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Thanks you all. Am in northern alaska, as you know, stef in California, Volvodad in Calgary, and dont know where Ken is just yet.
OK, manual rates towing capacity @2000#, thats good enuf for me. Probably syn ATF not necessary, but the Trans cooler is, and thanks Ken for the part #'s, so I will put the one in with the thermostat. I am SURE that a flush is in order, and also as R. Ludwick said, the AutoRx is probably called for. Now as I think about it, syn up here, in the engine IS called for, and that is why I would also use syn ATF, even with a heater pad on the tranny. Now for Lower 59 (every place in NA but alaska) I would think you could get by with petroeluem based ATF.
So it looks like my basic ticket here is to get a tranny fluid flush/change, after I add some cleaners & solvents to it to get the crap out when I flush it, and then flush the tranny periodicially. Seal protectant to keep the seals soft and pliable I hope I can find to include in this maintenance regimen. Also, I am thinking I will keep exploring moly additives, especially in my zerk greasing schedule for all those little devils, including new universal joints.
As to the engine in the D24 Diesel, what I am hearing is that keeping the inside of the engine clean is the ticket for good running, and that sticking rings are the enemy of compression, which is partially why R. Ludwick recommended AutoRx as an annual treatment. Now there are tonnes of engine oil cleaners and conditioners out there. With Diesels, apparently its the build-up of stick soot based compounds that make the rings stick in ring grooves and not seal tightly, therefor the detergents in the oils are recommended. Now since the AutoRx is spendy, I am asking, what are the basic ingredients to the brews and stuff they recommend for internal engine cleaning???? Right now the cheapest alternative that has been recommended by its users is CD2 Oil Detergent additive. What no one has said, is that they have as good a seal treatment as AutoRx, so I am assuming that like the MaxLife Oils, there must be something else out there on the market that is as good at preserving seals. Any ideas or input??
Ya know the reason I have asked more questions is that you all have been immensely helpful, in giving me a picture of how to set up my maintenance regime for my '80 Diesel, and I am looking forward to hearing your opinions.
BTW, Volvodad, what is diesel going for in your neck of the woods????
Merry Xmas, Happy Holidays, and all the best to you guys. Its about -15 F here now, on the day AFTER Solstice, it only gets more light from here YEAH !!
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