Draining the water out of the air tanks

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Firebird, Nov 17, 2007.

  1. serozhah

    serozhah Light Load Member

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    i meant to say bolt, not bold:)
     
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  3. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    You are bleeding the correct tank. And All that moisture could be normal from a build up from not being bled in the past. Keep pulling the cord on regular basis and if you keep getting alot like you explain in the beginning, then yes, you might have a problem. You didnt mention if you have a "Air Dryer".

    Also, that particular tank is called the the "WET TANK". That's the first main tank the air goes to from the air compressor.
     
    Last edited: Nov 17, 2013
    rockee Thanks this.
  4. Abdirizakgure

    Abdirizakgure Bobtail Member

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    I have a volvo and no air or moisture is coming from the tanks please help
     
  5. IH Truck Guy

    IH Truck Guy Road Train Member

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  6. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    There are wet tanks and dry tanks. Doesn't hurt to Winterize your air system after you drain it.
     
  7. Caterpillar Cowboy

    Caterpillar Cowboy Heavy Load Member

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    You're gonna wanna be careful if that's your policy just sayin!
     
  8. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    In 11 years, never drained it and it never froze up.
    On any truck.
     
  9. meechyaboy

    meechyaboy Heavy Load Member

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    I’ve been driving 3 and had issues on 4 separate occasions.. I now keep 3 bottles of brake line alcohol in my side box to go along with going though about a bottle each week just to be safe
     
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