Blinker fluid and muffler bearing

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Lav-25, Sep 22, 2018.

  1. Lav-25

    Lav-25 Medium Load Member

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    My new trainer said to go check the blinker fluid level- wtf !! Where is it?? Also what does a muffler bearing look like and do ??
     
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  3. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    All the big warehouses have a basement for that stuff.
     
  4. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    same place as SIF paint at 43 Radar Squadron I looked for in 1982 !
     
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  5. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I'm not sure about the blinker fluid (different trucks keep it in a different place), but the muffler bearing is the part that keeps the muffler purring like a kitten.

    If you ever notice a choppy exhaust sound, check that bearing fast.
     
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  6. tnpete

    tnpete Medium Load Member

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    Should be on the same isle as the sky hooks. Those sky hooks can't be beat. When your trying to tarp a 15ft load.
     
  7. Manny328

    Manny328 Light Load Member

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    You will need a metal stretcher
    To check the muffler bearing
     
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  8. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    if it's an american made truck, the blinker fluid is very easy to find, under the hood..if it is a foreign made truck, the blinker fluid is not only more difficult to find, but also metric...

    the muffler bearing(s) depending on size, width, length, can be found at most parts stores like pep boys, napa, auto zone, and they are the same part number as the truck dealerships, and you save tons of money. just buy AMERICAN bearings, as the chinese makers have flooded the stores with cheaply made, copies that are not made out of high strength steel.

    most muffler bearings have the same look about them...

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    The turn signal fluid is next to your backup secondary transmission. If you look behind that you will see the "black box" that transmits your location, and your internet browsing history, and all your cat pictures to the New World Order, headquartered in Copenhagen. It's no joke, really. According to Alex Jones those guys drink each other's blood and turn into giant lizards.
     
  10. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    If the shop thinks you are a rookie, they will pretend they don't know what you are talking about. You DON"T want to get caught by DOT without Blinker Fluid or worn muffler bearings. The points they put on your PSP score are tripled the first year.
     
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  11. 91B20H8

    91B20H8 Road Train Member

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    Ask the Maint/Shop chief for the id 10t form then have your trainer help you fill it out. It shows the location on his particular truck of where those are.
     
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