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Preparing for a long trip any ideas

Old Sep 11, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Preparing for a long trip any ideas

Hey guys I leave Thur afternoon for Disney World. Its going to be a 1020 miles one way (only stopping to eat and pee) and I am looking for any ideas that I may need or want to do. I have just changed all the fluids and filters for the 30,000 mile mark and I plan to have 2 extra fuel filters with me. I am wondering if this is a good time to run some kind of injector cleaner thru the system or some additive that will get worked thru the system all at one time. I am hoping to make it down there on 2 tanks of fuel thats 500 miles per tank. Thanks for any ideas.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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The only thing I'd do is add a double dose of your favorite lubricty additive before heading out just to let the system work it through on the long haul.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Ya buy a DVD player your kids are going to drive you nuts.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Shovelhead
The only thing I'd do is add a double dose of your favorite lubricty additive before heading out just to let the system work it through on the long haul.

Hey Shovelhead I am kinda new to this diesel and lubricity additive thingy you wouldnt happen to know what my favorite one is do ya................

me--><--Shovelhead
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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that'll be the best money ever spent.


"are we there yet"
"i'm bored"
"he's touching me"
"are we there yet"
"how much longer"
"What's that smell"
"Mommy, when are we going home"
"I'm hungry"
"are we there yet"
"I have to go to the bathroom, NOW!"
"oops"
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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Man, I gotta pee now.

I would, at the very least, run some PS through it at every oil change. I personally do it about every other tank w/ some MMO. Seems to make it run smoother & quieter. Don't forget to check your air filter.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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tire pressures
serpentine belt
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Lucas Injection System Cleaner does a good job and is available almost anywhere.
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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1 case full throttle drink and two bottles of No-Doze!
Either an entertainment system and the full collection of Disney or heavy duty sedatives for the kids
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