Re: DD won't stay running Reply #25 – December 20, 2016, 08:38:36 pm Yes, we're in a warmer place. O'Reilly's was as good as they said. The case of antifreeze was waiting for me when I arrived shortly after 7:30 this morning. I took three of the six gallons (~$65) and headed back to The Ranch. Got out my custom-made coolant filler (aka 2' of hose and a funnel) and started pouring. I poured a full gallon into the black tank, then filled the container with water and poured it in. If I had been smart (I'm not) I would have checked how full that black tank was. Instead I got the second gallon and started pouring. You guessed it - very little went into the tank and about the same amount splashed out. I got Jo Ann to help for the second part, as it takes three hands to pour into the white tank. I put enough antifreeze into the tank to bring it up to about halfway from empty to full cold, then added water to get it up to that mark. While I was running into Artesia and back she got the coach all ready for the road. As soon as everything outside was buttoned up I started the Detroit, air built up, no warning lights, no shut-down, and off we went.We had a nice trip to Fort Stockton, TX where it is 52 degrees at 7:30. It was around 70 when we arrived earlier this afternoon. While dumping and filling I took a look at the white tank and it showed Full Hot. I'll see what it looks like in the morning.Thanks to all who offered their advice and help. Roland, good to meet you finally. We really enjoyed our two weeks at The Ranch. Quote Selected 5 Likes
Re: DD won't stay running Reply #26 – December 20, 2016, 08:56:46 pm David,Now that you are in FT. Stockton safe, don't miss Acosta's Tortilla Factory for burritos and home made tortillas. Pamela Quote Selected
Re: DD won't stay running Reply #27 – December 21, 2016, 08:40:31 pm As the engine cools it will suck the coolant into the black tank. Don't be suprised if the first trip or two it burps some air out of the system and you need to add some more. Quote Selected
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