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    What is fuel costing you?

    Predicting $5:00 by Memorial Day Weekend. I caught CNN, they were saying with Chinas' earthquake, a spike in diesel fuel usage (IE: generators, heavy equipment usage) will further increase the price of diesel. :( Butch Cassidy
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    What is fuel costing you?

    $4.54 as of this afternoon.:eek: Butch Cassidy
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    What car wax do u use?

    :)No waxing for me. Tried them all -Meguires, Mothers, Turtle Wax, they just don't hold up, especially in these hard, long New England winters. A lot of road salt and sand will quickly deplete the wax job on the truck. So, I been trying a different approach, which my wife asked me about -...
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    fixing rust

    I've been using the 3 step rust program that Eastwoods offers. I find that their Rust Convertor, Rust Encapsulator, and Chassis Black works real well in the Northeast with snowy, salty roads. I try to keep all the sheetmetal dry and clean. Once a year (spring), I do a top to bottom, front to...
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    Thermostat replacement?

    I tried a higher tstat the 203 degree unit - in 8 trucks - bad idea on my behalf. Problems encountered were: overheating (many units were stuck closed), higher Nox levels at emission testing. I went back to the oem 195 tstats - not 1 problem encountered with overheating or high Nox...
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    Lost a friend

    So sorry for your loss. it is tough to deal with right now. Time will help ease the pain and sadness. Butch Cassidy
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    Fuel Mileage?

    LOL, I wonder what he was drinking:D Butch Cassidy
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    Tranny Fluid

    I just replaced the tranny fluid on my 2000 PSD w/ 4R100 transmision. The parts person at the NAPA store told me use only type 3 NOT type 5. I asked him why, he told me type 5 in my 4R100 tranny will kill it quickly. He also told me he has seen other 4R100 use type 5 - not good at all. To be...
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    Sound dampening

    I used Second Skin Audio, did the floor, doors, firewall. Very impressive sound dampening in the cab.:) Butch Cassidy
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    BIO Diesel

    Scotty, You will be fine, just keep extra fuel filters on hand. as you will experience the B20 cleaning out the crud in your fuel system. Butch Cassidy
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    Oil filter fiasco

    Nope, been there, done that w/ Amsoil. Way over rated in durabilty, reliability, and pricing. Butch Cassidy
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    Latest thoughts on Trans fluid?

    Regardless of either regular ATF or synthetic use, get a trans temp gauge installed. If you do a lot of towing, look into having additional colling added to your truck. Keep in mind synthetic can take higher temps than regular ATF, which is a good thing. Your trans clutch material will NOT...
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    Loud injector noise

    02, My injectors were driving me crazy with the increased noise from running ULSD. Why not try the simple stuff first (IE: least expensive) as I have done - add 1 - 2 cups / tank of a centane / fuel conditioner boost. I have been using the Powerservice (grey bottle). I have noticed that...
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    I want to quiet my beast down a bit

    Hoss, Regulated fuel return gave me more smoothness and less cackle noise (I running @ 65 - 70 psi) Sound insulation that I have used: Second Skin Audio. I removed all seats, rug, door panels for this app. I applied the 3 step process on their web site - Damplifier, Damplifer Pro and...
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    Engine Hood Insulation Removal

    WD40, I got mine from a firm called Second Skin Audio. I installed the "Motormat" product, works really well in reducing engine noise. Link: Sound Deadening Materials for Noise Reduction from Second Skin Hopes this helps, Butch Cassidy
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    Oil

    Sleeper, More power to you. Butch Cassidy
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    Magnefine filters

    Brad B, I have been using them for 90k miles. I have cut open used ones (changed every 30k miles), the filter does trap the loose iron particles. Butch Cassidy
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    Rumbling Noise when Braking

    This noise only happens when braking. The steering wheel tracks nice and straight with no vibration or pulling to one side. I checked the Powerslot rotors - no warpage. I checked the Hawk Pads - even wear accross the pads. I checked and greased the caliper slide pins. I replaced the front...
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    Brake problem, got any ideas??

    Red Monkey, If you have access to a dial indicator, ger some TIR readings on each of the rotors to see if / if not you arew w/in spec. Other causes: pad hangup in caliper, loose suspension and/or misaligned suspension parts. Start with the dial indicator first. Hopes this helps...
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    Parking brake to the floor?

    Jesse, If yor parking brake pedal goes to the floor, probably a brake cable has snapped, or the cable pulley (pedal assy) has split apart - as mine did). I removed my old OEM pedal assy and saw the pulley was split apart and the forward cable was permanently wedged into the pulley halves...
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    Magnefine filter questions

    Tim, I have a 2000 F250 XLT. The magnefine size that I use is 3/8". I don't use the "smart connects", just 3/8" rubber hose & stainless steel worm drive hose clamps. I mounted my Magnefine under the front passenger wheel well for accessibility purposes. I replace mine every 30K miles...
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    Time to clean IC boots

    Sprintracer26, I removed my OEM, inspected, cleaned the hoses and pipes and reinstalled. Make sure all mating surfaces are oil free (I used Simply Green) and the hose clamps are tight. You should be O.K. with the current setup. Hopes this helps. Butch Cassidy
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    Beating a dead horse discussion about the huch mod. IDEA.

    NeokcTERROR, Do the Hutch" mod, it works. I know, I been running this mod for almost 5 years now, I am very peased with the results.:) Butch
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    Just found the site

    05 250, Welcome to the site! Butch Cassidy
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    EBPV Disconnect

    DZL_X_4X4, Last week I disconnected the EBPV connector under the turbo pedestal. I left the rod alone. I have not had any SES issues at all. Perhaps the X is wired a little differently than the F250:dunno Butch Cassidy

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