Good morning Casey! That was awesome of Les Schwab to think about things and to send out a mechanic to free the brakes and a driver with hours on his log. They really did make a big difference in getting their truck back on the road and to make your job easier. Thanks to you all regular viewers of this channel know exactly what you are talking about when you said you did not need the "Iver tool" for this job. You probably said this before and I missed it , but is there a certain speed limit that you should disengage the auto chains? Thanks for taking us along and thumbs UP! 👍
@@claytonandrews251I've found with a 4lb mini sledge and a 1ft long 1 inch round pin with a good head to hit on, it does not take me long (15-30 minutes) to unfreeze brakes.
Many years ago i had a Volvo semi with a non powered tag an axle air ride. I bought a set of auto chains in Provo Utah and I loved them. I never had to install three railer chains again, just threw on a set of singles on the outside tire if doubles were required and flipped the auto chain switch. I loved them , enjoy your content. The new diesel compliant engines are a nightmare for an owner operator, and reliability is gone.$$$$$$$
Casey to the rescue! I really appreciate the time and effort you take to get your videos out to all of your (mostly) adoring fans. I always enjoy watching your videos. Take care, stay safe.
@@c-qc-q2021wind chill only effects material that is warmer than the ambient temperature. Let’s say outside is -10 but your truck is +20. The windchill will draw the temperature of your truck down to -10 faster but it will not take it below -10. Sample is if you shut your truck off in a field that is -10 outside but the windchill has a feel of -100. The truck will only go down to -10 no lower. Just like an aircraft flying, the faster the air goes over the skin of the plane the warmer the skin gets do to friction.
I wish I'd went that way instead of a heavy wrecker I could've put a spare truck on it and still pulled a trailer when needed instead of the truck sitting in the shed hooked to a trailer getting used maybe 3 months a year I wouldn't trade my rotator in but it's a beast of a different breed it can work 360 degrees around itself lift more and higher and reach farther away next heavy wrecker we get will be a setup like that
@@CaseyLaDellebut…I suspect that ratio in those temp was much preferable to the inverse, a ten minute drive to a three hour job, so you could be more comfortable.
Thank you Casey for explaining the “Wind chill does not matter to equipment and fuel” theory. I have this argument every winter with various people. Windchill is a human feeling.
The ZackLift with the remote is very cool and your skills on how to rig and use the ZackLift show off its many capabilities! So cool that Les Schwab sent a mechanic to help out the driver and get his brakes free - makes your job so much easier to have a good team to work with. Auto-chains for the win!!!
Your recovery videos are the best, not only do you have the very best equipment but you also have above and beyond skills. When I was in the Military, I was the recovery operator for the Battalion. My wrecker was an M936A2 rotator and loved every time I got called out.
I love my rotator too but wish I'd went this way for simple tows instead of a wrecker I have a truck sitting most the year next wrecker I pull from the fleet will be replaced by this
I like watching Casey's videos. He's not about being dramatic or poetic. He just narrates the problems he sees, and explains what he's doing with what and why. No attitude and no bloated ego. Just a real pro.
My dad tells me in the dead of Wisconsin winters he'd mix up to 1/4 kerosene into the diesel to prevent gelling. Haven't done research on safety of that, but can tell you we sold that truck at over 350k miles still running great. Thanks for starting the week off right with a new video!
They use that in Canada and I believe Alaska. A guy in Winnipeg demonstrated how fast it melted ice in a cup. Faster than straight up isoprople I have used. Frankly these days even at -20 and a -50 windchill gas seems to not gell. Number one diesel works well unless sitting over night.@@SheldonGoff
What is it with American diesel not being able to work in the cold? As long as there is no water in the tank it's no problem as long as the batteries, glowplugs and coolant heater is serviced.
As always Casey you go in with the best attitude and this time the customer exceeded your expectations. A nice job all the way around. Thank for sharing. Peace Out.
One thing I miss from living in the NW is Les Schwab. Every time I had issues or needed something they were super helpful. Glad to see it extends beyond just customer service but how they handle their jobs too.
