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  1. truckblue

    Air conditioners that hook up to fuel tank, is it a thing?

    Power Tech Generators in Leesburg, Fl make generators for Sprinters.
  2. truckblue

    No Automatic Truck they are Junk.

    I'm wondering if you have a truck with a transmission problem. I have been driving an '08 Cascadia with Smartshift transmission for 4 1/2yrs with no problems. I'm not understanding what you mean by backing into tight docks. Do you mean having to back up while turning steering wheel hard? Just...
  3. truckblue

    Loves Tire Pass service

    I agree. I don't own the truck, but if I did, that, and an oil bypass system would be first on the list. We did install wheel balancers, and I feel those and a good 3 axle alignment, along with proper tire pressure, has extended the life of these tires.
  4. truckblue

    Loves Tire Pass service

    Absolutely! And when getting fuel, since the air is right there if needed.
  5. truckblue

    Loves Tire Pass service

    I recently used the service for the second time, and have had a good experience both times. The system will air up your tires to your desired pressure, but will not adjust down. The printout gives you the pressure of each tire before and after service is complete. I have to say that I don't...
  6. truckblue

    Re: Window Cleaner

    I'll have to buy some and give it the Florida Love Bug test. Those things are trying to remove concrete!
  7. truckblue

    Ecm?

    My guess is the ECM is not fully communicating with software. I know when I bring my truck to anyone other than Frieghtliner dealer, they can't read the ECM properly. Certain things just don't show up. Even at T/A, who are suppose to be Frieghtliner service point.
  8. truckblue

    Tail lights head scratcher

    ok, thanks.
  9. truckblue

    Tail lights head scratcher

    No. What is it?
  10. truckblue

    Tail lights head scratcher

    Thanks, TKnight. Not sure if that's the problem. My markers stay on, and once my tail lights come on, they don't go out. I might end up running a new wire from another source to my tail lights. It's not really a big problem, but I have to pull over and shut off ignition, turn lights on, then re...
  11. truckblue

    Tail lights head scratcher

    I'm having a problem with my tail/parking lights on my '08 Cascadia Straight truck. The brake and blinker lights work, but the tail lights only come on if I turn light switch "on" before I turn the ignition switch on. If I try to turn ignition on, then my lights, the parking lights wont come...
  12. truckblue

    Centramatic wheel balancers

    I've had them on my steers for about a year. I was wearing out front tires when i first got into this 08 Cascadia. After a proper 3 axle alignment, new front shocks, and centramatics, I am showing no uneven wear. I was told several years ago from an alignment tech that he's seen a lot of new...
  13. truckblue

    Transmission ECM

    Is this a Freightliner shop? I'm asking because I had a problem with my '08 Cascadia Smart Shift last year. It wouldn't shift past 5th gear. I took it to Freightliner, and they found a couple of corroded pins on my harness. Did the shop hook up to Ecm and pull a code telling them that was the...
  14. truckblue

    DPF and CARB, mine ST8's time has come.

    I recently had my DPF changed in an 08 cascadia. It's quite the system, with various pipes and wires attached. I had about 550,000mi on the detroit 60 series. After seeing the system, I would think you may have problems with a retro-fit. I guess my point is, buying a truck with DPF from the...
  15. truckblue

    New DPF

    I felt it was important to go to a dealer in this case, or at least an engine shop. The final step after replacing filter was to do a regen in order to calibrate the ECM. I'm not sure if this is done after a clean-out, but this final step may require some software that an independent shop might...
  16. truckblue

    New DPF

    My old filter was falling apart. ( Tech showed me) That, and the high mileage,the trucks owner decided to have it replaced. In the future, I will have it cleaned more frequently. Tech told me about every 200k- 250k miles between cleaning.
  17. truckblue

    New DPF

    Thanks, JJ, I'l keep that in mind.
  18. truckblue

    New DPF

    I just had the DPF changed out in "08 Cascadia with Detroit 60 series engine. At 557,000 miles, I had a check engine light come on and pulled into Tom Nehl Freightliner in Lake City FL. They saw code for "Ash Clean Request", and determined it was time for new filter. I was able to see the DPF...
  19. truckblue

    Comfort Pro APU BLUES!!!

    I have a Thermo King Tri Pac, and have had great service from it. The " not cooling when it's hot out" problem could be that your condenser coil needs to be cleaned. This has corrected the same problem for me.
  20. truckblue

    Carrier reefer problem

    I have a Carrier Supra 844 that's been giving me problems. It seems it happens when the outside temps get around freezing. I can sit and run the unit all day and night, but when I start rolling, after an hour or so, the unit shuts down and I get a" SYSTEM CK " message on control panel. After...
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