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Dec 13, 2009 | 06:39 PM

#1456

rodneywar

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Originally Posted by BPofMD

Even THAT is $157 bucks

Now I dont wanna get the tank!!!

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:39 PM

#1457

jr32560

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Originally Posted by rodneywar

Diesel is cheaper here in balto it Is 2.70. I filled up today it was 62 bucks and i have 37 gallons total in tanks.

must be new math cause according to my figures at $2.70 x37 gallons is $99.90
or my math is way off? or my calculator is broken
it must not have been empty then

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:40 PM

#1458

BPofMD

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How many miles on the tranny?

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:41 PM

#1459

rodneywar

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Originally Posted by jr32560

must be new math cause according to my figures at $2.70 x37 gallons is $99.90
or my math is way off? or my calculator is broken
it must not have been empty then

Lol i dont run my tanks dry i keep a reserve 6 gallons in the front and my back tank had a quarter tank in it.

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:41 PM

#1460

BPofMD

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From: Millersville, MD

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Originally Posted by jr32560

must be new math cause according to my figures at $2.70 x37 gallons is $99.90
or my math is way off? or my calculator is broken
it must not have been empty then

I'm sure he didn't wait till the tank was dry, Jr! Sounds like 1/4 left.

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:42 PM

#1461

rodneywar

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How many miles on the tranny?

On mine 8000

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:43 PM

#1462

BPofMD

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Originally Posted by rodneywar

Now I dont wanna get the tank!!!

But think about filling it when the cost of fuel is DOWN.....got enough to last till it comes back down again! Dream on!

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:44 PM

#1463

rodneywar

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I'm sure he didn't wait till the tank was dry, Jr! Sounds like 1/4 left.

I learned my lesson running the tank dry i couldnt swich tanks fast enough and it cut out on the highway going 70

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Dec 13, 2009 | 06:44 PM

#1464

BPofMD

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Originally Posted by rodneywar

On mine 8000

That should be FIRST priority!!!! Get a cooler on there soon. Biggest that'll fit.

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:45 PM

#1465

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Originally Posted by jr32560

hows the truck Adam?
need a starter on my work van

my luck again

damn Charlie. to condem it on the phone like that

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodneywar

I am alson thinking about swapping out my rear tank to a 38 gallon one so i will be able to hold 57 gallons of diesel what do yall think

tank fits fine, make sure to get the skid plate/mount with it, then kiss your tire rack good bye.tire won't fit anymore. just throw it in the back like I do. make sure it's a piece of crap though, or some one will "BORROW" it from you

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:45 PM

#1466

rodneywar

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Originally Posted by BPofMD

But think about filling it when the cost of fuel is DOWN.....got enough to last till it comes back down again! Dream on!

Thats a good point Bud!!!!

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:46 PM

#1467

rodneywar

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damn Charlie. to condem it on the phone like that

I dont have a spare tire!!!!

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:47 PM

#1468

BPofMD

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I learned my lesson running the tank dry i couldnt swich tanks fast enough and it cut out on the highway going 70

Ummmm...don't try that with MY engine! The 6.0 will require a new FICM! BIG bucks!

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:49 PM

#1469

rodneywar

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Ummmm...don't try that with MY engine! The 6.0 will require a new FICM! BIG bucks!

really i didnt know that i have never ran dry after that when i hit a quarter on the rear tank I am out getting diesel or if late at night hunting for it!!

Dec 13, 2009 | 06:49 PM

#1470

BPofMD

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Howdy Charlie!