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Old 12-28-2008, 10:32 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by midnight rumbler View Post
Automatic or Manual transmission? Auto
how many forward speeds? 3Spd
Does it have a block heater? No
Where and how is it being driven? 100% business, Ontario, Canada (Toronto)

The truck is a 50-50 when it comes to highway and city
Assuming you'll be able to plug it into an AC outlet at least 50% of the time, a circulating tank heater ($40-$60) is probably in order. Based on your original post - "24,000 km's (original) on the dial." - you're only putting 1-3 thousand km's per year on it??? If that's the case, it may take a year or so to reach payback. Less time if you can plug it in near 100% of the time. Also less time if most all of your trips are very short.

Is your load consistent in size? weight? What's the maximum weight you carry? If you're hauling volume (not weight), a used differential with a better gear ratio might possibly be a consideration.

Does it have a tach? A vacuum gage?
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Last edited by TestDrive; 12-28-2008 at 10:33 PM.. Reason: your trips not you trips
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