What did you do with your truck/shop today

[Jsdirt]

Probably want to start your own thread for that - you'll get more response / exposure. Post pics too.

[Mike Trnka]

Replaced the burnt out passenger side headlight bulb. Just picked up the second cheapest H11 bulb at Autozone. Figure I'll do some research and replace both side with something good once the weather warms up.

[Conky Conky]

Hauled a F350 bucket truck that barely fit on my car trailer today. The 9-10k lb. beast had no brakes either as we loaded up on a hill. Made for an interesting time, especially crawling underneath to tie it down!

 

Thing lifted the ass of my little half ton 2' in the air. Thank God for chock blocks. Chasing after the truck isn't fun. Ask me how I know that ...

 

More pics/details in the "Towing Pics" thread.

Ha dam Fords but 9Ib an to bad I'm not a fan of my 6spd but its nice when pulling them big loads and down shifting. When I down shift with the dual 3 inch straight pipes it sounds like a straight piped peterbuilt with its Jake's on.

[RyanbabZ71]

Got my oil analysis back

 

 

 

Ryan

Edited January 14, 2016 by RyanbabZ71

[BulldogSilverado]

Got my oil analysis back

 

 

 

Ryan

Never heard of getting the oil tested. What do you gain from this and how much does it typically cost?

[RyanbabZ71]

Never heard of getting the oil tested. What do you gain from this and how much does it typically cost?

 

I started doing it on my car since I only change the oil once a year. Just wanted to make sure it was breaking down. I started doing my truck back in 2014. Cost is $25 a sample.

 

You can detect engine issues earlier by testing. I enjoy getting the data and monitoring over time, must be the engineer in me.

[Jsdirt]

Yep - they can tell if the oil is breaking down, your air filter is letting dirt past, if your head gasket is leaking combustion or coolant - lots of info to be had. It's a must if you run your oil as long and as hard as I do. I tow everything under the sun, and usually go almost 10k miles on the Amsoil I run.

 

TBN test is an additional $10 @ Blackstone Labs. That's an indicator of the condition of the oil. Low TBN means the oil has broken down, and needs to be changed (unless it was crap oil to start with).

[BulldogSilverado]

 

I started doing it on my car since I only change the oil once a year. Just wanted to make sure it was breaking down. I started doing my truck back in 2014. Cost is $25 a sample.

 

You can detect engine issues earlier by testing. I enjoy getting the data and monitoring over time, must be the engineer in me.

 

Yep - they can tell if the oil is breaking down, your air filter is letting dirt past, if your head gasket is leaking combustion or coolant - lots of info to be had. It's a must if you run your oil as long and as hard as I do. I tow everything under the sun, and usually go almost 10k miles on the Amsoil I run.

 

TBN test is an additional $10 @ Blackstone Labs. That's an indicator of the condition of the oil. Low TBN means the oil has broken down, and needs to be changed (unless it was crap oil to start with).

That's pretty neat. Thanks for the info!

[kstruckcountry]

Another fan of oil analysis here. It costs less than an oil change and now I'm changing my oil about half as often. Less trouble, with the added benefit of keeping an eye on the condition of the engine.

 

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[RyanbabZ71]

Another fan of oil analysis here. It costs less than an oil change and now I'm changing my oil about half as often. Less trouble, with the added benefit of keeping an eye on the condition of the engine.

 

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The test shows that once a year on my camaro is good and I can actually extend it but I dont have any plans on doing that

[RyanbabZ71]

Sprayed it off then let it sit in the rain

 

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Ryan

Edited January 15, 2016 by RyanbabZ71

[SnakeEyeSS]

Fixing lose door trim. This thing is almost perfect (for it's age) now. Still found myself looking at new Accords online. 2016 brought Android Auto, adaptive cruise, 34 mpg with 278hp V6.

 

Oh, and check out the resale values on out of warranty Compacts(I saw the new Civic and became curious, went down that rabbit hole on compact resale value,) they have fallen through the floor. I'm guessing gas prices. That Corolla I sold back in June is worth $1,200 less now.

Edited January 15, 2016 by SnakeEyes

[Conky Conky]

Well a v6 only getting 34 mpg I hate to brag but for my daily driver I drive a 02 loaded 4 banger 5spd Sunfire and its bin a dam reliable car that gets 45+ MPG. I only plate my two trucks four months outa the year only cause my 5.3 only gets 11.6 avarage MPG and my 94/is more so a project truck. I can drive to work and back on $80/month in my Sunfire weres my 2013 5.3 cost me about $550+/month in fuel so who's laughing now.

[RyanbabZ71]

 

$26.75 for 19 gallons

 

 

Ryan

[Victor Ferreira]

That price makes me so jealous...

 

 

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