Oh Crap!!

[bling821]

I've been reading these forums and finding out that there are quite a few things that I don't know. It was a dream that wouldn't go away in '97 when the new super duty diesels came out and it was love at first sight. I HAD to have one. And now, finally, I have one. I have nothing to tow as of yet but who cares. The only thing that I knew before reading these forums is that the oil changes were more expensive and the gas mileage could be better.

My diesel vocabulary is lacking. So far I know what PMS is with regard to diesels. In the Navy it has a different meaning but whatever. So can you help me out.

What is #2?
I've read about the WIF light and what to do. What kind of things do you do periodically to prevent it?
How often should you drain the bowl? /fuel tank?
What kind of upgrades if any for bio?
And of course, anything else an owner of a Power Stroke should know.

I'm getting between 12 and 15 mpg right now but only have 1300 miles. Where should it be for city driving? How much better, stock, for straight highway driving?

By the way, how much are you paying a gallon stateside. I just forked over $3.44 a gallon which sucked. They don't sell diesel on Pearl Harbor so I have to pay regular price.-mad

Thanks for the input.

 

[DaveBen]

Welcome to SDD bling821. The Water In Fuel light will come on when you get water collected in the HFCM (Horizontal Fuel Conditioning Module). It is located under the truck beneith the driver's seat on the frame rail. There is a brass plug that you remove to drain it. Use a large pan or bucket as about one half quart of fuel will come out. Look at the fuel and you should see water droplets in the bottom of the pan. You should see 14 - 15 mpg city and up to 18 mpg hiway when you get lots more miles on the odometer, like 20,000. I paid $3.29 for my last fuel purchase here in Northern California, one of the more expensive places to buy fuel state side. I also run Bio Diesel without any mods. Carry a spare set of fuel filters and a wrench (36mm) to change them out on the road. My truck loves the B 99 fuel.

Dave

 

[oi8228oi]

welcome and good luck with your truck
http://superdutydiesel.com/wiki2/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=29 that will tell you all the abreavations.....
and here in New Jersey i pay $2.75-$2.83

 

[oi8228oi]

also im running #2 diesel (no bio locally)

 

[ranger boy]

I get around 16/19 or 17/20, depends on the day.

 

[Tx_Atty]

There really isnt any maintenance that will prevent the WIF. It's just a periodic annoyance. Watch where you buy fuel and you will reduce the likelihood. Mine hasnt come on for over 6 months.

If you return to Beaumont (I know a joke about kissing a woman where it is wet and nasty....in Beaumont) you should get pretty cheap fuel by comparative standards but in the panhandle Flying J is currently $2.75. If you go to their website they post diesel prices. Just select the state you are interested in.

No modifications for bio. Im running 100% (2.79/gallon) and love it. You still have a warranty though so I would minimize it just to avoid arguments with the dealer that you can't win.

 

[bushpilot]

man 3.44 OUCH...but i guess its the price you pay for
paradise.

last year when i was on maui the shell station by the airport
was selling bio for less than dino-diesel (1st time ive ever seen that)....
maybe cause theres so many asian resturants !?!

i average anywhere from 13-20 (heavyfoot/round town - open highway
takin' it easy)

love the area btw...i did a bunch of computer work on ford island over
the last 2.5yrs...damm shame i was stuck in a computer room (might as
well been in new jersey)...

 

[oi8228oi]

hey jersey aint that bad... i get 13 to 15 mpg all city driving... even highways around here have lights every 1/4 mile.. its like being at the track evey day only with A**holes who cant drive all around you..

 

[bling821]

WooHoo!!! Heard that the Army base sold diesel so after work I over there to check it out. They have it for $3.16 a gallon. That's way better than $3.44. I saw that low sulfer sticker on that pump but I don't recall it being on the pumps out in town.

Any advice on additives and frequency of usage on them? Just want to prolong the inevitable, ya know.

 

[acjjkamp]

damn,
can't even remeber when #2 was under $3 here. Oh wait, it was right before I bought my truck..
We are shelling out $3.46 at our local truck stop, and we even have the friggin wells here

there is a ton of info and help here, read up and enjoy your ride!