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Bookitty
Bookitty
Would those Coke ovens be in Elizabeth PA?
and goes back to turn of the century "technology?"
I have been in many steel mills in PA, but not in Elizabeth. Steel was usually made in areas serviced by rivers or other waterways in order to barge in the coal. The mills I visited were in OH, PA, MD and IL. Bethlehem, U.S. Steel and Republic Steel. Forgive me Bruce, you asked for the time; And I told you how to build a watch.
Bookitty
They said they usually see "car / light truck owners" too late and a lot of damage has already occurred. Big equipment operators usually test their oil every 250 hours and presumably in time to remedy a situation.
Heck, for $12.45, I'm game. Just turned 10K miles this week and have 2.6K miles on the current Mobil 1 oil change.
The only caveat was on proper sampling technique. They recommend on "not" getting bottom sediments. Method One: come down the dip stick tube with a sealed hard-walled tube hooked to a syringe. The bottom of the tube is sealed and there's a small hole in the side about 6" up. Method Two: during a normal oil change, let half of the oil out through the plug hole to flush out the sediments then take your sample from the last half of the oil draining out.
I'll probably do this every 10K-15K just to know what's happening. If it turns out to be a Mickey Mouse test, I'll keep looking but if it seems worthwhile, I'll post some of the basic results.
Bookitty
In order to actually get trend information from an engine, The measurement needs to be taken at regular intervals. They will even be able to tell you what kind of oil you are running.
Also a knowledge of the materials used in the engine is needed to truly understand the trace metals (wear indicators) found during the analisys.
BTW.... SLICK50 has been tested using this technique and the wear indicators were found to drop SIGNIFICANTLY during treatment and STAYED LOWERED for many thousand miles AFTER the treatment.
I'm now waiting for another 400 miles and some warmer weather in February to do some sampling.
without my mentioning Slick 50. Seriously, it is a good product.
Bookitty
Dakota Exhaust:
http://www.dodge-dakota-rt-catback.exhaust-automotive.com/
Main site:
www.mbrp.com
Drive Safe,
Joe
I have a 1998 2WD CC with 5.2l and 5-speed. I have 14k well coddled miles. I love this truck.
The other morning it was 10°I and the truck did not crank. I turned the key and all I got was a relay clicking. The lights were bright and did not dim when I turned the key.
The truck ran fine the day before.
I jumped the battery with a motorcycle battery with 1/2 charge and the truck cranked like crazy and started right up! There is no way this tiny battery started a 5.2l V8. The truck started 2-3 times during the day I/I problem.
The next day the truck started fine, but it was not as cold. The day after it was also below 10°I and the truck did not start. Again, jumping with the motorcycle battery did the trick.
I took it to the dealer and they checked the battery and charging system. All OK. They also cleaned the connections and grounds. They were fine too.
I am sure there is a component, like a relay that malfunctions in the cold and a few more volts makes it start. In order to get the dealer to fix it I will have to leave it at the dealer when it is 10°I out. This can be a challenge.
Has anyone had a similar problem? Any ideas what the faulty component is? All help is appreciated.
Drive Safe,
Joe
Bookitty
averages? This saves DC a bundle.
Temperatures are pretty moderate in the northwest in the winter, If I lived in a colder climate,
I could see it. I'm sticking with the 10/30 unless someone can convince me otherwise.
If you ever want repair parts for items listed in the MOPAR accessory catalog, forget
it!
Bought a bed extender from dealer ($235). Later broke one of the little plastic holddown [non-permissible content removed]
(my fault). It was only then that I found out dealers cannot get any parts for this stuff.
They claim DC will not even tell them who makes the stuff in this catalog for them.
No more dealer accessories for me.
Have I convinced you? Well, it is your engine and you are allowed to do with it as you wish. If it were me, even in the temperate northwest, I would use 5w-30. If I were in the southwest I might agree with you to go to a heavier oil. just my .02
1st dealer: "No problems with using 10/30, we routinely use it in the 4.7's we service."
2nd dealer: "We recommend 5/30 because of better protection during cold starts and better mileage. We have no problem with you using 10/30 since 5/30 is only recommended, not required by owners manual."
3rd dealer: "10/30wt is perfectly o.k. around here, but we suggest you call DC customer assistance for warranty implications."
DC Customer assistance (@ 1-800-992-1997): "10/30 is O.K. to use if you prefer, however if you do your own service, PLEASE keep receipts and records."
I'm stick'en with the 10/30 guys, you can't convince that new "tighter clearances" are the reason for 5/30. If that were the case, why would they continue to recommend 30W on the other end of the spectrum. Same tight clearances, right?
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Why should I ignore the engine-designers specification and use a LESS stringent SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) oil grade?
It is easier to manufacture an oil that spans LESS of a viscosity range.
Ron35
the local dealers couldn't help? It wasn't like they didn't try,
they just couldn't find any info on these products.
On delivery day I had a quarrel with the dealer before driving away, but the Dakota owner prevailed (stuff I had learned here gave me an advantage), and that was the only low spot in the day. In the end, Bald Hill Dodge/Subaru in RI dealt with me honestly. I now have 500 miles on my truck, and am astounded.
There are no rattles. The engine is a joy to hear and feel. The driver (me) wants to rev it, and pass anyone on the highway, because I now can. The tranny is as it should be; long throw'ed like a truck, but effortlessly smooth. The ride and handling are very precise. I've yet to wring the bugger's neck, as she ain't broke in, but already my wife wants a louwer exhaust note. Having come up from a tiny Mitsub 2wd (which I spun in the snow the night before I got the Dak) this truck w/ 4X4 is a thrill rather than a discouraging: "I'm gonna get stuck on this hill.." experience. I spent several months reading everything that I could about 4X4 pickups, and I've learned a lot.
This forum is the most friendly, thoughtful, and best informed. I almost said "mature," and as that is appropriate chronoligically, it ain't me.
For the first time in many years, I've bought an expensive product that hasn't disappointed.
Cordially,
Bikenut
Bookitty
KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs
Next time you're planning a trip to RI drop me a line at kawinut@cs.com and we can get a meal.
I'm a novice woodworker, so I've learned to accept my need for power tools and sundry other toys. Since I got the truck, however, I'm afraid that I'll also be stopping at all the speed shops!
Be Cool,
Bikenut
My worst problem is my boss gave me a company Home Depot Credit Card. Ohhhh the temptation. We don't have a Woodworker's Warehouse though but maybe that's a good thing.
http://www.geocities.com/copper6500/homedepot.html
"One picture is worth a thousand word." Never more true.
Bookitty
I have been getting a ton of requests on how I had the sunroof installed in my 2001 QC.
Sorry it took so long, I just got back from a skiing trip and had to wait to build the web page where you guys can see all of this.
For information and pictures on the installation of my sunroof, go to this link:
http://www.ayrow.com/sunroof.html
If you missed it, you can see the leather seat upgrade at this link:
http://www.ayrow.com/seats.html
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Ayrow
Still having a ball with my 01 CC, 4.7, auto,loaded. Unpacked my Roll-N-Lock tonight and will install it in the morning. Love this forum!!
TD
I have a 2001 QC, 4x4, 5spd, TH, Skid, etc...
Is there a way to put a tow hook(s) on the front of this truck?
I cannot believe that Dodge eliminated them!!! What stupidity is this??
Thanks.