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Replying to: nescosmo (Aug 31, 2008 12:24 pm) As to the oil vapor problem, I am running Amsoil 15W-40 full synthetic. It specs out like Mobil 1 5W-40 except the vaporization rate is lower. I also clean the boost sensor every 5,000 miles as well as the hose from the CAC to the engine. There is barely any oill film in it when I clean the hose. As to fuel, I prefer to go to busy truck stops when travelling long distances. I generally use Pilot or Love's stops. They are always busy. I also add cetane improver and detergent or try to find a station that sells B5 or B20. The closer I get the cetane to 51 to 54, the smoother and quieter the engine runs, plus FE goes up. I blow the engine's nose twice weekly and that helps alot too.
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Replying to: winter2 (Sep 01, 2008 11:08 am) Nescosmo.
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Replying to: emp2 (Aug 20, 2008 5:59 am)
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Replying to: lakelvr (Sep 15, 2008 7:29 am) This may be helpful: Where To Find Your Car Owner's Manual Online tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Purchased new which promised 22 - 29mpg. Typically got 20. However I moved to a small town and in the last 9 months, I've been driving mostly short distances within 2 miles. I fill the tank about once a month. Went from 20mpg down to 10 mpg. Spewing black smoke whenever gunning accelerator. When idling, the running sound switches every 5 seconds.
Dealerships not helpful at all. Brand new oil and fuel filters. Drove for 4 hours to blow out/clean injectors. No difference. Will have the injectors checked and cleaned if necessary, will also check: mass air flow sensor, particulate filter, and EGR valve.
Please, can anyone offer advice before I take it in yet again? Mechanics here don't seem to know a whole lot about diesels. South Bay, Southern California. Thanks.
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My '05 ha s been making a pesky belt squeaking noise. Brought it to the dealer (Island Jeep in Lindenhurst NY). They said it needed a belt, $250 later, it still squeaks! Brought it back, they said it needs an alternator $700! Yeah right! My mom & pop mechanic says it's a belt tensioner. Not to be a sucker twice, my feeling is to try the tensioner. Someone out there must have had the same problem. Any help? Bill Z in NY
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Replying to: carlottagood (Sep 16, 2008 2:49 am) |
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Drive on a HWY 25 to 50 miles. In light or no traffic slow down and then put the pedal to de metal. Rapid acceleration will give a puff of black smoke that will fade as you pull away.. Do this every month. Do not be temmid.. The smoke and sludge will be blown away.. Diesels need this to keep clean. OK |
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Replying to: lakelvr (Sep 15, 2008 7:29 am) |
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