That feeling you get

[runaway parents]

 Is just realized something. You know that feeling you get your stomach when you're sitting in the waiting room  Worrying about Is somebody at the hospital And what the results are gonna be. It's the same feeling you get when you're waiting in the waiting room of a truck shop Waiting for the results of your oil change And PM  kind of nerve racking.

[spindrift]

Uh, no.  Not even close.

Just smile at the Service Advisor and hand your credit card to him.

Edited February 27, 2023 by spindrift

[runaway parents]

37 minutes ago, spindrift said:

Uh, no.  Not even close.

Just smile at the Service Advisor and hand your credit card to him.

 Alright this may be an   extreme Comparison. But it's still nerve racking.

[rickeieio]

Gotta agree with spindrift.  In the truck shop, it's only money, not life/health.

[runaway parents]

1 hour ago, rickeieio said:

Gotta agree with spindrift.  In the truck shop, it's only money, not life/health.

  1st of all you don't know me that well to make the judgment call like that. I spent 19 days in a icu with my wife while she recovered from 2 aneurysms and a stroke. I am fully aware of what the  difference is.  The point I was trying to get  at .was when your not made of money  and money  doesn't  grow  on trees  it can be very stressfull.

[rickeieio]

I understand, it's not a judgement call. Money doesn't compare to health.  We find ways to deal with a lack of money.  Health is tougher.

[jenandjon]

Do your own service and then you won't have that problem. 

[runaway parents]

1 hour ago, jenandjon said:

Do your own service and then you won't have that problem. 

Good idea .the only reason  I am  not doing this is because I am not a professional  truck driver nor am I a professional  diesel  technician. Although I can change my own oil and run a grease gun.i figure  it doesn't  hurt to let the pros. Take a look at it.to make sure I am not missing something. I usually do this every couple  of years. Yes I admit  my previous comparison was a extreme one. And I ruffled  a few fathers  out there in the hdt world.But like I said before when you live in a world where money doesn't grow on trees  this can be nerve racking.

[spindrift]

Well then, I think you very much need to find a way to start building a rainy day fund for your truck. EVERYTHING associated with an HDT ccosts more than what you may be accustomed to and things will break.

Best of luck to you.

 

[runaway parents]

1 hour ago, spindrift said:

Well then, I think you very much need to find a way to start building a rainy day fund for your truck. EVERYTHING associated with an HDT ccosts more than what you may be accustomed to and things will break.

Best of luck to you.

 

 Yes I'm well aware of how much HDT cost I've had mine for over 7 years .now  I've been very fortunate the only thing I've had to do to it is put a new transmission in it and believe you me they are not cheap.

[Parrformance]

3 hours ago, runaway parents said:

Good idea .the only reason  I am  not doing this is because I am not a professional  truck driver nor am I a professional  diesel  technician. Although I can change my own oil and run a grease gun.i figure  it doesn't  hurt to let the pros. Take a look at it.to make sure I am not missing something. I usually do this every couple  of years. Yes I admit  my previous comparison was an extreme one. And I ruffled  a few fathers  out there in the hdt world.But like I said before when you live in a world where money doesn't grow on trees  this can be nerve racking.

I understood fully what you meant.

I panic anytime something is different or strange with the truck, until I know for sure whether it can be fixed.

More importantly, can I afford to fix it.

[runaway parents]

1 hour ago, Parrformance said:

I understood fully what you meant.

I panic anytime something is different or strange with the truck, until I know for sure whether it can be fixed.

More importantly, can I afford to fix it.

YES ! Somebody gets it thank you!

Edited February 28, 2023 by runaway parents

[mike5511]

Those $5000+ repairs while on the road are sure fun! All you can do is smile and say, fix it and fix it right please!

[DanZemke]

22 hours ago, runaway parents said:

YES ! Somebody gets it thank you!

I've been accused of being too rational many times, by many people.  But even I, can recognize a plea for understanding.

What if the turbo on my 2000 Volvo disintegrates and I'm faced with a complete engine rebuild or replacement?  That's not in my plans,  and it could be a major disruption in my life. 

But I vaguely remember a statement from a reliable source something like "most of the things we worry about, never happen".  If there's a major problem, you'll find a way to adapt.  It may be hard, but you'll find a way to cope with it.

Best wishes.

[mike5511]

10 hours ago, DanZemke said:

I've been accused of being too rational many times, by many people.  But even I, can recognize a plea for understanding.

What if the turbo on my 2000 Volvo disintegrates and I'm faced with a complete engine rebuild or replacement?  That's not in my plans,  and it could be a major disruption in my life. 

But I vaguely remember a statement from a reliable source something like "most of the things we worry about, never happen".  If there's a major problem, you'll find a way to adapt.  It may be hard, but you'll find a way to cope with it.

