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Month: December 2021

Marysville, OH > Grand Rapids, MI

Posted on December 19, 2021March 11, 2022 by Michael Kurt

Temp was 32 at 7:30 AM. Truck started and seemed to be charging the air system, but when I came back a few minutes later from checking out of the hotel, the PSI would not go over 30. Ran engine up to 1700 RPM. After a few minutes, air pressure started to build very slowly….

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Statesville, NC > Marysville, OH

Posted on December 18, 2021February 4, 2022 by Michael Kurt

Washed exterior at self wash bay. Accidentally dragged the hose boom over the cab and bumped the wiring stub from the lightbar, which unknown to me at the time, broke the weather seal. As is my luck most times I get a car wash, it rained most of the rest of the day. Started to…

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St.Augustine, FL > Statesville, NC

Posted on December 17, 2021February 1, 2022 by Michael Kurt

Generally uneventful. Fluids okay. Coolant temp running in normal range with cooler outside temps. I simply love climbing up into and out of this thing.

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Pembroke Pines, Fl > St.Augustine, FL

Posted on December 16, 2021February 1, 2022 by Michael Kurt

Attempted to remove EGR valve, but still couldn’t get it to budge. Will require a specialized removal tool, which I promptly ordered on eBay. Checked oil before starting: It was just a hair past ADD, which is about 2 quarts low. Picked up 2 quarts of 15W40 to keep on hand. Checked coolant reservoir: Was…

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