[TPR] First tank of gas

[asajay at asajay.com]

I hadn't planned on keeping the oil filter, but I could.  I -had-  
planned on taking an oil sample and sending it in for analysis.  For  
all I know the shop will have an oil can opener (like a can opener)  
and we can look at it there.

Asa Jay

Quoting "michael at michaelshortt.com" <michaelsavga at gmail.com>:

> You are going to keep the oil filter RIGHT?
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> cut it open with shears ( not a hack saw ) and look for metal shavings, etc.
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> Michael Shortt
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> On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:
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>> I filled the Pantera today and put just shy of 15 gallons in.  Mileage
>> according to the GPS was 245 miles. A quick calculation shows I was
>> getting about 16 MPG on this tank.  Not too bad.
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>> Tonight I'll put the new wheels and tires on and start checking out
>> ride height.  I'll drive my daily driver to work tomorrow, then the
>> Pantera to the shop for an alignment Friday morning.  The new wheels
>> and tires should improve mileage tremendously considering they are
>> about two to three inches taller.
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>> I'm also scheduled for an oil change at Gale Oil and Tire in Ely next
>> Wednesday around noon.  That should put about 900 miles on the break
>> in oil.  I'll be coming in from Twin Falls, getting my oil changed and
>> then heading to Las Vegas.  I should hopefully get to Sam's Town no
>> later than 6PM.
>>
>> Asa Jay
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