It's interesting to see which Companies actually take care of their fleets and others just hope for the best! Some Good PR for Zachlift from the mechanic talking about the remote.
Les Schwab is a well known PNW tire company. Maybe not the cheapest when buying a new set of tires, but excellent customer service. I’ve never paid for a flat repair even for someone else’s tires. Free rotations on their tires. Always been top notch for me. Not a surprise that they have their shit together when making sure their trucks and people are ready when they need help.
To answer your question from your last video about the intro being at the yard, or at the job site, I think that entirely depends. That video worked well starting at the job site, this video worked well starting at the yard. Either way, I look forward to every video that isn't a purely sponsored video about bikes. (which I still watch, because your paid reviews are entertaining)
Good Morning, Casey. I’m thinking it must be nice to have an easier Job every now and then. It’s bad enough when the weather and road conditions are horrible, with vehicles flying by you when you are trying to work. Another awesome Video. We just had a snow event in East Tn. Cold, Rainy, then Ice for a week and now it’s Mud time... makes life very interesting... Stay Safe out there!! MWP Cosby Tn
Casey, I'm a retired fireman and our trucks had auto chains on them. They work great and you have showed engaging them with the dash switches and how they swing into the tire then roll on a rubber wheel to rotate the chains under the tire, but have you showed and told people how to disengage them? How you have to be moving forward or backwards so you don't bend or break anything. Love watching your videos and if we lived closer we would be friends.
Welp. I think your great! I watch you all the time in Michigan, and especially when I have to shovel the snow, that I would never want to do that with any large truck. Stay safe and have fun. I learned a lot from you,and it's been fun!
You keep doing YOU!!! We enjoy your videos and truly are amazed with your Rig and how it is set up. You have two fans over here in Georgia!! Be safe out there.
Damn, Casey has just been pumping out the videos. 👍👍 This one was too short, though. It feels like I just started watching, and it's already over. Every time you show the little wrecker, it makes me want to see it used on the Traxx. That would be awesome.
Your videos are awesome. we really enjoy them in the winter. I Chang all fuel filters as soon as it starts getting cold, and it helps a lot for the gelling up
I had PTSD watching you hold your tow cable as it pulled in. . .I’m a sailor that has personal experience with “meat hooks”. I’m sure you are watching that carefully but still, made me shiver!! Thanks for the vid.
The yard intro is great when you are explaining issues like this one. But if you’re just getting in and going it’s whatever works for you. Yes we appreciate everything you want to tell us but you also need to be efficient with your time. It’s all good no matter which way you start. As always, great explaining all aspects of the recovery or pull out. Both your end and the customers end. Very informative for us non trucker viewers.
First time I've noticed but your wrecker is running Sumitomo tires! I've used their HT passenger tires for years now and couldn't be more impressed with a tire. Not quite an AT but yards better than an all-season radial, the HT 's have taken me all over Canada's north, Yukon, northwest Territories, the Alcan highway, the Cassier...not one flat, zero issues regardless of road condition or makeup.
I dove for one of the big grocery chains in Oregon for 25 years. One of the “rules” that we learned early on was to NOT set your trailer breaks if at all possible in freezing weather. If the tractor brakes froze up you could free them with a genital application of power. Lying in the snow and ice at 10 degrees for an hour banging on trailer break drums will make you a believer in wheel chocks.
Also if you park on ice or snow sit for about 10 minutes and then pull ahead. That's because your tire are somewhat warm and will melt the ice and you are parked in a divot. I ran the ice roads and bush roads 45 years ago before all this technology.
Excellently DONE! Casey And Happy LEM to you, and all who are reading this! Low Expectations Monday! Some executive out there needs the Attaboy for putting in the effort for this job to be so easy for YOU! When Maintenance is respected and done properly it will always save money in the long run!!! Awesome job too!😊
Nice , see what happens when everybody is working towards a common goal . That Zack lift is slick - compact , capable and can be removed quick . If reading - " Good job ... Les Schwab " & Casey .
