Would like advice

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  1. Aug 17, 2009 #1
    slick9802

    slick9802 Bobtail Member

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    I have been driveing this truck for almost a year and just bought it. Then one week later the trans come out lol (be careful what you wish for) anyway I would like advice on what I need to look out for as far stuff going down and up keep on this old truck
     
    slick9802, Aug 17, 2009
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  3. Aug 18, 2009 #2
    Apd

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    Well what kind of truck is it?
     
    Apd, Aug 18, 2009
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  4. Aug 18, 2009 #3
    bulldog3280

    bulldog3280 Bobtail Member

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    all i can tell you is be ready for anything,i have been a o/o for a month and a week and i have had something go wrong every week but one,they have all been minor problems though
     
    bulldog3280, Aug 18, 2009
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  5. Aug 18, 2009 #4
    slick9802

    slick9802 Bobtail Member

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    It is a 98 freightliner I have drove it for almost a year then the guy asked if I would like to buy it. And like a dummy I said yes lol
     
    slick9802, Aug 18, 2009
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  7. Aug 18, 2009 #5
    Apd

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    lol well all i can say is make sure you keep it nice and clean, change the oil, check the air filters, and pray for nothing major.
     
    Apd, Aug 18, 2009
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    southernpride Thanks this.
  8. Aug 18, 2009 #6
    slick9802

    slick9802 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah I thought it was in good shape till I made my first run and picked up my 2nd run and the trany decided to take a crap lol. So counting my fuel advances and my load that I made I am off to a good start at 3900 in the hole thats a great way to start a company right lol
     
    slick9802, Aug 18, 2009
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