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We do oil analysis alot on the transit buses, don't get down on only 2 readings you want to watch the trends, mainly watch aluminum, copper, lead, iron. Lots of iron usually indicates gear wear/cylinder wall. Lead/copper indicates main bearing/cam bearing wear. Aluminum can indicate two things first...

Well after chatting with guys at work and reading a ton of threads I will be switching to 2 stroke oil, the proper mix ratio is about 500-600 ml per fill up for 200:1. I do not expect any increase in fuel econmoy, I am strickly looking for longevity and injection system maintenance. Have a great wee...

The belts maybe tight but check and see if they are bottomed out in the pulley if so then they will slip and make alot of noise. Little tip for a glazed belt take some 120 grit sand paper and scuff the sides of the belt then bar over the motor and continue scuffing. Giving the pulley a slight scuff ...

We got to talking and a buddy mentioned hearing about using 2 stroke oil at a 200:1 mix. Looked it up and it sounds like alot of people are are starting to do this, alot cheaper and gaurantied lubrication. I am going to do more research and chime back in.

Dustin

There are alot of guys driving diesel truck of all ages unless its brand new and built for ULSD almost all of them dope (diesel additive) and the most knowledgeable said this is the best for price and availability http://www.powerservice.com/dfs/ I buy it in one gallon and portion it out in one litr...

This is a fuel additive thread where we can compare diesel notes. _________________ I wrench for BC Transit and we have also have had alot of problems with ULSD, premature injector failures, vp44 injection pumps also with shortened lives. This is one reason why I dope my diesel every tank to prolon...

Hello guys/gals I have noticed during my night drives as I pull up to a stop my batt light, fuel filter light, and A/T light glow just ever so slight. If I raise the idle it goes out. I tested the battery, ok, then measured the voltage at the battery and at idle it is at 12.5v which is a volt low, b...

Something to check is if you replace seals and they seam to leak again make sure you pcv valve or hose is not plugged this will pressurize the crankcase and cause alot of greif. Also when I do engine seals at work I use a small piece of white scotch brite soaked in oil and polish the seal surface an...

Well just purchased my first delica l300. I would like to thank everyone on this website for all the information you guys made availble. This info made me more than confident in purchasing such a funky, fun, and practical machine.

Thanks

Dustin