Well I certainly understand better why you bought the Zacklift. I've already seen you handle a couple of rescues that would have been more difficult and perhaps not even possible with all your previous equipment. At least the rescues with it are faster than you would have been able to do with smaller equipment which likely translates to you being able to do more jobs in a day during busy times like now. You are young enough (and good enough) to actually justify the cost of equipment that makes you more efficient. When you get closer to retirement age the Zacklift will be paid for thus allowing you to make a living by picking and choosing only jobs that you want to do. I know you maintain your equipment so it will still be valuable when you no longer need to do heavy recoveries.I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos and like it when you have a helper along, it's also probably a little bit safer. The banter between you and Grumpy is often fun and I imagine Mrs. Grumpy also loves you for getting him out of the house sometimes. ;-) There, a thumbs up, a comment and mentioning Zacklift, my contribution to your successful youtube channel. Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Just wanted to give the feedback that i like, and prefer and all other posetive spins, that you film from the start at home. It's about context and i even say its vital for a good video.
Do you have same quality diesel in winter than in summer? Gelling up at 2F makes me think of that. In my country that is normal temperature with no anti-gelling additives but we have a different kind of diesel sold in winter than in summer. As the name suggests, winter grade diesel is fine for winter that is specivied to -29F (-34C) without additives. (I think there is also arctic grade available in colder part of country that is fine for a bit more colder)
Yes, depends on where you live. In the NE/northern states, it can get really cold during the winter months that a colder grade (winter) diesel is required, same in Canada/Alaska. But for many of us that live where it generally does not get much below the 20's at night much of the winter months, often times, winter diesel is not really necessary but many will add aids to help their diesels start better on colder mornings anyway.
Starting the video from home or while you're on the road are both good options. As a semi-local(Eugene), I would like more information on your route and approximate location, as sometime you visit areas that I'd enjoy visiting when weather permits.
Casey, I started watching you channel after I saw Rory Irish wearing one of you hate t-shirts, now I am trying to catch up on all your content. I heard you talk about the hate factor, I am not in that camp, I like what you do and the tips you give people. I like your ride alongs, they seem very helpful to you and help capture your content really well. So, thank you!
You do one heck of a job in that area ! We have to leave our buses run all night on activities across Wyoming. Sometimes we can plug them in and that helps.
You need an intercom system, Casey, so you can give the driver a headset and you can talk to him while he sits in the cab. Just remember to collect them when the jobs over.
In nordic countries we use quite alot of electrical engine heaters, I don't know why they aren't used more widely. They don't heat the cabin, but in cold weather they make firing up an engine much more reliable. Defa and Calix are the most common brands, both have wide range of heaters to fit different engines. But if you're interested make sure you take the whole kit from same place, their connector don't fit each others.
Another great video sir. I’m sure you may already know this but in case you don’t. You can get your trucks ECM reprogrammed to where when you engage the PTO, it either automatically ramps up the idle to a preset RPM or just push your C/Cont up button once. I’ve noticed over many videos that you will hit the up button many times to get the RPM you wanted. Just food for thought.
Wind chill only affects equipment if the equipment is above ambient because it affects the rate at which the equipment is brought to ambient. If your truck and fuel was at 10° F during the day and the overnight low is -10°F, wind will bring the fuel temo down faster. Having a wind shelter may keep the fuel temp higher longer.
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Good morning Casey! That was awesome of Les Schwab to think about things and to send out a mechanic to free the brakes and a driver with hours on his log. They really did make a big difference in getting their truck back on the road and to make your job easier. Thanks to you all regular viewers of this channel know exactly what you are talking about when you said you did not need the "Iver tool" for this job. You probably said this before and I missed it , but is there a certain speed limit that you should disengage the auto chains? Thanks for taking us along and thumbs UP! 👍
35mph
Not many good companies like that .. many will require the driver to free up the brakes even though he’s probably soaked from chaining up entire unit.
@@claytonandrews251I've found with a 4lb mini sledge and a 1ft long 1 inch round pin with a good head to hit on, it does not take me long (15-30 minutes) to unfreeze brakes.
I definetly preferred the intro from the yard with included footage driving to the rescue. Part of watching your videos is seeing the scenery!
I just think he really busy right now... the video are gonna be a bit different, till he slows down again.
