Well had a drive tire lock up on wet roads. It was weird cause it was just one that I could tell and only knew it cause I heard the drag(didn't slow truck any faster) and the q/c barked critical event report but I was only doing 20 mph and didn't jab brakes just applied normal. I was deadheading. Could of been super singles or new brake shoes and drums or combination but I must admit did make me a little nervous for winter roads.
SS's are a huge PIA in the snow/ice but they are doable. I just slowed down a little more and paid a little more attention to what i was driving on and it wasn't too bad. But i'd still rather have duals lol. On a positive note when you chain (if you chain) SS chains are lighter then 3 railers. American Trucker
Glad to hear you are doing well. I am having an issue lately myself - oil pressure dropping to 20 psi and alarms going off. If I stop and turn the truck off - it corrects itself. Per shop - they think it's the clogged oil filter. So tomorrow going to find a TA to get it fixed. I sure hope thats all it is.
baritone thats not just your truck mine does that and i know a few more have been having the same problem. it is the oil filter once they change it you will be good to go. mine does after about 12 to 13000 miles after they service the truck been doing it for the last 12 months.
Thanks Spanky - I am finding that out from others with the same type of truck. Which I could just change it myself but from what I hear it makes a big mess when you change it. Oh well - will have to just watch it carefully between B-Services.
yeah just keep a eye out on oil pressure it will stop dropping a few days before the lights start going off. once it starts to drop i just take it somewhere and get it changed before i have a problem with it
Get a small bucket OR Trash Bag, put it under the filter, slowly unscrew the filter and put it in the bucket. Fill new filter with oil, rub oil on the gasket with your finger, then screw back on..... Thats all there is to it! NOTE: You can use a filter wrench to remove the filter but DO NOT use the wrench to put it back on, just make it as tight as you can by hand thats all it needs. American Trucker
Went through 2 major torrential down pours last 2 days with 2-3 inches of water or roadways at times and no problems what so ever with super singles.
