Double Yellow's Company Driver to Independent Thread

I use a local guy for windshields, $200 for the one piece glass in my KW, $100 a side for the 2 piece glass in a Freightliner. I think the '99 Century will be a bit more because it's a one piece that's glued in, making it a two man job. That according to the glass guy when he was out installing my last one (KW has a rubber seal) just after I bought the '99. Just haven't had the chance to buy one yet and see how much.

 

Bobtailed into a mall to do some shopping, there was the mobile windshield repair guy there. $25 bucks to fix to small spider cracks. I can still see them only because I know where to look.

 

Well as a new member here I can say that this has been the best thread I have ever read on any forum that I have been on for any subject. Thanks DY and the rest of ya'll for all of the great information. I have been driving for sixteen years and have started kicking the idea of being an O/O around and this has opened my eyes to a lot of things that I have never even thought about. It took me two weeks to get through this thread reading whenever I had a minute to spare and I am going to miss it now that I have read it all. Thanks again

 

According to an internet expert I found, the cause of higher oxidation numbers: High temperature, water oil aeration, metal catalysts (for example, wear debris).

That said, it's possible the small change in the oxidation number could just as well represent a new norm. Especially given the jump to a fresh inframe and new oil at once. Two samples isn't really enough to define a trend, either. No sign of a wear metal upswing, so I'd be inclined to run it as-is to the next sample and monitor oil temp (if possible). Probably not totally relevant given the equipment differences, but mine usually runs about 10-15º higher than the coolant temp. Maybe up to 20º on a hard climb. Maybe alter driving habits to reduce oil temp, but I think you're already firmly doing that.

Then again, what do I know? I'm doing 15k oil changes with regular Delvac and not sampling.

 

So you don't have physical damage, Lol. Self INS r ed like the big guys

 

Self insured usually means you have the million dollar liability in cash. I think what your saying is you don't have collision, fire or theft coverage. If someone does hit you and it's not your fault the other insurance covers your damage anyways.

 

This is a fascinating thread DY, Thank you so much for sharing, as fellow Californian(San Diego) im focused in on the pre emissions portion of this conversation, with the one truck exemption shot down have you made any plans to upgrade your rig?Some of my colleagues are continuing to run their trucks until they wont let them run anymore. And that seems to be not anytime in near future, You know,...Back in the day a guy could buy an old truck learn how to work on it and work his way into newer equipment and build his business and teach his kids the the industry and help them buy their own truck Now with all bureaucracy its almost like they dont want small business to start here in California let alone thrive here. ITS CRAZY I was speaking with an old freind earlier in the week who has several 10 wheelers and some 3 axle day cabs, and he explained to me that CARB is so screwed up that as long you pay your tags have a valid CA# and MCP# they will leave you alone.And BTW
The only time ive ever seen CARB was at the rainbow scales in Fallbrook 3-4X on the SB side. in 6 years thats it, Never when working inside the county or in the city on the 5 or 15 on the 8 never.
Ive been looking at 2007 pre emission 379's with anticipation of installing an aftermarket DPF but holding out as long as I can before having to install it or putting a 2010 motor or buying a compliant truck.(at least there are options LOL) Ive seen the nightmare of 2008 1st gen regen systems 1st hand (2008 Volvo 3 axle day with the Volvo motor, 2 line wet kit and 10 speed running live floors) that truck spent more time in the shop for regen issues clogged DPF stack filter, flex pipe burnt holes, computer derate, Bad injectors, bad coppers, the list goes on and on ..... but I digress, If I thought I could get away with it I would shop for 2002-2007 379 Pete and preserve my working capitol for obvious reasons, but im scared to death that one day a year later I will get that letter saying SORRY you cant work your truck any more...then what?? I am screwed. Some of my freinds are saying aw F-it im going for it and they are snapping up the beaters and running them, and IM REALLY tempted to do the same, well kinda newer is better for my old ### LOL But im just not that eager to throw 20K of my hard earned money out like that. Like one of there posters said earlier: theres a difference when a guy a who doesn't have a family no house no responsibility doesn't have as much to lose as a guy who has a house and wife kids and monthly commitments, so Im a bit more cautious.
But anyway, back to my original question: Any plans on buying a newer truck?
Again, Thank You so much for sharing, Best of luck and hopefully one these we will meet up at Frazier Park and lunch is on me.
Kevin