@@x...CrankyOldMan...x How are they different?
The scenery all over here in Oregon is beautiful, you just have to go see it all to know it all
Don't you love it when you're helping people that knows what they're doing! 👍
Definitely getting few and far between then when there's a language barrier on top of it all it gets interesting sometimes
Many years ago i had a Volvo semi with a non powered tag an axle air ride. I bought a set of auto chains in Provo Utah and I loved them. I never had to install three railer chains again, just threw on a set of singles on the outside tire if doubles were required and flipped the auto chain switch. I loved them , enjoy your content. The new diesel compliant engines are a nightmare for an owner operator, and reliability is gone.$$$$$$$
Those spades are terrific for getting chains on and off!
@guygrotke8059 A block of wood under a wheel lift also works well for that.
That's 2 videos in a row that I watched you compliment the driver, nice to see you not having to struggle with the other type.
Usually the bad ones are in the kind of accidents that we don’t film
That Zacklift should be paid for in “Spades” by now. I’m sure you have convinced many others to place their order. Time to go on sales commission
Casey to the rescue! I really appreciate the time and effort you take to get your videos out to all of your (mostly) adoring fans. I always enjoy watching your videos. Take care, stay safe.
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Glad you mentioned thet wind chill doesn't effect equipment. Hard to get that through peoples heads sometimes
But does it speed up the cooling off period until the motor, radiator, fuel tanks reach ambient air temperature?
If windchill doesn't affect heat loss, then why do semi's (partially) cover their grill in cold temps?
@@c-qc-q2021wind chill only effects material that is warmer than the ambient temperature. Let’s say outside is -10 but your truck is +20. The windchill will draw the temperature of your truck down to -10 faster but it will not take it below -10. Sample is if you shut your truck off in a field that is -10 outside but the windchill has a feel of -100. The truck will only go down to -10 no lower. Just like an aircraft flying, the faster the air goes over the skin of the plane the warmer the skin gets do to friction.
@@iffykidmn8170 yes it cools things down faster but doesn't make it any older than ambient
@@iffykidmn8170 Yes, that's why radiators work.
That Zacklift is a beast! Keep on trucking!!!
I wish I'd went that way instead of a heavy wrecker I could've put a spare truck on it and still pulled a trailer when needed instead of the truck sitting in the shed hooked to a trailer getting used maybe 3 months a year I wouldn't trade my rotator in but it's a beast of a different breed it can work 360 degrees around itself lift more and higher and reach farther away next heavy wrecker we get will be a setup like that
Keeping the remote warm learning curve went up. 😊😊😊
took longer to get there than the job took thanks to the mechanic releasing the brakes. Good job Casey!
By far. Three hours of driving for a ten minute job
@@CaseyLaDellebut…I suspect that ratio in those temp was much preferable to the inverse, a ten minute drive to a three hour job, so you could be more comfortable.
@@JohnHallgrenit pays the same so I'll take long drives for short jobs anyday
Thank you Casey for explaining the “Wind chill does not matter to equipment and fuel” theory. I have this argument every winter with various people. Windchill is a human feeling.
Thanks for putting up temps the civilised world uses
DPF drama, gelled up fuel. The fun never ends. Stay warm Casey. Great work man .
So nice to have good customers. Good on ya Casey
Every time I see you use that truck I'm even more impressed with the Zack lift .
The ZackLift with the remote is very cool and your skills on how to rig and use the ZackLift show off its many capabilities! So cool that Les Schwab sent a mechanic to help out the driver and get his brakes free - makes your job so much easier to have a good team to work with. Auto-chains for the win!!!
You are the best. Oregon must know how lucky they are!
Your recovery videos are the best, not only do you have the very best equipment but you also have above and beyond skills. When I was in the Military, I was the recovery operator for the Battalion. My wrecker was an M936A2 rotator and loved every time I got called out.
I love my rotator too but wish I'd went this way for simple tows instead of a wrecker I have a truck sitting most the year next wrecker I pull from the fleet will be replaced by this
Great video of snow rescue Casey. It’s pretty involved living in the winter time, making sure All your vehicles are free and running. 🤙😎
I like watching Casey's videos. He's not about being dramatic or poetic. He just narrates the problems he sees, and explains what he's doing with what and why. No attitude and no bloated ego. Just a real pro.
