What if it Snows?

hope not dumb twucker · Mar 18, 2024

MACK E-6 said: ↑

Whoops. I don’t think you’re allowed to make U-turns there.
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Those aren’t curbs they are speed bumps, so you can make a u-turn safely.

Dave_in_AZ · Mar 18, 2024

Bud A. said: ↑

Just crossed the Mississippi River from Wisconsin to Minnesota and made this stupid U-turn designed by the idiots at Minnesota DOT to head south on 61. Couple miles later the dash lights up "Low coolant! Automatic shutdown in 60 seconds!" with the countdown clock ticking away. Wet all over the front half of the engine below the radiator, but no loose hoses apparent. Started it again and found the problem, big leak in the front top of the radiator. Didn't hit anything, grill screen is intact. It's less than 25k miles from the end of the warranty, so I reckon they miscalculated slightly on when the plastic would crack. Waiting for a tow, have no idea when they'll get here. Nearest Freightliner dealer is 50 miles away.

Next time they send me a load east of the Mississippi, I'm rejecting it immediately. Doesn't matter if it's only 50 miles. East is east.

At least it's sunny and not too cold.

Cascadia Life™
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The seasoned Cascadia driver carries 4 or 5 gallons of coolant.

Dave_in_AZ · Mar 18, 2024

Dave_in_AZ · Mar 18, 2024

5 gallons of coolant at Freightliner = $55 ( the price of a sandwich at Jubitz ).

Tow to Freightliner = $1200. ( Cost to eat at Jubitz for the weekend ).

okiedokie · Mar 18, 2024

Dave was right.

Blu_Ogre · Mar 18, 2024

hope not dumb twucker said: ↑

Corned beef on rye Reuben.actually not bad. May go try the Jake brake grill for a burger or kielbasa and sauerkraut. Gonna see how this sits in the belly and buttocks. Trying to avoid what @tramm01 had. I can do that on my own. Lol
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Didn't realize you were going to be hanging out that long there.

Was going to suggest next time heading up to Ilani at exit 14. But looks like they built a Pot Dispensary where they had truck parking.

77fib77 · Mar 18, 2024

Well I'm done driving till 5 am tomorrow. For the last 190 miles.

Opus · Mar 18, 2024

Dave_in_AZ said: ↑

The seasoned Cascadia driver carries 4 or 5 gallons of coolant.
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And a gallon of oil

JoeyJunk · Mar 18, 2024

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Dave_in_AZ · Mar 18, 2024

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