ONSC Chat (17 Viewers)

[Rice]

Be careful if you smell gas. 15 workers (Fire, EMS, Gas Co.) were injured in NJ today at this explosion. As someone who has been around a few gas leaks, this video was a wake up call.

dayum.

 

[NCFJ]

Double dayum, that is some really scary stuff there.

 

[Rice]

RR for the working man.

 

[BMThiker]

Yowsers! Looks like an inside job to me. Mysterious breakdown, bad guys roll up & $4M heisted.

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/mar/02/north-carolina-highway-robbery-4m-gold

 

[Rice]

Love this build. Here is a non-Toyota I would enjoy driving.

http://www.dieselworldmag.com/feature-old-school-1949-dodge-power-wagon

 

[NCFJ]

Rice I hate you, not 5 minutes ago we were looking at a red and black. I am thinking this is maybe a bucket list truck for me. Like when I am 70 and have hit the lotto I'll stick with the single cab, love the 5 window

 

[NCFJ]

I'd really like to do a pick up with a coil/bag 4 link rear and crown vic front axle. Something like a built LQ9 and a six speed. My customers can afford nicer trucks than I can

 

[JohnVee]

Question for consideration:

How long does it take after turning the engine off to get an accurate oil level read on the dipstick? I know it's different for various engines and maybe even by what temp the oil was at. Just trying to gauge a comfort level.


...via IH8MUD app

 

[krzyabncanuck]

From my old ass memory it is usually 1 minute.

 

[elkaholic]

On everything I have driven recently, by the time I have finished with a fill up, I am good to go. This goes for the 3B, 3UR-FE, and the Cummins ISC in our RV. Granted, a fill up in the RV takes much longer. This is if the oil is at "operating temp".

I have found with the wide, flat oil pan in the 200, I have to be careful with slope. I have to be dead level to get a reasonable reading.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

However long it takes to check the forum and drink some beer?

As Sam said, largest two factors are how level the truck is and then the oil temp.

 

[Rice]

As mentioned, I would pay more attention to level. Since most folks can be happy with a half quart one way or the other what little bit drains down after the first few seconds isn't much to speak of. I keep the 40 one quart low all the time anyway but only because it has an 8 quart pan and helps keep windage down.

 

[alk747triodad]

Has anyone else ordered the free truck badges from Toyota? I got my 2 in the mail yesterday.

 

[elkaholic]

Yup ... For the 73

 

[Rice]

Just ordered this week so am anticipating it will be long gone from my memory and will then have a surprise package.

 

[mtweller]

Got mine a good while back.

 

[DeeRex]

Yup...they turned out better than expected. Had to get two

 

[CharlestonG8R]

Y'all ever find something missing and wonder "how long have I been driving like this"?

 

[dbenke]

That's not a good thing, Jeremy
I've got one if you need it.

 

[Rice]

Y'all ever find something missing and wonder "how long have I been driving like this"?View attachment 1041287

Nice! I suggest flushing that out with some kerosine or diesel before putting the good stuff in.