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RE: Oil Change Viscosity Mistake
I mix the viscosities all the time in my 1996 suburban. I have over 200,000 miles on it. In fact, I just recently put a quart of 20w50 synthetic in with 4 quarts of 10w30 non-synthetic. Never had any engine problems. It runs like a sewing machine. I am pretty sure you should have peace of mind knowing your engine is sufficiently lubricated.
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06/08/13 04:17pm |
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RE: Engine seems to be misfiring under load
I had the same problem last year. The service center told me almost the exact same thing. They replaced the plugs and wires. It runs as smooth as silk. I have the Ford V10.
I should re-phrase. The service center told me that excessive heat in the engine compartment can contribute to the spark plug failure. My problem was a burned up spark plug. I had them replace all remaining plugs and wires. The service center did not mention anything about cutting holes, etc.
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04/04/13 08:32pm |
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RE: Engine seems to be misfiring under load
I had the same problem last year. The service center told me almost the exact same thing. They replaced the plugs and wires. It runs as smooth as silk. I have the Ford V10.
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04/04/13 08:28pm |
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RE: Tire balancing
I had my tires tru-balanced. Very interesting how this works. They leave the tires on the coach then slowly spin the tire and shave the tire to a perfect round. Depending on how out of round the tire is depends on how much rubber needs to be shaved. I am very picky about my motorhome ride and this made all of the difference for me. Total cost was $400.00 for 6 tires. Do not have the bags put in the tires if you plan on having this done.
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03/04/13 06:58pm |
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RE: Towing a 4 wheel drive 1996 GMC suburban 4 down
Has anyone had experience towing this vehicle? Is there a website that offers information on modifications (if any) that are needed for this vehicle? Any rule of thumb for towing a 4 wheel drive vehicle? I am currently towing a front wheel drive dodge grand caravan on a tow dolly, but the tow dolly is more problem than I want to deal with.
If it has the manual floor shift transfer case system no problem to tow 4 flat.IF it has the electric shift transfer case option then there is no neutral and drive shaft has to be disconected from the rear diff
It is on the floor and manual. So no need for any modifications other than supplemental braking?
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02/23/13 08:10pm |
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RE: Towing a 4 wheel drive 1996 GMC suburban 4 down
I do have the neutral in my transfer case. I have the 5.7 liter K1500.
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02/23/13 08:09pm |
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Towing a 4 wheel drive 1996 GMC suburban 4 down
Has anyone had experience towing this vehicle? Is there a website that offers information on modifications (if any) that are needed for this vehicle? Any rule of thumb for towing a 4 wheel drive vehicle? I am currently towing a front wheel drive dodge grand caravan on a tow dolly, but the tow dolly is more problem than I want to deal with.
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02/23/13 07:44pm |
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RE: tires
My side walls started developing cracks at about the 6 1/2 year mark. I changed them out a few weeks ago at almost the 7 year mark. I probably could have pressed my luck, but was scared of taking it out for fear of a blow out.
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02/23/13 07:34pm |
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RE: Brake Buddy
I prefer ReadyBrake because of its simpler, straight forward, non-electrical, design. Much like "keep it simple ****"!!! So much less to go wrong. http://www.readybrake.com/brake-systems.html
Thanks for the info! This looks like a much better solution than the Break Buddy.
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02/23/13 07:21pm |
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RE: Grit in Transmission fluid
I have 36,000 miles on my 2006 chasis. Mine has been doing that from the day I brought it home in 2007. I have had the transmission fluid changed about 4 times to see if it clears it up. Still the same thing. Runs great.
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02/23/13 07:17pm |
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RE: UAB Childrens Hospital Birmingham Alabama Parking RV Style
I appreciate yall keeping an eye out for me. I am just driving up for one night, so I think I will just stay in a dun,dun,dun......wait for it......hotel! :B
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02/14/13 04:51pm |
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UAB Childrens Hospital Birmingham Alabama Parking RV Style
Has anyone taken their motorhome to UAB childrens? I will be attending a conference there soon. Is there a place to park the RV within walking distance of the campus without being disturbed by the parking police?
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02/13/13 06:29pm |
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RE: additional driving lights
I added fog lamps to the grill similar to what you are referring to. The fog lamps help, but not like I really want them to. I am now considering adding some high wattage driving lights, but have not decided how best to mount them. With as much as I drive my motorhome at night and trying to wayfind in areas I am not familiar with, I really want that extra light shining down the road.
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02/13/13 06:02pm |
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RE: From Florida Panhandle to the Grand Circle
Adventure Caravans has a tour of the Grand Circle that takes the entire month of September. How are you going to do it in three weeks from Florida?
Any thoughts on items that Adventure Caravans does that I could delete, so I could fit it in within 3 weeks? I am thinking that I would be more interested in the top half of the circle more than the lower half since I have already done the Grand Canyon/Flagstaff/ Route 66/Williams trip. Wish I could take the whole month, but my employer may not like me being off for that long.
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02/10/13 02:53pm |
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RE: From Florida Panhandle to the Grand Circle
I always pull my jeep. It is not hard and I have it when I need to go somewhere. I can go get groceries or go sightseeing. If I have a breakdown I have a way to get parts too.
I recieved some literature from Utah and am quite surprised at all the off roading one can do while out there. I have a 4 wheel drive suburban that I am considering taking, but still in the planning phase. I assume with your jeep that you have done some of this while out there? Any suggestions? I do not have an extreme amount of clearance and do not want to do any rock climbing with it.
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02/10/13 02:42pm |
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From Florida Panhandle to the Grand Circle
We are planning a three week trip to the Grand Circle and would like to do some boondocking while there. I do not plan on staying in one location for more than a couple of days. Do I need to take the toad? Any recommendations while there? I saw the south rim of the Grand Canyon a few years back and have no interest in visiting it again.
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02/10/13 12:16pm |
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RE: Steering stabilizer recommendations 2006 F53 chasis?
I have a 2006 F53 chasis. I need a fairly inexpensive bolt on steering stabilizer. Even the mildest cross breeze can make it feel like I am driving in a tornado at times.
You may need a rear track bar to calm things down. On my 1999 V10 F53 chassis we put track bars on the front and back plus a steering stabilizer. Sure made driving in cross winds easier. But then you are driving a slab sided vehicle down the road.
Are the track bars a DIY bolt on application? What was your cost for all of the above?
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02/10/13 08:20am |
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Steering stabilizer recommendations 2006 F53 chasis?
I have a 2006 F53 chasis. I need a fairly inexpensive bolt on steering stabilizer. Even the mildest cross breeze can make it feel like I am driving in a tornado at times.
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02/10/13 08:04am |
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RE: ClassA tires
I just installed some new Samsons. Not sure what the long term outcome will be, but happy with them so far. All of the negative comments I recieved about these tires were from people who did not have any actual experience with them. From a practical and cost issue it made good sense to me.
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02/09/13 01:56pm |
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RE: Looking for inspiration (graphics)
I am curious how much it is costing you to have all of this done? Camping World quoted me $6800.00 to take off the bad decals and repaint them on.
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02/09/13 01:48pm |
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