Recent Content by RLutkenhaus

Why would you want to do something like this? The difference in viscosity between oil and diesel is so drastically different, and the pumps are not designed to operate as such. Not to mention that the increased emmisions and soot will eventually clog the catalytic converter, increase carbon...

Did they replace the plastic bumper or did they repaint it? What dealer did you go through?

I have an 04. 5 model truck with 26k miles. The paint is peeling off of the front plastic bumper in several spots showing the black plastic underneath. The largest spot is the size of a quarter. I don't have any other problems with the paint and show no signs of damage from rocks or debris...

Pilotman, I did some research on the SBS materials based off of the www.branz.org website you posted. This particular type of material has a maximum operating temperature of 50*C or 122*F. The melting point is 160*C or 320*F. It is somewhat flame resistant and has a flamability rating of HB...

Just some things you may want to consider about this or any kind of product like this: 1. Temperature rating Min & Max 2. Ability to hold up when/if moisture is present 3. Flamability of the product (I don't know if the current vehicle safety standards control the flamability of upholstery...

I have the quad cab SLT with cloth power drivers seat. The passenger seat is the factory orignal cloth without lumbar and no power. I have had the truck since August 2004 and have never let anyone else drive it until about a week ago. The passenger seat is not near as comfortable as the driver's...

NPT is a national pipe thread, usually requires some kind of filler for sealing. NPTF is a dry seal national pipe thread which the crests and roots of the threads interfere and deform to create the seal. Being that you are using this on the pyrometer, you really don't have to worry about...

How did you get the original shifter knob off? I have an 04. 5 that the shift pattern numbers have twisted clockwise and I can't get them to turn back. I don't want to damage the knob. Is the shift pattern separate from the knob?

I took a trip from Houston to L. A. and averaged 18. 5 at 75 when I only had about 5,000 miles on my truck. I generally average 18. 5 to 20 if I keep it from 65 to 70 on the highway. I put Power Service in when it got down in the 20's to 30's and noticed a significant reduction in MPG, down to...

I have an 04. 5 quad cab 2500 with the tow/folding mirrors. The passenger side window rattles under certain conditions when the speed and wind are blowing just right. I've had a passenger push against the window next to the mirror from the inside of the cab and the noise went away. If I crack...

The engine oil burning smell is coming from the engine oil breather tube. I thought mine had an oil leak or something wrong too when I first got it, but that is all that it is. As far as the oil level, it shouldn't be much over the mark on the dipstick if exactly 12 quarts were put in. You may...

If you don't drain the water out of the fuel filter housing regularly, then the water will eventually corrode the aluminum and eat a hole through the filter housing. This results in fuel spewing all over the inside of the engine compartment and coating the whole underside and back of your truck...

Dodge, Ford, GM, etc. all have "X-Plan" supplier bonus plans. Since I work at a plant that makes parts for DC, I got a really good deal, 1% below invoice plus rebates & trade in. All said and done was about $3000 below invoice or about $7000 below sticker.

I have a 2004. 5 with 6 speed that does the same thing. Don't know why it does it but would like to fix it. I've heard the the fuel mileage/white smoke TSB fixes this problem. Currently I don't have a problem with either of them, no white smoke and fuel mileage is 20 mpg @ 60 mph, 19. 5 mpg @ 65...