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RE: diesel exhaust fluid?
I have a 2011 2500 6.6 Duramax and since I've had it (bought at 40K, now @47K) the DEF light has come on again and now out with the SES light back on. DEF lite says Low Quality Exhaust Fluid. Dealer reflashed it the first time and the second time claimed bad diesel fuel although what the wrench showed me was Winter Blend with NO WATER/TRASH. Said just run it out and the light will go away after a couple of tank fulls. I did and it did and now on again. Called the manufacturer of the fluid and was told by an engineer, that GM's computers were really overly sensitive to EVERYONE'S fluid and not to worry. Starts/runs strong so I'm trying my best to ignore the SES lite, but.......................I had always bought fuel from the same source where there is a large diesel contengent refueling there and have never had a problem. I never refuel after a rain and or tank resupply. Who knows the deal? At times it just seems to suck and there has to be a better way. There are some pretty intelligent people building things in this day/age. JMHO
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/24/12 07:46am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: F-250 Truck with 5.4L gas engine
In my estimation, it won't get out of it's own way. I once had an F250 4X4 with the towing package and a 302. Worst truck I ever had for power/ability. JMHO
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/24/12 07:23am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: LEVEL?
I would get my refrigerator within limits, but that's just me. May not be mounted within the trailer level so you would want to get it pretty close. JMHO
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/23/12 07:50am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Check the roof on new trailers
Personally, I will NEVER own another flat roofed trailer. Next one will have a definite crown. JMHO
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/22/12 04:02pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Steering problem
Do you mean the steering wheel itself or the steering columm? Most columms seem to be off set to the left because lots of drivers rest their arms on the door/window sill. Just asking.
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/22/12 03:58pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: First Tw Chevy 2500HD Gas
My 2011 6.0 4X4 got almost 8 mpg towing our 9000 lb tt and a max of 12 empty just doing the 55 mph speedlimit and 60 on the interstate. Went back to my present diesel a 2011 6.6 I get almost 12 towing and 15-17 empty.
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/21/12 02:13pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ticks!
Boy, we're lucky. Our cat is a "roamer" in/out and is a shelter cat. Had her almost two years and have yet to see the first flea/tick on her. Knock wood. We treat her faithfully with the flea/tick preventative we buy on line from Picard Meds. Did have to get her a rabies booster for the bat she caught. The second one we passed as it was a no go on the second. Apparently, they're not good to eat as she only did half of one. Due to get another rabies in 2013. If it climbs/swims/flies/walks etc, she'll catch it. Fish and frogs included.
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/19/12 06:16am |
General RVing Issues
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Delamination/Soft Roof Corners
Got the estimation for repairing the delamination issues and the four corner soft roof problems and I must say .....WOW!!! Total came to $6400 including the decals on the right side. Way to go Monaco!! No wonder they went belly up with products like these. I used to brag about how good it was and now, it's ther typical overpriced junk. I'd even sealed the roof seams close to five years ago to prevent this with Eterna-bond tape. Awaiting a decision from the adjuster from my insurance company. Had some really bad storms (high winds/'frog drowning rains) so may be covered. Hope so. We'll be hoping at least. This outfit seems to be "snake bit" when it comes to problems albeit minor with the tow vehicle, just agravating. TT is a Savoy LX, 2006 30footer.
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/19/12 06:07am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How do you disassemble couch?
If other than a jack knife, there should be locks/latches on either end on the back under the cover, holding the back to the bottom. OR the back may just slide down into some grooves on either end. My Springsteel sofa came apart that way along with the replacement double reclining wall hugger love seat I replaced it with.
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/17/12 07:43am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Memorial day
Staying home as our TT is in the shop getting our delamination issue and soft roof corners repaired. Only five weeks to go on it as per the estimation timewise.
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/17/12 07:34am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Dmax maintenance interval question
I would suggest that you sit down and spend some time reading your Owners Manual. The engineers that designed your vehicle know a lot more than just us average yardbirds. JMHO I just use my DIC. Works for me.
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/17/12 07:16am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Cleaning Black Tank
Should be an inlet near your city water hookup that says "Tank Flush". I usually put about 15 gallons or so or five minutes worth after draining and drain again while rinsing with the water. I Use a "Y" fitting and turn off my city water valve and turn on the "Flush" valve. This takes care of it for me. At the end, I run about three minutes of water into the tank to keep "things" wet while parked. Last,I shut the flush valve off and return to City Water. JMHO
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/16/12 06:56am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Clogged Toilet
At my age, I don't have to worry about the pyramid pile LOL!!
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/15/12 08:14am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Maxxis trailer tires
Exactly what I use and NO problems last four years unlike the Marathons that came on my TT. JMHO
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/15/12 07:57am |
Towing
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LatestDiesel Fuel Cost
Just filled up in Johnson City,Tennessee this afternoon and paid $369.9 per. Still $4.059 near my house.
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/14/12 02:42pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 77 Chev Class C into Toy Hauler
I started out with a 1976 26Ft Class C Winnebago with a turbo 400 and 350 engine. Terribly underpowered and wouldn't get out of it's own way and THIRSTY! 5-6 mpg. Yanked the 350 and dropped in a 454 roller cammer and went to 11-13mpg and was strong as a bear. EZ to do with the front end taken off and everything right out in the open. Good luck with your conversion.
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/13/12 02:59pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Best Pulled Pork or Chicken Recipes
I take about a two lb Boston Butt and trim off the excess fat. Dry it with paper towels. Rub a good (your favorite) pork rub into it and let it set until room temperature. Then place it in a slow cooker for abour 4-5 hours on high. After about 4-5 hours, remove to a cutting board and pull with two table forks until its shredded. Then take a sharp knife and chop up the shredded pork to make it shorter and return to the cooker.Take some Sweet Baby Rays Bar-B-Q sauce (your favorite) and pour it all over the pork simmer for an hour and ENJOY!!!. It will make your tongue want to "slap yo mama!!JMHO
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/13/12 02:46pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Update: Cooltech won't work with dealer towing package
There is some sort of an electrical adapter you have to use I'd imagine in order fror the lights to work. I had the same problem hooing up the camper lights I pulled with my GL1500 Goldwing. Seems the circuits are Asian and different from USA types. Parts house should have the adapter needed. JMHO
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/13/12 09:25am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: changing a bulb
Looks as if you can pop the metal ring off with a flat putty knife and the globe would come with it thereby exposing the light holder. Maybe? JMHO
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/13/12 08:53am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Million Mile Chevy Duramax LBZ
Finally got the Service Engine Soon light and Low Quality Diesel Exhaust Fluid light to stay out and got the shifter cables replaced and now I have no 4X4 on my 2011 HD2500 6.6. Feels as if either the cable has become unhooked or broken as there is absolutely NO feel to the shifter. Wonder what's next?
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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05/12/12 03:16pm |
Tow Vehicles
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