Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
I just got back from a real nice road trip, I thought i'd share.
In preperation I did some Preventive Maintenance. With 40k on the clock, I did the routine LOF and safety check along with draining the rear diff (real clean) and refilling with amzoil series 2000 75/90. I drained the trans (real clean too), added the filter kit from geno's, and refilled with 6 qts of Pennzoil Syncromesh (Thanks Klenger!). Everything else was OK. I checked and packed my tool kit (with extra fuel filter) and the TDRCompanion- just in case. I didn't have to open either.
The point of the trip was to visit Walt Disney world with my Wife, 3 year old Daughter and 6 year old Son. We would stay 3 days and return, along with a few stops and visits in between.
My starting mileage was 41444 on 2/16 and that was with a full tank of LSD on the New Jersey Turnpike. The trip down was on I-95 and the first fuel stop was at Sadlers truckstop in Emporia Va. I took 24. 2 G of ULSD and figured 17. 2MPG. I figured on picking up a conditioner there and anticipated a good selection, but all they had was the big bottle on Howe's, I took it.
The first night we spent with my Aunt and Uncle in Columbia SC. They are recent '06 CTD converts from a nightmarish '03 F250 powerstroke. I am happy for them, and the trucks look great together. They use it for their pinball machine parts business.
The second day on the road saw another refuel on I-20, taking on 25. 4G of LSD. I figured 16. 7 MPG. The lower mileage is due to the fast pace of 70 MPH limits- the tach was @ 2300 the whole way!
We finally reached our destination on the eve of 2/19. We passed Daytona on the way and saw evidence of the 500 going on with blimps in the air and packed campgrouds on both sides on I-95. Disney truly is a magical place. The first night we stayed @ the All-Star Movies resort, and then we transferred to our favorite- the Grand Floridian. A good time was had by all, and the weather was perfect, though my wallet is hurting.
The return north began by stopping at a Disney sanctioned Hess station and taking 22. 8 G of ULSD, 18. 1 MPG. Our first stop was on I-75 in Ocala, where Drag Racer Big Daddy Don Garlits has his Museum of Drag Racing. This was my third visit there over the years, and is highly reccomended to all race fans. Our first night coming back was spent in Tifton, Ga. which was un eventful, aside from my Son having some stomach ills. The next day saw us taking on 24. 3 G at a Flying J on I-75 in Jakson Ga. I figured 17. 5 MPG. This was my first stop at a FJ, and it was real nice, though the men's room left a lot to be desired.
The next part of the trip was very special. A long story short, High School buddy went to defend his country in the US Army, went to Iraq and other parts on multi tours, came home to die in a car accident. His parents relocated to Franklin, NC (macon county) after HS, and this is where he's buried. I paid a visit to the grave and to the family
. It is truly beautiful country there. The night was spent in Canton, NC on I-40. The next day (2/24) found us traveling up breathtaking I-26 (new) to I-81. I was real tempted to detour onto the blue ridge parkway for a bit, but the trip was getting old, and I wasn't sure about a route plan. Maybe next time.
In Wytheville, VA along I-81, we took another 21. 9G of ULSD for 19. 3MPG. Along this road we did see some beautiful mountian sights, truly wonderful.
We got onto the Penna TP in Carlisle, Pa and took LSD one more time on the NJTP, 26. 5 G of LSD, 19. 6 MPG.
We were glad to be home on 2/24. I have off until Wednesday to recoup.
The truck ran as it was expected to- perfectly. It did not consume one drop of engine oil.
It should be noted that there is real spotty availability of USLD on the east coast! If I had a new 07. 5 truck- I would have been in big trouble more than once hunting down fuel.
Total mi covered= 2646
Average consumption= 18. 23 MPG
Used Howe's lubricator @ every fill.
In preperation I did some Preventive Maintenance. With 40k on the clock, I did the routine LOF and safety check along with draining the rear diff (real clean) and refilling with amzoil series 2000 75/90. I drained the trans (real clean too), added the filter kit from geno's, and refilled with 6 qts of Pennzoil Syncromesh (Thanks Klenger!). Everything else was OK. I checked and packed my tool kit (with extra fuel filter) and the TDRCompanion- just in case. I didn't have to open either.
The point of the trip was to visit Walt Disney world with my Wife, 3 year old Daughter and 6 year old Son. We would stay 3 days and return, along with a few stops and visits in between.
My starting mileage was 41444 on 2/16 and that was with a full tank of LSD on the New Jersey Turnpike. The trip down was on I-95 and the first fuel stop was at Sadlers truckstop in Emporia Va. I took 24. 2 G of ULSD and figured 17. 2MPG. I figured on picking up a conditioner there and anticipated a good selection, but all they had was the big bottle on Howe's, I took it.
The first night we spent with my Aunt and Uncle in Columbia SC. They are recent '06 CTD converts from a nightmarish '03 F250 powerstroke. I am happy for them, and the trucks look great together. They use it for their pinball machine parts business.
The second day on the road saw another refuel on I-20, taking on 25. 4G of LSD. I figured 16. 7 MPG. The lower mileage is due to the fast pace of 70 MPH limits- the tach was @ 2300 the whole way!
We finally reached our destination on the eve of 2/19. We passed Daytona on the way and saw evidence of the 500 going on with blimps in the air and packed campgrouds on both sides on I-95. Disney truly is a magical place. The first night we stayed @ the All-Star Movies resort, and then we transferred to our favorite- the Grand Floridian. A good time was had by all, and the weather was perfect, though my wallet is hurting.
The return north began by stopping at a Disney sanctioned Hess station and taking 22. 8 G of ULSD, 18. 1 MPG. Our first stop was on I-75 in Ocala, where Drag Racer Big Daddy Don Garlits has his Museum of Drag Racing. This was my third visit there over the years, and is highly reccomended to all race fans. Our first night coming back was spent in Tifton, Ga. which was un eventful, aside from my Son having some stomach ills. The next day saw us taking on 24. 3 G at a Flying J on I-75 in Jakson Ga. I figured 17. 5 MPG. This was my first stop at a FJ, and it was real nice, though the men's room left a lot to be desired.
The next part of the trip was very special. A long story short, High School buddy went to defend his country in the US Army, went to Iraq and other parts on multi tours, came home to die in a car accident. His parents relocated to Franklin, NC (macon county) after HS, and this is where he's buried. I paid a visit to the grave and to the family
. It is truly beautiful country there. The night was spent in Canton, NC on I-40. The next day (2/24) found us traveling up breathtaking I-26 (new) to I-81. I was real tempted to detour onto the blue ridge parkway for a bit, but the trip was getting old, and I wasn't sure about a route plan. Maybe next time. In Wytheville, VA along I-81, we took another 21. 9G of ULSD for 19. 3MPG. Along this road we did see some beautiful mountian sights, truly wonderful.
We got onto the Penna TP in Carlisle, Pa and took LSD one more time on the NJTP, 26. 5 G of LSD, 19. 6 MPG.
We were glad to be home on 2/24. I have off until Wednesday to recoup.
The truck ran as it was expected to- perfectly. It did not consume one drop of engine oil.
It should be noted that there is real spotty availability of USLD on the east coast! If I had a new 07. 5 truck- I would have been in big trouble more than once hunting down fuel.
Total mi covered= 2646
Average consumption= 18. 23 MPG
Used Howe's lubricator @ every fill.
Took one wrong turn and wound up on surface streets in the Bronx. Then further south I accidentally went across the bridge into Brooklyn. 
