a day. My wife thinks I'm nuts...Oh well..
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mcprjmngr
Be careful, not all diesel pumps have green handles... found this out in Texas! One expensive tank of fuel!
And were was this? Everone I've ever seen is green. hehe Was this by the border?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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why is it that the price of diesel is going up and the fuel economy is going down. i got 17 mpg driving about a year ago and now that the ULSD is the only choice, the economy dropped to 13 - 14 mpg with the same driving habits?
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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Well, I have the "Mod Bug" and I have to admit, I'm ADDICTED to this site. I check the posts about 30 times a day. My wife thinks I'm nuts...Oh well..
You're not alone!!! Join the club
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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I have the mod bug too, just not the money tree.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Welcome to the Diesel Brotherhood guys! Now, if you feel the site is helpful, then consider becoming a supporting member. Join the FTE and experience the site with the reduction of the banner ads. It's a small price to pay to help keep the FTE up and running! Click that blue "Supporter" box above for more info.

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