It certainly helps when the customer participates in the recovery. Good job,Casey
My dad tells me in the dead of Wisconsin winters he'd mix up to 1/4 kerosene into the diesel to prevent gelling. Haven't done research on safety of that, but can tell you we sold that truck at over 350k miles still running great.
Thanks for starting the week off right with a new video!
We used alcohol.
Not Bud Light I assume 😂@@Bryan-Hensley
@Bryan-Hensley that's essentially all the 911 fuel treatment is.
They use that in Canada and I believe Alaska. A guy in Winnipeg demonstrated how fast it melted ice in a cup. Faster than straight up isoprople I have used. Frankly these days even at -20 and a -50 windchill gas seems to not gell. Number one diesel works well unless sitting over night.@@SheldonGoff
What is it with American diesel not being able to work in the cold? As long as there is no water in the tank it's no problem as long as the batteries, glowplugs and coolant heater is serviced.
As always Casey you go in with the best attitude and this time the customer exceeded your expectations. A nice job all the way around. Thank for sharing. Peace Out.
Its always something to fight through to get to work and back home.
One thing I miss from living in the NW is Les Schwab. Every time I had issues or needed something they were super helpful. Glad to see it extends beyond just customer service but how they handle their jobs too.
It's interesting to see which Companies actually take care of their fleets and others just hope for the best! Some Good PR for Zachlift from the mechanic talking about the remote.
Pretty Righteous brother man.
Good morning Casey.
If every one was was as honest and genuine as you the USA would be a better place your a rare "DIAMOND"keep up the good work.
Les Schwab, serving your tire needs since 1952! Solid company.
Les Schwab is a well known PNW tire company. Maybe not the cheapest when buying a new set of tires, but excellent customer service. I’ve never paid for a flat repair even for someone else’s tires. Free rotations on their tires. Always been top notch for me. Not a surprise that they have their shit together when making sure their trucks and people are ready when they need help.
I started buying my tires at Costco.. l had some issues with Les ....
Gotta love that DPF - NOT!!! They can't leave stuff well enough alone.
Great video, thanks for bringing us along.
Be Safe, Be Happy!!
Oh, the DPF is prone to freezing too so that just adds another dimension to the whole BS idea.
Great job Casey, them auto chains are great
You have great tire chains
To answer your question from your last video about the intro being at the yard, or at the job site, I think that entirely depends. That video worked well starting at the job site, this video worked well starting at the yard.
Either way, I look forward to every video that isn't a purely sponsored video about bikes. (which I still watch, because your paid reviews are entertaining)
Bro thanks for the C conversion.
Good Morning, Casey. I’m thinking it must be nice to have an easier
Job every now and then. It’s bad enough when the weather and road
conditions are horrible, with vehicles flying by you when you are trying to
work. Another awesome Video. We just had a snow event in East Tn.
Cold, Rainy, then Ice for a week and now it’s Mud time... makes life very interesting... Stay Safe out there!!
MWP Cosby Tn
Im hoping you continue doing well enough you can get a nice garage some day. Keeping em warmed up in winter is so great.
Casey, I'm a retired fireman and our trucks had auto chains on them. They work great and you have showed engaging them with the dash switches and how they swing into the tire then roll on a rubber wheel to rotate the chains under the tire, but have you showed and told people how to disengage them? How you have to be moving forward or backwards so you don't bend or break anything. Love watching your videos and if we lived closer we would be friends.
Welp. I think your great! I watch you all the time in Michigan, and especially when I have to shovel the snow, that I would never want to do that with any large truck. Stay safe and have fun. I learned a lot from you,and it's been fun!
Thanks for sharing. Been busy. Stay safe.
You keep doing YOU!!! We enjoy your videos and truly are amazed with your Rig and how it is set up. You have two fans over here in Georgia!! Be safe out there.
Good job!! Nice and easy! Just the way you like them! 😁 Always a pleasure watching your videos!!!
