What if it Snows?

So my truck is in the shop for a few days... I roll the hood every other day as long as things are soumding/feeling/acting ok. I stab the oil once or twice a week unless I notice a problem.

Well sometime between last Wednesday (last time I stabbed the oil) and this morning the engine developed a pretty substantial leak. But its one of those that only leaks at speed/higher oil pressure. So no oil stains on ground where I park the truck... I did manage to find 2 small spots about the size of a quarter on the ground tonight when I went to double check. And its clear back on the rear of the engine by the firewall... So 99% of the visible oil residue can only be seen by climbing clear under the truck.

Well I noticed the oil pressure a little low about 2 hours into my day... Then a little bit later my jakes quit working. That was the moment I knew I had more than a small problem. Was still maintaining 30 psi oil pressure and no low oil pressure warnings from the dash. I got into my delivery and rolled the hood... Oil wasnt even on the #### stick!!! In a Volvo thats at least 3 gallons low. And from underneath the truck I could see ALOT of oil residue on the back of the engine and over the transmission.

After delivery I babied it about 6 miles to a Flying J to get some oil... Ever seen 10w-30 FA-4 or even 10w-30 CK-4 oil at a truck stop??? Yeah me neither, so it got 2 gallons of 15w-40 CK-4. That got it up into the "safe" zone on the stick. Over the next 3.5 hours or so it leaked about a pint I figure. But it got oil pressure back to normal operating pressure and got the truck back to the yard... So for the next few to several days I get to join the "Cascadia Life" group while my Volvo is at the dealer for repairs under warranty. Anything extra I need to bring along... Flip flops, track suit, sweat pants, multiple GPS devices?????

 

Kitty ettiquette is they show their rear to those they trust. Curled tail means they are enamored with you.

Ida is expected here maybe tonight. Exact track is unknown.
I recently tried to start the genset and found it wont run. Time to work on that before Ida kills the power. Hoping its just bad ethanol fuel.

 

It's not his....what does he care?

hmmmmmm.....where have we heard this mind set?

 

I'd like to visit this truck stop.

 

Hey Dave....did you have a smile on your face as you came out of the cubicle?

 

Sept 1......YouTube is promoting Christmas music.........sheeshh!