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07-10-2011, 10:20 AM
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2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
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Originally Posted by DKAir
We've also had the fuel filter changed with the oil changes. The wisdom of the internet says this is cheap insurance for expensive injectors, but I am not sure it is necessary as the DIC still shows lots of life. What are people's thoughts on this?
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So, due to this thread, I asked my trusted service guy. He says when the DIC says about 20% left is soon enough for the fuel filter, assuming you always get clean fuel along the way.
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
TAC VA-18 | Life Mbr ACI 1927 - Spirit of Virginia Club | AIR 53869
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07-10-2011, 11:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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What always scared me with my Touareg TD I was that no where could I find WHEN to replace the fuel filters nor was there a "water" drain available....
Wondered - how,why,what... 
Side note, the "water in fuel" light came on yesterday while driving down the coast, quick two minute drain while at McD's SteakHouse (McDonalds) and done.... 
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2020 30’ Airstream Classic
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07-13-2011, 02:14 PM
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2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
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Santa Rosa Beach
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Brian, got some pictures of the installed tank over here if your interested...  |
I took a look at your photos. it looks great; nice job.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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07-15-2011, 11:10 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2005 25' Classic
Austin
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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It sounds like the new 2011 Duramax gets good MPG, but how much DEF does it use?
Dennis
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07-15-2011, 11:54 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
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Originally Posted by dstalzer
It sounds like the new 2011 Duramax gets good MPG, but how much DEF does it use?
Dennis
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Design intent is one tank per oil change as dictated by the oil life monitor. This could be slightly variable though.
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07-17-2011, 06:31 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
, Ne
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What I figured. 
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07-17-2011, 07:14 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2007 27' Classic FB
2001 25' Excella
2001 30' Classic S/O
2022 Atlas
Western slope
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Originally Posted by r carl
What I figured.
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Real world!
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07-18-2011, 12:03 AM
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Chief Chili Cook
2010 30' Flying Cloud
Bakersfield
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I would recomend KILLING the DPF and getting a real HP TQ jump.
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flyingflinn is in CA and will be getting that diesel smogged like the gasers. He'll never pass without an unmodified emission system. Diesel emissions tests coming to all states real soon.
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07-18-2011, 09:23 AM
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2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
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Originally Posted by dznf0g
Design intent is one tank per oil change as dictated by the oil life monitor. This could be slightly variable though.
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Apologize for a newbie question: What is DEF? Thanks for helping with my education on diesel.
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
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07-18-2011, 09:28 AM
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2007 30' Classic
Oswego
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Diesel exhaust fluid. Acts as a catylist in the exhaust stream to reduce pollutants. In 2011 going forward.
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07-18-2011, 09:28 AM
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1991 34' Excella
Princeton
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Apologize for a newbie question: What is DEF? Thanks for helping with my education on diesel.
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This years small diesel trucks have to have a urea injection system to aid in the reduction of emissions.
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1991 34 ft. Excella +220,000 miles, new laminated flooring, new upholstery, new 3200 lbs axles
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07-18-2011, 04:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
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Ah, Diesel Exhaust Fluid. So, this won't apply to out 2008 Duramax, then?
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
TAC VA-18 | Life Mbr ACI 1927 - Spirit of Virginia Club | AIR 53869
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07-18-2011, 08:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gheuer
Ah, Diesel Exhaust Fluid. So, this won't apply to out 2008 Duramax, then?
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Nope.
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08-13-2011, 09:10 AM
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2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
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Santa Rosa Beach
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We took delivery of Fred, the truck (2011 Silverado 3500 Dmax) last week. We just drove Fred from Jacksonville to Santa Rosa Beach on US 90 at <55 mph for 320 miles. It was a long trip at that speed as we are still in the initial 500 mile break-in period. Fred got an impressive 21.1 mpg on this all day trip. He was traveling empty with just a driver.
Fred now has 485 miles under his belt, and I will soon see how he does at highway speeds towing Lucy.
Brian
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2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
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08-13-2011, 12:32 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
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Sharp truck there Brian, a 1 ton getting 21mpg is impressive!
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08-14-2011, 09:40 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 25' Classic
Austin
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Nice looking truck Brian. Certainly great mileage for a brand new one ton truck with an engine that is not broken in. It will be interesting to hear how Fred's mileage is when towing Lucy.
Dennis
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08-15-2011, 09:44 AM
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So far, I'm impressed with new truck. I'm anxious to see how he will do with Lucy in tow.
Brian
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2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
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08-20-2011, 07:15 PM
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2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
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Fred just completed his first tow of Lucy. He pulled her from Jacksonville to Tampa (200 miles) on both US 301 and I-75. Fred pulled at 60-65mph on 301 and 70-75mph on 75. The average mpg was 14.7. Here are a couple of shots of Fred and Lucy during a rest stop at Citra on 301.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
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08-20-2011, 08:42 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 30' Safari
Houston Texas
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Wow, the safari looks like a Bambi behind the longbed! I bet power is not an issue at all!
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08-20-2011, 09:30 PM
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That's true. The crew cab long bed is 21' 7" long. Lucy is a mere 4' 4" longer than her new tow vehicle.
The new truck pulls Lucy very nicely. We hope this remains the same when we load the truck camper.
Brian
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