Veteran Drivers With Mechanical Knowledge Advice Please.
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Check the owners manual, it will give you all the specs on oil, oil changes etc. Always follow those intervals because it's what the warranty is also based off of and believe me, you don't want to buy a truck motor. We just had a driver (now fired) who didn't check the oil level like he should and blew it up. A CAT 6NZ will set you back a nifty $42,000 for replacement and installation. In regards to synthetics, I'm not sure about big truck motors but all my cars run synthetic, it's all about getting what you pay for. Delo is a good oil and Shell Rotella has been around for ages, it's good stuff. Another thing to keep in mind is the filters. I'm not sure what motor you have but some engines don't like certain filters.
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I got Detroit in it.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.Delo:
Delo products are designed for on- and off-road applications ranging from bus and truck transportation to construction, mining, agriculture, and power generation.
Across industries, Delo's premium lubricants deliver world class protection, performance, and maximum operational reliability in a wide range of operating conditions
Http://www.winegard.com/truckinguestion 5 ) You can purchase a satellite "antenna" that will either allow you to watch tv while the truck is moving or while it's stationary. If you were going to be running a team, I'd suggest one that would allow someone in the sleeper (codriver or rider) to watch tv in the sleeper while the truck is moving, but it's a little bit more expensive than the kind that only get a signal while the truck is parked.
Wineguard makes some great ones... check out Www.winegard.com/trucking
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Check the owners manual, it will give you all the specs on oil, oil changes etc. Always follow those intervals because it's what the warranty is also based off of and believe me, you don't want to buy a truck motor. We just had a driver (now fired) who didn't check the oil level like he should and blew it up. A CAT 6NZ will set you back a nifty $42,000 for replacement and installation. In regards to synthetics, I'm not sure about big truck motors but all my cars run synthetic, it's all about getting what you pay for. Delo is a good oil and Shell Rotella has been around for ages, it's good stuff. Another thing to keep in mind is the filters. I'm not sure what motor you have but some engines don't like certain filters.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.Delo:
Delo products are designed for on- and off-road applications ranging from bus and truck transportation to construction, mining, agriculture, and power generation.
Across industries, Delo's premium lubricants deliver world class protection, performance, and maximum operational reliability in a wide range of operating conditions