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Many of you are aware what these items are and why they are important so I am wondering; How many of you have a pyrometer or Exhaust Gas Tempeture (EGT) gauge installed? AND How many of you drive by it?

What would you do? Just to tell you, I wanted to get this done once the first bolt was messed with. I have had to deal with a messed up vehicle before because I got p*ssed off at the mechanics and it took me longer to fix it than to deal with idiots to get is fixed the first time to my...

OK I am not going into detail but I would like to hear from people who are running or ran an fl70. One thing I am looking for is mileage, what should someone epect with a Cummins and a 3126? TIA

Ok i am pretty bore this past week and thinking ways to stimulate some conversaions so here is another questions for all of you straight truck and T/T owners/drivers. What in your opinion and maybe experience is the truck that give the best aerodynamic performance - including drivability and...

Ran across this in truck paper; 2002 FREIGHTLINER CL12064ST-COLUMBIA 120, 12.7 Detroit 430 HP, 10 Spd OD, Engine Brake, Air Ride Suspension, 3.90 Ratio, 232" WB, 70" Raised Roof Condo, 22.5 Tires, All Steel Wheels, Tandem Axle, 560,833 miles, Nice local Penske trade in, Great Condition & low...

Quick poll - How many of you in class 7 and class 8 trucks have disc brakes? And If you don't, what do you think about them and will you get them eventualy?

I know of one Argosy out there in the EO world, but anyone else running a COE, maybe like a 9800 international? What are your thoughts on ride and confort of your COE? promise no more dumb questions today.

Quick poll - How many of you have an air ride suspension on your trucks and what kind of truck is it?

I am wondering what is the oldest truck being used for expediting out in EO land?

Hydrogen, the saviour of the world? I ran across this last week and was going to stop in at their office when I was in Canada but didn't get the chance. I am wondering if anyone heard of this, saw one or has one. http://www.hy-drive.com

something like a Grumman Kurbmaster or a GM P30 chassis truck or for that matter any delivery type vehicle? I wondered about if anyone is using these types of trucks instead of a van. Some I find have 16 feet of space behind the seats.

I would like to know if anyone plans on using or converting to HID lights in the near future on their trucks. I not really soliciting any business but I may have a chance to get 40 HID conversion kits for under $250 each and am going to get two sets for evaluation. I am courious if any one...

I am kind of really p*ssed off. I take pride in my vehicles, like no oil leaks and such. Back in April I had an oil change. The day after the oil change I had a great big puddle of oil on my driveway (which I still can't get all out) so bought the van back to the oil change place. The manager...

I was talking to a newly created business person and she wants to take her business on the road. She does a bunch of things, mend windshields, defog and polish headlights (plastic type) are a couple and will be adding oil services. She provides services and sell some specialized products to...

I am wondering for you van owners – what are you doing to conserve on fuel during these trying times? Are there any modifications that you think would help mileage? I for one have cut back on the use of my van for everything except for loads. I have been doing a lot of DHing but that is...

I am wondering about this, can any licensed mechanic do a DOT inspection on my van?

Normally I don’t answer the door when strangers call but today I did. Thinking this guy is a JW or Mormon I took a chance anyway, but turned out someone who wanted to know about FedEx CC. Got to move my van; this is the second one in two weeks, LOL. Well he has a neat van; it has a popup...

OK I have a bit of a problem with weight and want to add a pair of batteries and a/c. this would add 150lbs onto my van and put me over the weight restrictions I have with FedEx. After searching EO for the thread discussing the 400 lb exemption – which I could not find – I decided to...

I am looking for info on F550. I have a chance to get a 2003 F550 7.3 DT444 (a.k.a powerstroke) with engine problems. I can fix the engine problems (HPOP) but I am debating if I should even get it because I am unsure of the performance. It has an 18 foot dock high box on it and is a 19K GVW...

This is really directed to van owners, but may apply to other trucks. I am wondering about something, why do people change their oil so much? I ran across a couple van owners who literally change their oil every week (I don’t think these vans get over 2000 miles a week), a few get to 3000...