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RE: Shell Rotella T5
Any special reason you want to make the switch? I usually go with the ol' "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
John
I think the 10W30 will be better for the engine during the coming cold months vs the 15W40. I usually plug mine in if the temp is going to be below 10F and I have never had any trouble but the book does call for 10W30 for the temps we see here in Ohio during winter.
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Georgew48
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09/08/10 03:10pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Shell Rotella T5
It does. It's CJ4 plus it meets all diesel manufactors specs.
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Georgew48
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09/08/10 10:36am |
Tow Vehicles
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Shell Rotella T5
I just got back from Walmart and they had Shell Rotella T5 10W30 on sale for $11.50 a gallon, regular $16 a gallon. I have always used Rotella 15W40 year round but I think I am going to switch to T5 10W30 for the winter.
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Georgew48
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09/08/10 09:13am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Nicest diesel interior: 2011 Dodge.
The new Dodge is very nice inside but I still like my Ford King Ranch better. It seems like all three brands have stepped it up a notch.
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Georgew48
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09/06/10 08:28am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Help Battery System Failing
I just had the local Ford dealer change both of mine in my 06 F350 PSD. $109 each and no charge to test the old ones and replace with the new ones. This was for Motorcrafts best battery 84 month warranty. This was about the same price as O'Riley and Autozone parts stores. Walmart batteries were about $77 each but nost nearly as good of a warranty.
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Georgew48
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09/05/10 06:19pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 6.0 Powerstroke Deisel Tuners???
You are better off leaving the 6.0 stock. The 6.0 does not hold up well to tunners. The 2006 and 07 6.0 engines are better than the eariler models but still or not good for tunners. With a mild tune like you are talking about you might be ok but I would,t want to chance it. Your call though.
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Georgew48
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09/04/10 07:41am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: State Farm Insurance
I've had State Farm for over 40 years. I have my house, both trucks, both ATV's, 5th wheel and motorcycle Trike all insured with them. They have always been very good about paying claims and making sure I was whole again. My rates are the lowest I could find anywhere. I am completely satisfied with them.
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Georgew48
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09/03/10 10:28am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Prayer request... UPDATES from the Mayo now...
MY wife and I have your wife and your family in our daily prayers.
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Georgew48
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09/01/10 05:29am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Need Help with Ford 6.4
My 2010 F350 CC DRW King Ranch only has 4000 miles on it so far. My first long trip towing my Fuzion 322 loaded from Ohio to DC and back averaged 9.1 mpg and this was up and down some pretty sttep grades in Maryland and WV. I get between 14 and 16 just driving to town and back about 5 miles each way. Yesterday afer a regen, I did see 19.1 for a brief time but then dropped back to 16. I don't expect more than this and amy actually happy so far with the milage as I had feared worse after all the reading I had done about the 6.4's mpgs. My 06 F350 CC SRW did much better than the 6.4 but with the single rear wheel, I just didn't feel safe towing a 15K plus 5th wheel.
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Georgew48
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08/30/10 06:02am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: We are finally RVing
Trying to read that thread hurt my HEAD.
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Georgew48
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08/30/10 05:17am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Tire temperature
I check mine at every stop with an infered gun and my 5th wheel tires run between 110 and 120 on hot summer days and the truck tires run 115 to 120 for rears and 110 to 115 on the front. I drive around 60-62MPH with the crusie on. I have never seen more than 5 degrees difference between the tires. I also check the wheel hubs and they run a few degrees cooler than the tires. I figure as long as the temps are consistant across all the tires then I am good. If I should see a large difference then I would suspect that I have a problem. I even had a truck driver tell me that I was the first RV'er that he had ever seen actually checking my lug nuts with a torque wrench and checking tire temps.
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Georgew48
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08/27/10 04:50pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: The right truck for towing a Toy Hauler
I can tell you from personal experience that you will need more truck for that toy hauler. My F350 SRW had all it could handle with my Fuzion 322 so I went with a F350 DRW and am much happier and comfortable towing. You are looking at a much heavier TH and the F250 will not be happy with that load. Will it tow it, yes. Will it be safe, no.
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Georgew48
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08/24/10 05:41am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Yellowstone Trip
I plan to take my toy hauler with my Goldwing Trike to Yellowstone. Would that be a problem with animals as close as you encountered?
We took our trike there last summer and it is a great way to see Yellowstone. just take your time and keep your eyes open. We came upon a large male grizzly early in the morning and stopped well away from him. Got some great pictures. About the time we stopped a ranger pulled up next to us and told us we were smart to stop where we did as this was one of the largest males in the park and was not very tourist friendly. We are going back next summer and will take the trike with us again. Have fun, you will love the freedom the trike gives you while touring the park.
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Georgew48
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08/24/10 05:23am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 6.0 Powerstroke fuel problem
At 85000 miles my 06 PSD blew the high pressure oil line and the engine just quit when I came to a stop. The ford dealer in IL fixed it under warranty but unforutnately left a piece of snap ring in the oil line and I drove about 30 miles before it took out the oil pump, front engine cover and oil cooler. This was fixed by another Ford dealer about 30 miles from the first one. The mechanic at the second dealer was very smart on the 6.0 and I was able to watch him fix everything and even showed me the turbo and egr cooler and they were both in very good condition. The truck has ran like new since then (about 3000 miles). This was the only problem I have ever had with this truck since new and the second set of problems was not the fault of the engine but the first mechanic. I was none the less a little afraid of the truck since it was coming up on the end of the warranty so I gave the 6.0 to my wife (she always wanted it) and I bought a new 2010 King Ranch CC Dulley for our tow vehicle and love it. I was always anal about changing the oil ever 3000 miles since new. I think the oil line was just a simple failure after 85000 miles mostly towing from Ohio out west and back for the last four years. I will keep the 06 for a daily driver as long as it dosen't start giving me problems. It gets better milage than my wife's Mazda RX-8 did.
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Georgew48
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08/23/10 04:13pm |
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RE: Where do YOU put your shoes?
well, we only have two-pairs of shoes each...sandals and sneakers. one pair on our feet and the other in the closet. how many pairs of shoes do you plan to carry? if wherever we want to go for dinner, etc. won't let us in wearing sneakers then we probably don't want to go there in the first place. over the years we've come up with 10-rules to fine dining. the top rule is...if the wait staff is dressed better than us the place is probably too fancy for us.
You are my kind of people.
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Georgew48
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08/21/10 12:49pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Looking for a vehicle and toy hauler
Look at the Forest River Work and Play line. Most have a 5000 lb cargo capacity. They are built on car hauler frames. Not as plush as an RV type TH but are very comfortable and have all the necessities. I had a 35ft 5th wheel that I loved. They are also built with a lower ramp height dor easier loading.
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Georgew48
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08/20/10 07:12pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Fuzion Pricing
X2 for Holmans.
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Georgew48
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08/19/10 05:51am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: emergency coverage
I have had GS for many years and had to use them twice this year. Both times everything was handled in a fast and excellent manner. I am very happy with the service I have recieved from GS.
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Georgew48
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08/16/10 11:50am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: "Attic" In 5ver?
Yes, they are attic vents.
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Georgew48
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08/15/10 06:16pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Goodyear Tires
The air compressor on my fuzion pumps them up to 110 real fast.
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Georgew48
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08/13/10 08:36pm |
Toy Haulers
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