Running with JCT, Part Deux

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  1. kanidana

    kanidana Heavy Load Member

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    If ir was something in my head, id overcome it. Unfortunately out of my control
     
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  3. MachoCyclone

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    Pretty much. By that time happens, the motor has cooled off about 20 degrees (according to the gauge). But I also notice that usually happens if I have to turn the turn the truck off almost right way after stopping (which I do usually do) or if the idle timer happens to catch me. If I let the truck idle for just a couple mintues, then the chances of the issue is greatly reduced.

    On a second note, yesterday, I was just getting into town where I live, and I get a phone call from my DM. She says she hates to ask me, but she is required to ask all her drivers on "hometime" status. She says they are offering $1,000 to drivers to come back that day. I said are you serious? I'm not even at the house yet after being gone for almost 4 months. Make it 5 grand and you got a deal. That didn't happen, so, here I am at home. I also told her that deal would be easier to take if it was after Christmas already.
     
  4. Kamkor

    Kamkor Road Train Member

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    Yeah my DM called and said the same thing.
     
  5. Kamkor

    Kamkor Road Train Member

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    What did they do at the shop?
     
  6. kanidana

    kanidana Heavy Load Member

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    Tires, apu, inverter, SABOTAGE by tech computer. Anyhue first three for sure. I know for a fact its possible to mess with fuel mileage through programming. Mystery
     
  7. Kamkor

    Kamkor Road Train Member

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    New tires would/could cause a drop but not that substantial. Did you buy fuel after leaving the shop? Alignment after tires? Wind conditions? There has to be some kind of explanation.
     
  8. kanidana

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    Fuel at the qt but i usually get good mpg off that fuel
     
  9. kanidana

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    Just refueled at flying j xt 18 i40 oklahoma. My mpg dropped even further. Ill be in the hole on this trip from fuel. I can get about 900 out of a full tank. I haven't even hit the heavy mtns yet.
     
  10. drvrtech77

    drvrtech77 Road Train Member

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    What work was performed on it?
     
  11. kanidana

    kanidana Heavy Load Member

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    See earlier post.
     
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