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Diesel guys
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:24 pm
by Lurch
For you guys running diesel trucks I would highly recomend adding some anti jelling aditive. We have seen 3 trucks in the last couple of days that have jelled up. This is the first time I've seen it be a problem in this area.
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:30 pm
by Grumpy
Don't normally get this freaking cold here, either
The oil burners at work are not happy
Tim, does covering the grill actually help? Seems the van I usually drive isn't coming up to op. temp, or at least it doesn't feel like it to me...
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:39 pm
by Lurch
Covering the grill can help some, but more then likely your t-stat is stuck open.
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:53 pm
by Grumpy
Seems to warm up some when moving, then cools off while sitting. Hell, it's a '92 with 258K on it. Bound to be getting a mite eccentric in it's old age...
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:18 pm
by Lurch
Ya them old critters can get that way
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:11 pm
by Grumpy
Yeah, like me
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:00 pm
by Lud
What do you recomend using?
I've been using Diesel Kleen, it in the white bottle. It's an antigel.
Didn't know about the T-Stat. Mine never seems to get to operating temp. How do I get to it to look?
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:56 pm
by bobracing
Lud wrote:...Didn't know about the T-Stat. Mine never seems to get to operating temp. How do I get to it to look?
easiest way is to measure the temp on the upper radiator hose, should read some where around 190deg., the inferred dohickys works the best.