Thanks for sharing another awesome video Casey ❤
Good recovery there Casey...stay safe and god bless
Damn, Casey has just been pumping out the videos. 👍👍 This one was too short, though. It feels like I just started watching, and it's already over. Every time you show the little wrecker, it makes me want to see it used on the Traxx. That would be awesome.
Another nice one thanks for your time 👍👍
Your videos are awesome. we really enjoy them in the winter. I Chang all fuel filters as soon as it starts getting cold, and it helps a lot for the gelling up
I had PTSD watching you hold your tow cable as it pulled in. . .I’m a sailor that has personal experience with “meat hooks”. I’m sure you are watching that carefully but still, made me shiver!! Thanks for the vid.
It happens but that winch isn't moving as fast as most ships I've never had 1 need more than a bandaid and kiss from my granddaughter
The yard intro is great when you are explaining issues like this one.
But if you’re just getting in and going it’s whatever works for you. Yes we appreciate everything you want to tell us but you also need to be efficient with your time.
It’s all good no matter which way you start.
As always, great explaining all aspects of the recovery or pull out. Both your end and the customers end. Very informative for us non trucker viewers.
Good customers good drivers your last couple of videos they made it easier
LOOKS GOOD!
Thank you for the Celsius translation. Foreign watchers appreciate it. 👍👍
First time I've noticed but your wrecker is running Sumitomo tires! I've used their HT passenger tires for years now and couldn't be more impressed with a tire. Not quite an AT but yards better than an all-season radial, the HT 's have taken me all over Canada's north, Yukon, northwest Territories, the Alcan highway, the Cassier...not one flat, zero issues regardless of road condition or makeup.
I dove for one of the big grocery chains in Oregon for 25 years. One of the “rules” that we learned early on was to NOT set your trailer breaks if at all possible in freezing weather. If the tractor brakes froze up you could free them with a genital application of power. Lying in the snow and ice at 10 degrees for an hour banging on trailer break drums will make you a believer in wheel chocks.
Also if you park on ice or snow sit for about 10 minutes and then pull ahead. That's because your tire are somewhat warm and will melt the ice and you are parked in a divot. I ran the ice roads and bush roads 45 years ago before all this technology.
@@ericgeorgetruckgrilling Very true.
Good job! Casey
MY HERO Casey your almost too smart and kind keep it up
Good job again Casey
That truck is so cool. I like how you have everything organized and not scrambling to find something.
Excellently DONE! Casey
And Happy LEM to you, and all who are reading this!
Low
Expectations
Monday!
Some executive out there needs the Attaboy for putting in the effort for this job to be so easy for YOU!
When Maintenance is respected and done properly it will always save money in the long run!!!
Awesome job too!😊
Great job Casey.
Casey, thanks for the Celsius conversions...helps the rest of the world know how cold it is.
Nice , see what happens when everybody is working towards a common goal . That Zack lift is slick - compact , capable and can be removed quick . If reading - " Good job ... Les Schwab " & Casey .
Thank you
Well I certainly understand better why you bought the Zacklift. I've already seen you handle a couple of rescues that would have been more difficult and perhaps not even possible with all your previous equipment. At least the rescues with it are faster than you would have been able to do with smaller equipment which likely translates to you being able to do more jobs in a day during busy times like now. You are young enough (and good enough) to actually justify the cost of equipment that makes you more efficient. When you get closer to retirement age the Zacklift will be paid for thus allowing you to make a living by picking and choosing only jobs that you want to do. I know you maintain your equipment so it will still be valuable when you no longer need to do heavy recoveries.I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos and like it when you have a helper along, it's also probably a little bit safer. The banter between you and Grumpy is often fun and I imagine Mrs. Grumpy also loves you for getting him out of the house sometimes. ;-)
There, a thumbs up, a comment and mentioning Zacklift, my contribution to your successful youtube channel. Thank you!
Professor Casey taking us to the classroom again . 😊
You built yourself a perfect Rig brother you have that truck dialed in.
Another awesome recovery!
Geat video, as always :) Those were some looow temps, thanks for putting the °C on the screen!
