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    Truck will not move

    Do any of you mechanics out there think that I could get away with just replacing the egr valve for now and do the rest of the work in a couple months. Obviously, I would not be doing any major hauling or towing!!
  2. J

    Truck will not move

    so...dealership called back this afternoon.... This is their diagnosis: diag (found egr valve stuck open by carbon rocks, on roadtest found eot 67degrees over ect, indicating that oil cooler is restricted not cooling oil down properly) replace egr valve, oil cooler, test and replace...
  3. J

    Truck will not move

    Thanks. I will let you know. The dealership called later on today and said it would probably be Monday before they can give me the diagnosis. They have been backed up.
  4. J

    Truck will not move

    Hello, I have been reading over the threads on and off for quite a few months. I do not post much since I am basically learning from all of you. On the way home yesterday, I stopped for a car that was turning and went to step on the go pedal and it did not move. Still running, but will not...
  5. J

    Anti-gelling additive needed??

    Just another question that I had thought of....Do you ever have to hit the go pedal when starting when it is really cold?? I know that it is fuel injected...but I remember when I lived back east in my gasser fuel injected car, sometimes you had to to get it running. Is that ever necessary on...
  6. J

    Anti-gelling additive needed??

    Thanks for all the replies. I do have a heater cord hanging down and it looks like it is attached, but I have never had to use it before. So I will be sure to bring an extension cord with me. My batteries were put in new in March 2007 so they should be fine. I have not had any troubles so...
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    Anti-gelling additive needed??

    Hello, I have been reading a lot on SDD to learn all I can as I have never owned a diesel before. I have owned my truck for about a year now. All of you guys are very knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoy reading your thoughts and listening to your expertise. So I decided to make my first...
  8. J

    Traveling near Big Bear Lake,CA

    Just wanting to know some information about the highways near Big Bear Lake City, CA (primarily highways 247, 18, 38) from Barstow to Big Bear. I am new to towing I have a 2004 Ford F250 diesel pulling a 24' toy hauler. Just wandering how steep the grade is and if anyone has some pointers for...
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