How NOT to fill your fuel tanks

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Lepton1, Sep 1, 2018.

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  1. snowman_w900

    snowman_w900 Road Train Member

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    The best part of your video was the sound of that blue flat top FLD next to you with the Big Cam Cummins idling.
     
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    It's just idiot truck salespeople that spec trucks cluelessly..... They're everywhere with idiot specs, like frame overhang instead of ordering tapered with cross member....1980s gearing, . Etc etc...
     
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    19 years in heavy construction, soaked in grease oil and diesel all day long, a little smudge of diesel on my finger does not scare me.

     
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    Yeah? Just wait till your kids have flipper feet on both hands. ;)

    j/k...I emptied my Aqua Velva container and filled it with diesel. Nuthin better than a little splash of diesel to get your day going. Gas? Now that's another story. That crap makes me gag.
     
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    Yeah lol it's funny to hear truckers brag about having diesel in their blood but they are afraid to get it on their hands LOL
     
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    I like to call it being neat, clean, and professional for my customers. But, if that makes me afraid. I reckon that is what I'll be.
     
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    Have fun with that ...
     
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    So far I haven't heard any of them brag saying " I love when my interior and clothes smell like diesel fuel and I just love when my steering wheel, switches and shifter knob have that nice slick feeling "
     
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    I’m fine with being covered in mud and concrete but I don’t want diesel on me.

    Next thing you know everything smells like diesel.
     
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    That and PB Blaster
     
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