THANK YOU
Big thanks for translating the temps into European! Much more enjoyable, not having to google them.
Sorry, I can't seem to relate to them. We went metric back in the 70s and I still convert KpH into MpH. Ha, ha, I guess its just me. I'm in Candastan.
@@georgevindo Same here and if I need to convert Fahrenheit to Celcius Ilook at the thermometer with the dual scale. 🙂
Good job. Thank you 😊
Thank you from a European for translating the freedom units to Celsius. ;)
And thank you for really professional and entertaining videos
I miss the shenanigans... That almost looked like Casey knew what he was doing. ;-)
Awesome freaking job Casey, man you got your tow rig setup on point, that setup is way better than a standard tow rig my opinion, thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video. Just wanted to give the feedback that i like, and prefer and all other posetive spins, that you film from the start at home.
It's about context and i even say its vital for a good video.
Awesome video and Recovery!
Thanks for sharing! 😊
God bless the people who put tow points on the front :)
Do you have same quality diesel in winter than in summer? Gelling up at 2F makes me think of that. In my country that is normal temperature with no anti-gelling additives but we have a different kind of diesel sold in winter than in summer. As the name suggests, winter grade diesel is fine for winter that is specivied to -29F (-34C) without additives. (I think there is also arctic grade available in colder part of country that is fine for a bit more colder)
Yes, depends on where you live. In the NE/northern states, it can get really cold during the winter months that a colder grade (winter) diesel is required, same in Canada/Alaska.
But for many of us that live where it generally does not get much below the 20's at night much of the winter months, often times, winter diesel is not really necessary but many will add aids to help their diesels start better on colder mornings anyway.
Great video, love Les Schwab! I used to like playing in the snow... Now I just like watching you do it!
Nice job Casey
I do miss Les Schwab. They are a great company.
Love that you are able to elevate to facilitate chain install.removal
Nice work!
Starting the video from home or while you're on the road are both good options. As a semi-local(Eugene), I would like more information on your route and approximate location, as sometime you visit areas that I'd enjoy visiting when weather permits.
Nice work Casey
Casey, I started watching you channel after I saw Rory Irish wearing one of you hate t-shirts, now I am trying to catch up on all your content. I heard you talk about the hate factor, I am not in that camp, I like what you do and the tips you give people. I like your ride alongs, they seem very helpful to you and help capture your content really well. So, thank you!
Gotta love those diesels. Gas trucks start right up.
I really enjoy your videos. You always take the time to explain why and what you are doing. I’ve been learning a lot.
You do one heck of a job in that area ! We have to leave our buses run all night on activities across Wyoming. Sometimes we can plug them in and that helps.
You need an intercom system, Casey, so you can give the driver a headset and you can talk to him while he sits in the cab. Just remember to collect them when the jobs over.
Nope, doesn’t help and usually makes it worse
That's what the Zach lift remote is for😂
In nordic countries we use quite alot of electrical engine heaters, I don't know why they aren't used more widely. They don't heat the cabin, but in cold weather they make firing up an engine much more reliable. Defa and Calix are the most common brands, both have wide range of heaters to fit different engines. But if you're interested make sure you take the whole kit from same place, their connector don't fit each others.
Love how you prove all the keyboard drivers wrong consistently. Just recently found your channel but it’s already moved to the top 5 of my most viewed
I love LS. The only tire store I use. They care so much about others.
Another great video sir. I’m sure you may already know this but in case you don’t. You can get your trucks ECM reprogrammed to where when you engage the PTO, it either automatically ramps up the idle to a preset RPM or just push your C/Cont up button once. I’ve noticed over many videos that you will hit the up button many times to get the RPM you wanted. Just food for thought.
Great job Casey
Wind chill only affects equipment if the equipment is above ambient because it affects the rate at which the equipment is brought to ambient. If your truck and fuel was at 10° F during the day and the overnight low is -10°F, wind will bring the fuel temo down faster. Having a wind shelter may keep the fuel temp higher longer.
Or put a good heavy tarp over the hood and run an electric heater under the engine to keep it a little warmer.