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ducpainter

#120
March 24, 2018, 07:46:42 AM
This one is pretty well equipped, and compared to my '98 GMC is a virtual luxury vehicle. :P Even has those annoying halogen head lamps.

Has the tow package and 7000lb GVW package...should haul our camper for the few times a year we use it. This truck has more hp and torque than the GM V-8 ever dreamed of having.
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 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
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Popeye the Sailor

#121
March 24, 2018, 07:51:29 AM
What motor was in your old Chevy?

And was it a 4x4?

Congrats on the new pickup.
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ducpainter

#122
March 24, 2018, 07:58:56 AM
My GMC is a 5.7 reg cab 4x4. The camper was more than it wanted on a long hill, and being a regular cab was very cramped with all of us in it.

It's getting tender, but runs good, and most things work...not terrible for a 20 year old truck. I think I have it sold.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#123
March 24, 2018, 07:59:06 AM
About the only thing I would suggest is let it idle a few minutes after you've been using boost vs just shutting it down (while towing, stopping for fuel, rest stops etc)

Keeps the oil from cooking
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ducpainter

#124
March 24, 2018, 08:04:34 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 24, 2018, 07:59:06 AM
About the only thing I would suggest is let it idle a few minutes after you've been using boost vs just shutting it down (while towing, stopping for fuel, rest stops etc)

Keeps the oil from cooking
Thanks for the tip. [thumbsup]

We haven't had any issues with the Escape, but that thing doesn't spin up all that much if you keep your foot out of it. I'll keep it in mind.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#125
March 24, 2018, 08:14:21 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 24, 2018, 08:04:34 AM
Thanks for the tip. [thumbsup]

We haven't had any issues with the Escape, but that thing doesn't spin up all that much if you keep your foot out of it. I'll keep it in mind.

The key is to get the heat out of the turbos exhaust housing before shut down. That's what cooks the oil.

Use synthetic, be responsible and it will treat you well for a long time.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#126
March 24, 2018, 08:17:42 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 24, 2018, 08:14:21 AM
The key is to get the heat out of the turbos exhaust housing before shut down. That's what cooks the oil.

Use synthetic, be responsible and it will treat you well for a long time.
I always use synthetic oil in cars...even old ones. ;)

"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#127
March 24, 2018, 08:20:11 AM
[thumbsup]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#128
March 24, 2018, 08:27:38 AM
What's this about catch cans?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#129
March 24, 2018, 09:48:15 AM
Talk to lethe.

It seems that the eb engines can be good at collecting cooked oil behind the intake valves. Since this isn't a port injection setup there's no fuel steam to wash off the valves.

Aftermarket catch cans help cut down on the fumes that eventually collect in the intake.

I haven't done one. Debating on it still.

Mike said he did one on their new mustang and has hardly had anything collect in the can.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#130
March 24, 2018, 10:19:44 AM
He'll likely jump in.

I was just curious.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


lethe

#131
March 24, 2018, 03:09:56 PM
I did it on the Mustang and there was a little in it when I checked after the first oil change after getting the car. Not much but without anything to wash it off I might add up.
You'd need two, simple add in though.
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Monsterlover

#132
March 24, 2018, 03:12:21 PM
Why two?  All the kits I've seen go on trucks had one can.

Or at least that's what I'm recollecting
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#133
March 24, 2018, 03:14:57 PM
Quote from: lethe on March 24, 2018, 03:09:56 PM
I did it on the Mustang and there was a little in it when I checked after the first oil change after getting the car. Not much but without anything to wash it off I might add up.
You'd need two, simple add in though.
How has it been since?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


lethe

#134
March 24, 2018, 03:39:20 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 24, 2018, 03:14:57 PM
How has it been since?
Let you know when I take it out for the season which will be soon
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