Re-enlisted in Iraq; Bought an '05 F-250

***jwiger*** · #1 (**permalink**) 08-02-2005, 04:42 AM

Hello Gents,
James Wiger here, I'm a SSgt. in the US Air Force, i spent 4 months in Iraq, re-enlisted there, got a nice chunk of change. And now I have a Nice 05 Powerstroke, and my7 wife has a 05 Ford Freestyle.

First things first, i'm comming up on the first Oil change. what brand of Oil do you guys prefer. I use vavoline synthetic in my 84 SVO and durablend in every thing else but i know it's not rated for Diesel engines.

Thanx in advance
-james

**Rodslinger** · #2 (**permalink**) 08-02-2005, 07:10 AM

Welcome James - nice rig!
I've been running Rotella in mine up until now. I've got about 9K on her and will probably switch to synthetic sometime soon.

***jwiger*** · #3 (**permalink**) 08-02-2005, 06:07 PM

Thanks! i guess i should mention my other rides as well. I have an '84 SVO mustang and a '65 Chrysler New Yorker. The Mustang is stiped down and the interior is gutted to make it as light as possible. i litterally pulled out any thing that wasn't necessary like the seatbelt and open door buzzer, etc.

The New Yorker is a 4 door hard top with a 413 (basicly a smaller bored 440) it has over 400,000 miles on the original engine, with typical maint. (i.e. water/fuel pump, distributor, starter, carb-rebuild) and still gets around. i just bought the trialer you see in the second pic and made sure it can handle the 65 which will be resto modded with a EFI 440, 18 in. wheels, etc. just to update it and make it safe/fun.

So i have a lot experiance with gas engine of both spectrum (the carbed big block in the 65, and the turbocharged EFI 2.3 four banger in the mustang.

I don't have much experiance with diesels besides the crappy 6.2 and 6.5 GM engines in the humvees. but i do know that you can't run a diesel too lean.

Also i have a Gi-Hugic amount of storage on my home server which those two pics above are stored on. so if any one needs a pic hosted just email me at jwiger@hotmail.com or get my attention here. My home page is: http://jwiger.no-ip.info

I'll do my best to jump in to any trouble shooting going on, i'm quite good at technical stuff.

Later!
-james

**Rodslinger** · #4 (**permalink**) 08-02-2005, 07:09 PM

Dang Sarge, you think you’ve got enough toys?? Oh wait, there is no such thing now is there?

I’m like you – been a gas guy all my life and spend every chance I get under the hood playing. I drag raced for a few years (hence my user name

- had some bad luck), gave it up but am a total car nut. This is my first diesel, other than the ones I drove in the Army, so I’m going through a serious learning curve but loving it.

Thanks for offering to help on the tech side too! Hey if you’re into the tech side, shoot me a pm, or let’s move to the general forum and talk computer nerd stuff – I’ve got an AWESOME setup I love to brag about.

Oh where are you stationed at now?

**Rodslinger** · #5 (**permalink**) 08-02-2005, 07:18 PM

Hey James, I meant to also tell you a heart felt THANK YOU for your service.

SUPERDUTYSPV · #6 (**permalink**) 09-05-2005, 07:46 AM

James, sir, I wish to THANK YOU for your service and dedication to our country!! God Bless you and your wife!!

GREAT rig you got there!! Have fun!

99Smokin73Stroker · #7 (**permalink**) 09-05-2005, 12:38 PM

Sounds like you made a great choice buying a PSD! By the way, going to become a Tech Sargent anytime soon?

***jwiger*** · #8 (**permalink**) 09-08-2005, 05:34 AM

Thank you gents. As far as Tech i don't test untill 06 so i don't for-see it real soon, maybe 2-3 years.

99Smokin73Stroker · #9 (**permalink**) 09-09-2005, 12:46 AM

Well done on serving our country! And picking the best branch out of all them!! you did the same by pickin the best truck! Good man!

**Rodslinger** · #10 (**permalink**) 09-09-2005, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99Smokin73Stroker

And picking the best branch out of all them!!

HEY NOW!

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