@lukenz?ÿ
Did you check how far over the payload you were and decide if it was worth the liability risk? Or do you have the crews check exactly what they'll need in the truck for the day (as far as steel goes) and only load enough for one day?
Mobile One, all the way!
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@350rocketmike
Utes like that carry 750kg and even guys who like to take the kitchen sink have enough space. Personally (solo) I work out of a https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daihatsu_Terios#Second_generation_(J200/F700;_2006) , the 2nd gen one, which is just enough to take one helper + gear.
?ÿ"I'll be disappointed if it doesn't get 40 miles per gallon".
I presume that was imperial gallons, which would be something like 32?ÿ miles per US Gallon.?ÿ Still quite a lot for the average survey rig.
I once had a Toyota Tacoma for a survey rig, which might have got 30 mpg highway if it wasn't loaded with gear and the driver kept it under 55 mph. And had a stiff tailwind. As it was it got about 16mpg around town, loaded as these commonly are.?ÿ
When you have to work out of a smaller rig you really appreciate Leica's ability to shoehorn a lot of stuff into small, well designed packages.?ÿ?ÿ
It never got spoiled like this until 192k. Cheapest bulk oil and filters for almost the entire lifetime before that. But just because something can last 200k on the minimum of maintenance doesn't mean it will last 400k which is a reasonable goal for some vehicles if you take care of them. At least Toyota's, GM's up to 2007, and some heavy duty trucks.?ÿ
This morning's offerings from FB:
@rick-taylor It really is the unforgivable sin among auto manufacturers. Making the most routine maintenance an inconvenient task is counterproductive for all parties involved. Not only should it be easy to do, but you should also be able to do a clean job of it. I understand that many manufacturers want us to come to the dealership to get our oil changed, but any time I've taken my wife's car in they wind up overfilling the crankcase.
I'm surprised to hear of your similar issue with Motorcraft filters. After years of purchasing Toyota filters for my Toyotas, I just assumed I would buy Motorcraft for Ford... not so anymore!
@drew-r?ÿ
That's the only oil filter I've seen that the gasket wasn't somehow secured in the groove. Not good on a $20+ filter.
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I'm in the rust belt and I just oil the heck out of my vehicles. My work truck has 211k miles with 9300 hours works out to 22mph average lifetime speed. So far it's holding up good. It had some rust that had to he repaired in the cab corners, rocker panels and one fender..but in the past it was only oil sprayed every second year by the local Krown dealer who isn't very reputable for doing quality work. The frame is still like new in most places.?ÿ
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