Change your own oil

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by JoeyJunk, Mar 14, 2022.

  1. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    Or how he spends 500 dollars on shocks!
     
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  3. Rideandrepair

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    What a Woman!! She’s a keeper.
     
  4. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Well considering what you spend comes out of what you make. It all adds up.
     
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  5. Rideandrepair

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    I had a quick drain for a while. I accidentally broke it, forcing it the wrong way. It still worked, but I didn’t trust the locking mechanism, since I’d rounded it out. I just did an oil change with a new one installed. What a breeze. Changed it nosed in on the back row at TA. Got empty jugs from the shop, dumped the oil in their pit. Lined a small box with a plastic bag for filters. Beats waiting in line. Since the $200 special disappeared, I’ve been doing my own. Easy money in my pocket. I do like the magnet on the plug. Need to make a magnet/ drain screen to fit over 1 gallon jugs. Still on the drawing board.
     
  6. goga

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    Yes, I do. You do not misunderstanding that. It is only 90 bux, turbo is working lightly, air comes in easy, mileage .5 mpg at least. Just like the engine to work as is should.
     
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  7. Oxbow

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    Perhaps an air filter restriction gauge would be a good investment?
     
  8. goga

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    I have no break downs, steers are at 150+ with at least 50k to go. Engine at 1.3ml mi and oil is clean. What are you talking about?

    PS: lust time replaced drives around 400k, 3 sets of shocks. Think it worth it)
     
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  9. goga

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    I don't even look at it and have no idea where it is)
     
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  10. goga

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    If 100 is money in trucking, I'm doing something wrong)
     
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  11. Last Call

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    Yes she is I would struggle with out her
     
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