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  1. Shraderman

    Aftermarket IN-Dash Navigation

    AVN 6600 Try an Eclipse AVN6600. It's a double DIN so it fits exactly into the dash. It's pretty rugged, so it can take a bounce or two. The accessories that you can get are great. You can use it as an IPOD player, Sirius or XM radio, CD Changers, MP3s, MP3 DVDs, etc. It also plays real...
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    05e16 emission recall 05-06

    Update Successful I had that particular upgrade on my 6.0 L 06 F250 back in the middle of summer. I was also a little worried about what I might come away with. Actually, I can't tell the difference. I did chat with the diesel tech at the dealership at length about it. From what he told me...
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    glow plugs and the winter

    I've never had any problem getting her started either. However, I did experience what they call "surge" last winter when it was well below zero. It's basically due to the lack of oil flow to the HPOP when the oil is cold. However, I just changed over to the Mobil 1 Diesel Truck and SUV oil...
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    Mobil 1 Diesel Truck and SUV Synthetic Oil

    Yep, there's a Wally-World close by. They're everywhere. They don't carry it, but they can get it on a special order. I just ordered 5 gallons. Should be surging through the vital parts in a week or so. Richard
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    Mobil 1 Diesel Truck and SUV Synthetic Oil

    I'm gonna give it a shot. Mobil has just came out with their Diesel rated line. I know that some Mobil oils are rated both ways. However, this one just came out and got endorsed by Chevy, Ford, and Cummins. The only issue is that I'm having a bear of a time finding some. My local auto parts...
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    Mobil 1 Diesel Truck and SUV Synthetic Oil

    Anybody use this stuff. I've read the bios on it and it seems great. I have run Mobil 1 in a gasser and loved it. This stuff fully exceeds Ford's requirements. Looking for a little better gas mileage and maybe better winter starting.
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    ByPass Oil Filter

    Thanks Dave. I'm thinking of modifying it to put the Ford Blue Oval as the background. Maybe something along the "Keep On Truckin" theme. Not enough hours in the day to work and do all that too. Richard
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    ByPass Oil Filter

    Thanks Much Thanks for all the replies. I am leaning towards the FS2500 myself. The major dislike that I had was the rubber hoses, which I would have replaced with SS braided units anyway. I also wanted to know if anyone had one installed and had any issues with it. I have a buddy who is...
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    ByPass Oil Filter

    I'm close to installing a bypass oil filter. I like theFS2500 that's touted in all of the magazines. That seems tailored towards big rig guys, which means it's likely a good product. I also know that Amsoil puts out such a thing. Does anyone have experience with these? Which would you...
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    LCD 'puter monitor?

    I run a Fuji Plus right now. Had an NEC, but gave it up to the girlfriend. Just so that you know the difference in a cheap LCD and an expensive LCD is the number of pixels (actual LEDs) which don't work. ALWAYS see the actual monitor you're buying. If there's a black spot or two in the...
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    What comfort upgrades have you done?

    Alpine Navigation System I'm off to put in a new Sat Navigation Radio next month. Alpine W200 2-DIN package with a 6.5" screen. It will deal with navigation, it controls an IPOD, it is sat radio (either Sirius or XM) ready (I have Sirius), and it will deal with CD and DVDs. Pretty cool rig...
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    Mobil 1 Truck & SUV 5W40 or Royal Purple

    Didn't mean to stir up any personal feelings or ruffle any feathers. I have run synthetic in a gas burner and liked it. I have seen posts where folks have said that they run Amsoil or Rotella Synthetic in their PSD. The two most commonly available to me are Mobil 1 and Royal Purple. I just...
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    Mobil 1 Truck & SUV 5W40 or Royal Purple

    I know this is a popular subject and there have been lots of posts, but haven't seen anything about these two synthetic oils. Does anyone use them? If so, what are the results. Also, I only have about 4k on the clock, should I change over to synthetic now or wait until 10k or so? I know...
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    Fuel Additives

    -14F and it still works I use the Power Services stuff in every tank. It was -14F here yesterday and she turned right over. It didn't enjoy it, but it did start. It was not plugged in. I don't know if I'll continue to use it in the summer time or not, it does get pricy when you use it in...
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    Valentines Day, what went wrong???

    St Valentine All good tips! Did you know that St. Valentine was beheaded on Feb 14 after writing a love letter to his jailer's daughter! Just goes to show that I may be the most trivial person that I know. ShraderMan:rolleyes:
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    2006 F-250 6.0L $$$$$$$$$

    N. Alabama Area I picked up a 2006 Supercab Lariat for $38k out the door. That's after a lot of wheeling an dealing. Have you tried the internet sales? On Consumer Reports you can get the exact price of everything and get the dealer holdback. It will cost you $12 to get it, but it's saved...
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    Out of Fuel

    Thanks Thanks to everyone for their reply. Bottom line is DON'T DO IT! Hurting parts in my new truck is a bad NO NO. It takes me 25 gallons to fill up from 1/4 tank but I can drive for quite a while before she comes down from the full mark after the fill-up. Therefore, I'm going to guess...
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    Out of Fuel

    Just a Newbie question here. I've got a 2006 PSD and as I'm unfamiliar with the low fuel warning and how much I can trust it, I've been playing with my mileage. For example, I let it run down to 3/4 of a tank, fill up see how many gallons that takes, then do the same with 1/2 tank, 1/4 tank...
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    Help with weird occurance

    A thought? I think Budro and T-Bar are right on the tire issue. I've had that many times. It's a slipped or broken belt and you can actually feel it if you run your hand around the surface of the tire. It'll make the whole thing do a hula at a certain speed, but can appear normal at another...
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    Service manual?

    HELM Manual The official "Ford" service manuals are available from HELM Inc. They have a variety of manuals and original books that came from the dealer. I purchased the entire 2006 set for the F250-F550. They have a two-volume set which gets you through the basic truck...
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    First Mod - navagation/sat radio

    Dag, I have managed to find some local auto parts stores (Advance) which sells a harness which mates with the stock truck harness and simply has pigtails which are labelled. I also have a Sirius radio. What I wanted to do was to use the AVN to do both. However, some folks tell me that the...
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    Northeast 2006 rally

    Sounds Cool! That's a great idea, resurrected! It would be fun to meet and greet and see what different folks have done to their trucks. Always gathering ideas for that next round of mods. ShraderMan :sweet
  23. Shraderman

    First Mod - navagation/sat radio

    Radio Pinouts Bill, It's a 2006 SD with the single CD/AM/FM radio. I didn't opt for the higher end one as I knew that I'd replace it eventually. Thanks for the help. Thanks to JohnBoyToo for looking as well. Richard :thumbs
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    First Mod - navagation/sat radio

    Ok, so I've only owned the truck for three weeks, but it's time for the first mod! Actually, I'm in the planning stage right now. What I want to put in is a 2-DIN radio with a navigation system and Sirius built in. That way, there's no fumbling for controls and I don't have to drill holes in...
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    MPG test

    17.8 MPG My guess is 17.8 mpg. I just drove from North Alabama to the Flint MI area and that's what I averaged. When we slowed down, it was around 20. When we really slowed down (55-60), it ran about 17.5. That's over 900 miles or so.

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