TDR Issue 81 Is In The Mail (August/September/October, 2013)

TDRadmin · Aug 7, 2013

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TDR Members, Issue 81 is being mailed from our printer this week (August 5 - 9, 2013).  Please allow 10 – 14 days for delivery within the United States.  TDR Members outside of the United States should allow approximately 14 – 21 days.

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What will you find in Issue 81?
 
Even though it is mid-year, it is time to submit your entries for the 2014 TDR Calendar Contest.  The deadline for submitting your entry is Friday, September 13, and the rules are the same as in previous years:
 

Submit your photograph by mail, email, or FTP upload.  Be sure to include your name, contact telephone number or email address, and mailing address with your submission.  Include information about your truck like model year and mileage – and any other interesting factoid we’d enjoy reading.
 
Mail to:  Turbo Diesel Register – Photo Contest, 1150 Samples Industrial Drive, Cumming, GA  30041. Email to:  rpatton@ix.netcom.com.
 Contact Robin Patton at (770) 886-8877 or <a href="mailto:rpatton@ix.netcom.com">rpatton@ix.netcom.com</a> to arrange for an FTP upload link.   
Considerations:
 
- 300 dpi minimum resolution (remember, the larger the better). - Action shots are hard to resist.
- Review the background to make sure you don’t have any distractions that will keep your photograph out of the calendar.
- Glam shots are alright, but shots where you’re using your truck are best.
- Shots that capture the essence of a season (a holiday, weather, etc.) always fare well.
- Shots that showcase your favorite product, decal, or accessory can be winners.
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As in the past, the new calendar will be sent out in November, and copies will be available at <a href="http://www.tdr-online.com/">www.tdr-online.com</a> as well as <a href="http://www.genosgarage.com/">www.genosgarage.com</a>. 
 What else is in Issue 81?
 
Writer, John Roberts takes a look at recommended gear lubes for the G56 manual transmission that has been used since 2006.  Is the Chrysler-recommended ATF +4 the best lubricant?  (Without a doubt it is the best when the truck is still under warranty!)
With the newly introduced 2013 engine and its SCR/DEF exhaust after treatment, last issue we learned that the oil change interval has been changed to as many as 15,000 miles.  Explanation of this change, and a look at a new oil analysis tool are a part of lube oil Guru John Martin’s article, “Oil Analysis and Oil Change Intervals.”
I do a story about a collection of articles that give you “everything you need to know” about a specific topic.  I pledge to put the articles together for you to read at on the Turbo Diesel Register’s website in a collection titled, “The Perfect Collection.”
Writer, Greg Whale gives us his driving impressions of the 2013 Ram Turbo Diesel.
Writer, Joe Donnelly does a technical comparison of the 2013 and his 2004 truck.  Don’t be fooled.  Joe is looking to purchase a 2013, and this is his way of achieving that goal.
Writer, Scott Dalgleish continues to tinker with his Second Generation, 12-valve truck.  Cylinder heads, head studs, and interior noise are tackled in his Issue 81 report.
And last but not least, writer Andy Redmond comes to the aid of all generation owners with his “Perfect Collection” article that addresses the problem of, “Why Won’t My Engine Start.”  Andy starts with the basics then gives you tips to find the more obscure problems.
 
Enjoy Issue 81, and please continue to spread the word about the Turbo Diesel Register.
 
Robert Patton
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