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BD69: The Owner Operator Chronicles

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Broke Down 69, Feb 5, 2018.

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  1. Jan 27, 2019 #1401
    Broke Down 69

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    Unless I'm wrong, the Midwest winter blend is only good down to -10 and I'm looking at -20 or worse. I'll definitely check out Sapps though. Thanks, Micheal.
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2019 #1402
    misterG

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    If you can get to northern Midwest. We have better fuel, rated for lower than -10.
    Up in Minnesota and Wisconsin\Norther Iowa.
     
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  4. Jan 27, 2019 #1403
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    freezing smiley.gif freezing smiley.gif
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2019 #1404
    loudtom

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    I wouldn't treat my fuel from SC to OR this week, unless I plan or get stopped where it gets to single digits. I think that if they don't sell #1 along your route then you're not going to need it.

    I would try to stay on the southern end of the cold front on or below I-70 for as long as I could instead of jumping onto I-80. Traffic and delays would worry me more than temperatures.
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2019 #1405
    Scooter Jones

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    Keep it up!
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2019 #1406
    StrokerTSi

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    I'm headed the same direction this week, only supposed to be stupid cold for a couple days, probably only one if we're heading west through it. I keep at least 2 250gall 911 anti gel and a couple spare fuel filters, if its below 20 i keep my truck running and warm fuel cycling through keeps this kosher. Keep tanks at least half full going through the extreme cold too. Good luck.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2019 #1407
    Broke Down 69

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    In case anyone has been freeze dried or doing hard time I'd like to point out it's rather brisk in the midwest. Headed for -8 tonight here at the Oak Grove Petro. Tomorrow's high is going to be a balmy 7. I'm going to hot foot it into @Scooter Jones neck of the woods where it may rain a good bit but at least the Pacific Ocean keeps the temps in check. Going to reload Friday afternoon with a load headed to Winston Salem and after a couple days downtime, I'll be back grinding. Trucks doing great although she is a bit thirsty on the idle. Looking into a good refurbished APU so I can cut that out and add a few comforts to the road. Hope y'all are doing well.

    More later...
     
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  10. Jan 29, 2019 #1408
    loudtom

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    There's a fuel station called SPF across from the Love's in Laramie, WY that sells #1. Their #2 is $2.59 a gallon right now also. Once you get past Laramie on your way to Oregon, fuel prices with IFTA factored in are not pretty. I always tried to avoid fueling in Idaho especially.
     
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  11. Jan 29, 2019 #1409
    Broke Down 69

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    Yeah, the prices out that way suck, but the load rate is such that the sting is greatly reduced.
     
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  12. Jan 29, 2019 #1410
    loudtom

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    It's also like $75 in ODOT road taxes to go to Portland, and unless you go north it's $75 to get back out. That state has some scenery, but I'm glad I don't go there often anymore.
     
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