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<blockquote data-quote="Saltydawg" data-source="post: 215095" data-attributes="member: 2944"><p>I agree with everrything thats been posted so far will just add a couple more comments.</p><p></p><p> You have an air system on Semis that can be a real booger in the cold weather if you allow condensation to build up in the system.</p><p> If the truck doesnt already have one I would highly recomend an air drier setup on the thing. Without it you'll endlessly be fighting frozen brake valves and ice chunks floating through your lines.</p><p> Methanol or some type of alcohol that absorbs moisture is also handy to keep around. You open up an air line periodically and pour a little in to keep air lines free of ice.....not a lot, but just enough to absorb some moisture and don't use a highly flammable mixture for your own safety. There are commercially made fittings you can put on your truck just for this purpose.</p><p></p><p> Check your lug nuts often for tightness.....many trucks will never have a problem with this and some it seems always will. Loose lug nuts are dangerous and will have you buying new wheels often....$$.</p><p></p><p> The bushings and overall condition of your slack adjusters, s-cams, and drums are very important to proper brake operation......and this is important if you're actually hauling anything worthy of being towed with a semi lol.</p><p></p><p> I also prefer Shell Rotella T for engine oil. Oils designed for heavy trucks have special additives to help deal with all the soot that's present in big deisel engines.</p><p> If you use a regular motor oil or bargain basement 15-40 you got on sale somewhere you can plan on shortened turbo and overall engine life cause the soot will build up and "stick" to everything in the engine.</p><p> Use good oil specifically designed for big diesel engines. (i use the shell rotella in all my tractors and diesels and highly recomend it)</p><p></p><p> Lastly i would just stress the importance of using the proper coolant in the thing.</p><p> I cant count the number of cylinder liners I've had to replace on other people's trucks over the years cause they pit completely through due to not using enough coolant or the wrong type.</p><p> Cat motors seem to be especially susceptable to this.</p><p></p><p> Oh and if its gonna sit for long periods of time make sure you grease the thing REALLY well before parking it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Saltydawg, post: 215095, member: 2944"] I agree with everrything thats been posted so far will just add a couple more comments. You have an air system on Semis that can be a real booger in the cold weather if you allow condensation to build up in the system. If the truck doesnt already have one I would highly recomend an air drier setup on the thing. Without it you'll endlessly be fighting frozen brake valves and ice chunks floating through your lines. Methanol or some type of alcohol that absorbs moisture is also handy to keep around. You open up an air line periodically and pour a little in to keep air lines free of ice.....not a lot, but just enough to absorb some moisture and don't use a highly flammable mixture for your own safety. There are commercially made fittings you can put on your truck just for this purpose. Check your lug nuts often for tightness.....many trucks will never have a problem with this and some it seems always will. Loose lug nuts are dangerous and will have you buying new wheels often....$$. The bushings and overall condition of your slack adjusters, s-cams, and drums are very important to proper brake operation......and this is important if you're actually hauling anything worthy of being towed with a semi lol. I also prefer Shell Rotella T for engine oil. Oils designed for heavy trucks have special additives to help deal with all the soot that's present in big deisel engines. If you use a regular motor oil or bargain basement 15-40 you got on sale somewhere you can plan on shortened turbo and overall engine life cause the soot will build up and "stick" to everything in the engine. Use good oil specifically designed for big diesel engines. (i use the shell rotella in all my tractors and diesels and highly recomend it) Lastly i would just stress the importance of using the proper coolant in the thing. I cant count the number of cylinder liners I've had to replace on other people's trucks over the years cause they pit completely through due to not using enough coolant or the wrong type. Cat motors seem to be especially susceptable to this. Oh and if its gonna sit for long periods of time make sure you grease the thing REALLY well before parking it. [/QUOTE]
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