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    Steer Tires

    Need new ones and i got a guy who has some used 200 miles on them, Goodyr 662's. Now the website doesn't suggest them for long haul app.Has anyone run there's? and how long did they last? would you by them for 200$ under invoice? thats whats he is asking.400 apice plus mounting and free balancing.
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    Here's my Sad tale....

    Got a 06 ford with a 5.4,the last yr or so got the cat code[lower bank] about 2 months ago it started idling ruff.I took it to a really good ford dealer by me cause they have the best software and with 550,000 on it they ran all the test you can run only to come away with the cat needs to be...
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    Van fuel pumps

    I would like to know if the standard GM warranty covers the pump,i would guess no.I have never had a pump go,my mechanic passed this on to me and i've done it on a fellow expeditors vanwith good results.With vehicles that have the pump in the tank and you know or suspect you have a fuel delivery...
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    Synthetic oil/What is the correct weight oil to use?

    I bought my 06 with a 5.4 new,so to keep ford happy i used the 5-20.I went to 10-30 mobil ful syn after the warranty was done.I have 470,000 on it and it's doing well,I had a 99 with a 5.4 that threw a rod,back then i don't think they had the 5-20 but whatever the weight was they wanted to see...
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    Fuel Stats Cargo Van

    I gotta 2010 2500 chevy with a 6.0 and a 3.42 rear end,i haven't driven it much but i do know i'm turning 2000 rpm's at around 70 mph with is nothing like my fords.If i'm doing 70 in my 2006 e250 with a 3.73 and a 5.4 i'm around 2400 rpm's.I haven't expedited with it yet,i'm still setting it up...
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    Buying a 200k+ mi E350?

    I've had 2 a 99 and 02 bother well over 500,000, Lost 4 injectors cause the fuel pump went out at around 400,000 on the 99.I was outta town and ford claimed cause i limped in the dry fire damaged the injector.I sold the 02 with alitle over 700,000 and never did a fuel pump or injectors.I never...
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    What part of the country would you buy a used van from?

    I've had 7 vans since 99 and live in Chicago,were snow and salt are a way of life.I've never had any rust issues with any fords or chevys.I try to get them washed once a month,this doesn't always happen with some of the drivers.Both my current vans have no rust and are 05 and 06.
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    Dot Inspections for cargo vans

    It's been alot longer then 2007 since Panther did the free DOT inspections,and yes you bring the weight ticket.When i first started you told them what your van could carry no weight ticket needed.My point was even if it's free i'm not drivivg 350 one way for a inspection i can have done 5 miles...
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    Dot Inspections for cargo vans

    It was free at Panther,however the 330 mile dh into a area with 10-20 vans sitting around makes the 50.00$ a better bet.I still miss my free or 25$ and working on finding a local place to work with me.
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    Dot Inspections for cargo vans

    I called the T/A in Gary and they said i'd have to come in betwwen 8am -noon to DOT a van.It's 49.99 if i could get the forms i get have my or any certifed mechanic do it,unless they need to be dot certified? i don't know.Last yr i had to get a new CPA this yr gotta find a new locall mechanic.I...
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    Dot Inspections for cargo vans

    I do it once a yr [panther] i can take 25$ if the T/A in Gary wil do it.They never use to do it but if they do it at one they generally stay uniform and do it across the board.
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    Dot Inspections for cargo vans

    The truck stops by me won't do vans,but that was over 10 yrs ago last time i checked with them.The ford or chevy dealers don't have the forms,and if they did there gonna charge me an hour which around here [chicagoland] could be 108$ an hour.I do know of a place,that's 35$ but it's 200 miles...
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    Dot Inspections for cargo vans

    for those of us who's carriers require this,i lost the place by my house that did them for 20$ now i need to find another shop to do this.I tried the scale house and they said they don't to vans.
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    Best motor for c/v for expediting?

    I think it depends on how long you stay out? if you want to maximize your profits you should consider the Sprinter.There's alot of guys on this site that will give you good info on them and seam to be happy with them in general.I go home or head that way after most del,some my profit takes a...
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    Lucas Oil Treatment

    I have 2 fords at this time a 6.0 diesel and a 5.4 gas both are around 400,000 no additives Mobll 1 full syn in the gasser, change about 8,000 uses maybe 2 quarts between changes.The diesel 15-40 till dec then 10-30 til march.That's rotella 15-40 and motorcraft 10-30 if i can find the rotella...
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    duramax vs ford 7.3 liter

    I think the maintance on the max is alot more the the 7.3,the biggest plus is no egr valve [not sure about cooler] on the 7.3.I had 2 7.3's with 3.55 rear ends and 19 mpg hwy was about avg.I'm gonna guess the max has a egr value and cooler,there may be some aftermarket companys making the...
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    Mercedes Benz MB-900 EGR Valve/Cooler

    Who's the aftermarket company who's making the cooler and egr?
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    MotorKote or Marvel Mystery OIl

    My gas engines i use Moble1 full syntherthic,the main reason is i get almost a extra mile per gallon.
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    Anyone have a HP2000 APU

    If you like it? how long you've had it? and do they make a 3cyl.
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    Mercedes Benz MB-900 EGR Valve/Cooler

    I had one done about 290,000 and they found a trace of coolant in the oil so they checked the crank for pitting.They had to drop the oil pan for this but i did get a good pic of what was going on.I've got 315,000 on it and it's fine so far,my egr valve went out about 150,000 and they checked the...
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