[TPR] First tank of gas

[asajay at asajay.com]

Right now my speedometer reads about 10 MPH higher than actual at 70  
MPH (i.e. it reads 70 and I'm going 60).  Speedo at 40 I'm actually  
doing about 35.  With the new proper diameter tires, I should be a lot  
closer to actual speed.

Asa Jay

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

> You should, very telling what you can find stuck to the filter element.
>
> I'd still have the oil sent out as well.
>
> I'd expect some scuffing, plating from the rings and residual gasket (RTV)
> material.
>
> Be looking for steel and aluminum shavings, chunks, and any water/collant
> content
> in the oil at all.
>
> 16 mpg sounds good, once you get the new shoes on it, be curious to learn
> the sizes of everything
> and the actual speed using a GPS versus indicated speeds.
>
> Michael
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> On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 11:56 AM, <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:
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>> 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?
>> >
>> > cut it open with shears ( not a hack saw ) and look for metal shavings,
>> etc.
>> >
>> > Michael Shortt
>> >
>> > On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >> 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.
>> >>
>> >> 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.
>> >>
>> >> 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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