Best wishes.

Excellent comment! I've thought about that as well. Could I put a motor in? Yes, and without having to borrow money if I chose. But, I might just walk away from it too. I realize the objection to doing that is, "what about all I owe on it?" That is why I live by the Dave Ramsey principle of not borrowing money for "toys".  I never have. You just do without until you have the money to buy it.

[runaway parents]

  It seems my feeling was justified. Found    oil leak in Air Compressor.  $1500 To repair it. $50  worth of parts  the rest labor. Aint going to happen. We're going do it ourselves.Time to role up our sleeves and get  dirty. 

[jenandjon]

I guess I don't get too excited because we have numerous pieces of equipment and at any given time one of them is in the shop. Right now, our Silage chopper is in the shop getting a head gasket. Also have 2014 Kw ISX Cummins in another shop. It was building pressure blowing the coolant out. Currently waiting for them to tell me if it's a head gasket or a dropped liner. 

What really sucks is the chopper got a new head gasket last year. Why is it blowing 2 in 2 years. I ran it personally. Never got hot never used oil. Looking at the side of the engine one morning and it's covered in oil and losing compression to the outside. 

[runaway parents]

40 minutes ago, jenandjon said:

I guess I don't get too excited because we have numerous pieces of equipment and at any given time one of them is in the shop. Right now, our Silage chopper is in the shop getting a head gasket. Also have 2014 Kw ISX Cummins in another shop. It was building pressure blowing the coolant out. Currently waiting for them to tell me if it's a head gasket or a dropped liner. 

What really sucks is the chopper got a new head gasket last year. Why is it blowing 2 in 2 years. I ran it personally. Never got hot never used oil. Looking at the side of the engine one morning and it's covered in oil and losing compression to the outside. 

Ouch that going to take a  bite out your wallet.

[runaway parents]

1 minute ago, runaway parents said:

Ouch that going to take a  bite out your wallet.

 I do have a question for you what do you do with your waste oil? When I used to change my  my pickup oil. I used to take it back to the automotive stores. After being burned on my last oil change I'm going to start doing it myself. Our automotive store don't take large quantities of used oil Any ideas?

[Parrformance]

Break it up in smaller quantities and go to two stores.

Often auto parts stores are near each other.

I have 4 vehicles, when I need to dump oil, I check which auto parts store is offering an oil change bundle.

When you buy your next oil change whilst dropping off oil, they never question me.

[Dutch_12078]

52 minutes ago, runaway parents said:

 I do have a question for you what do you do with your waste oil? When I used to change my  my pickup oil. I used to take it back to the automotive stores. After being burned on my last oil change I'm going to start doing it myself. Our automotive store don't take large quantities of used oil Any ideas?

Over the years, I've developed a list of local businesses that accept waste oil they use to heat their buildings in the winter. They don't pay anything, but they do take it off your hands with few limits on quantity.

[runaway parents]

 all great ideas thanks

[ddm502001]

Had to get a rig serviced on the road a few years back.  Sat in that same driver lounge when the shop foreman walked up, noted engine had a problem, Stripped oil pan for drain plug.  So asked to see the plug, when handed it over, all the pulled threads were balled up at the base of the head so asked when his ace tech was going to install my new free oil pan, as he evidently did not now On from OFF on the impact he used.  Guy looked at me as I pocketed the plug, saw the scars on my hands, asked how long I had turned wrenches.  Said never mind, would have it done by end of day.  Supplied the car for me to go into town and enjoy myself as well.

 

Service job got completed No Charge and I left with a new aluminum oil pan in place on a older 3406E.

[jenandjon]

On 3/3/2023 at 6:29 AM, runaway parents said:

 I do have a question for you what do you do with your waste oil? When I used to change my  my pickup oil. I used to take it back to the automotive stores. After being burned on my last oil change I'm going to start doing it myself. Our automotive store don't take large quantities of used oil Any ideas?

Local John Deere dealer gave us 300-gallon tote. When its full they come get it and bring an empty. They run it in the shops waste oil heater. 

[Star Dreamer]

On 3/3/2023 at 7:29 AM, runaway parents said:

 I do have a question for you what do you do with your waste oil? When I used to change my  my pickup oil. I used to take it back to the automotive stores. After being burned on my last oil change I'm going to start doing it myself. Our automotive store don't take large quantities of used oil Any ideas?

Our recycling center takes used oil, but I only did mine when my son had a shop that burned waste oil. 

The 10 gallons filled up a large tote which then he pumped into his storage tank. If I did it at home, I would have to buy a pump and smaller containers just to be able to carry it out to transport it some place.