( Vlog # 192 ) X-15 has stopped eating fuel filters

[@tracywhite4116]

I worked a bad wreck with a semi last week Tim no fatalities tho. Also got a speeder on midnight shift running 122mph @ mile marker 223 on I-40 at the Wilson / Davidson line. Safe travels buddy. 🚛

[@LifeisGood2018]

tracy white thanks for the update Sir, can’t believe what you hear on the Cb these days, you stay safe out there

[@Dinoxt12]

I feel for those guys that work at those truck washes, you know it's a job in the morning that you don't want to go to.

[@LifeisGood2018]

Dinoxt12 hot and stay wet all day, has to be rough and it’s non stop working also

[@dieseldoctor9294]

The x15 has a 4 micron suction side fuel filter and a 8 micron pressure side fuel filter. These are both smaller micron filters than previous cummins engines due to the x15 new next gen xpi fuel pump. I'm from the old school, when my dad ran trucks we ran 15000-18000 mile oil changes and replaced fuel filters and greased at 7500miles. Filters are cheap insurance if you have to replace $12000 worth of fuel system components on that cummins cause cummins denied warranty due to contaminated fuel or non approved filters or intervals. I'm just a dumb diesel mechanic! Great video as always sir, keep'er tween the ditches!

[@LifeisGood2018]

Diesel Doctor Matt hey you dumb mechanic, thank you very much for the knowledgeable information of why we are eating fuel filters, I will try and retain that knowledge, thanks from just another dumb truck driver 👍😎

[@dieseldoctor9294]

Life is Good. Hahaha, you know us dumb people have to help each other out!

[@LifeisGood2018]

Diesel Doctor Matt that’s right, we have to watch each other’s backs, smart people will not bother with us poor peasants

[@The19bull52]

I was thinking the same about the rates. Thanks for the videos.

[@johnm.evangelis693]

Big Pete looks nice and clean, enjoy your weekend Mr. G.!!!

[@johnnyfair]

Hey I worked sun and mon over the holiday weekend 😛. The old girl is shining today! Love it!

[@mhepping]

You guys are kindred spirits

[@BugsyBarboza]

Degreaser ( I buy gallon jugs at sams) for the tires to clean them. Them Silk Shine by chemical guys, about $30 for a gallon. And can be used on interior too. And it’s dry to the touch. Nice subtle shine not a wet look but great stuff all in one tires and interior. Spray on tire sponge app and wipe on the tire. Great stuff!

[@davidanddiana7173]

Fireball enjoy your weekend 👍😎❤️🚛

[@charg3rguy1991]

Just had mine washed there a few weeks back. My X15 filters sitting at 1psi and 19,000 miles on her today. Should be getting replaced soon around 25,000

[@mhepping]

Captain Sergi!!

[@davidschabel7832]

Thanks for ride, had to power wash rgns after hauling dozers, never waxed a lowboy, pull toy here.

[@LifeisGood2018]

david schabel I waxed my last van 👎

[@jonathanrunyon4091]

Nice and clean looking machine keep a trucking GOD BLESS!!!

[@billyray3761]

Had a short week this week. Riding the GSA to Key West next week. After that, getting a load for the Tulsa area, truck shopping!

[@LifeisGood2018]

Billy Ray wow fun fun and more fun, tell Steve I said Hi

[@stevegriffith6478]

Funny you say that. All winter I was eating fuel filters in my X15 . The last filter I put in 15k ago still is good. When I change my filter I do 3 cycles of the key and fires up no problem.

[@100pyatt]

90°F.... you should be riding your two wheeled iron with a good hot day like that Driver! ...Truck is looking Sharp as usual Cmon' !

[@tylerschultz1146]

The streakin beacon

[@allanmccullough8550]

Winter blend is thinner than summer and would flow easier. As far as changing both filters, my opinion would be to only change the filter that needs changing.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir Tim !! Congrats on the fuel system cleanup !!! Now u won't have to wonder when u are gona be stuck on the side of the road with fuel filter issues !!!!! When u mow the yd,,do u wash the underside of the mower deck as grass buildup turns to acid when drying out !! We wash ours every time we mow !!! The toro mower is 30 yrs old & still running fine !! Don't use any oil between seasons & changed every 20 hrs of mowing !! KEEP IT SAFE !!!!

[@gerardjohns1589]

Sergie was waiting for the curfew in Harrisburg ,Pa. last week and I told him there is no curfew on 81 in Harrisburg and he must have looked at his provision sheet and saw I was right and he sent me a message ( I might be on to something ) in private .

[@LifeisGood2018]

Gerard Johns wow, that’s amazing, and congratulations on getting a decent response 👍

[@tomswinburn1778]

Sergei is a pretty sharp guy, but like a lot of folks isn't able to take advice or criticism. He has great chaining skills and is getting better, but there are other areas that if he would just listen to people with more experience than he has he could benefit greatly. Rob Peters touched on the problem with his comment about Sergei living in his truck. That's a really small world and his interests are narrow too. Cameras and trucking. That's it. Hard to develop interpersonal skills in a vacuum. I wish Sergei well, but he needs to get outside his little shell and explore some real estate. Meet and talk to some people. Some people just HAVE to reinvent the wheel. Often.

[@sunsetchasin7666]

So much fun in the U.P. going back again Friday come on...

[@elunadavis8915]

You need a rechargeable leaf blower to sweep trailer

[@hotrodhog2170]

Too much dust to breathe in the wagon. It don't take that long to push broom out a trailer

[@100pyatt]

Randy Davis That's what I use in my trailers. So fast and easy

[@bengone3349]

You feel better when your ride is clean. Be safe!

[@davidlasseigne7734]

Roll on!!

[@pitbulltrucker783]

Take it easy Tim thanks for video 👍👍

[@campermike8879]

Maybe the brand of filter. We use Fleetgaurd and the fuel filters make it from one PM to the next in all makes

[@jmarco4331]

Lookin fine all the time....

[@shepherdman995]

Get you a battery operated yard blower and blow dry that truck. I use it all the time on my cars, then wipe the small spots down. Easy and saves time plus your back.

[@biffsbigwheel210]

I run thru fuel filters too! 2012 Pete 388 with Paccar engine, with davco fuel/water separator. I really think its just low quality filters anymore. Baldwin or Fleetguard doesn't matter, still gotta Change 8-10k. :(

[@denniemoore4121]

Would like to see your tire juice and how you apply it please

[@randyowens2717]

Keep on rambling!

[@Mr42960]

Actually it would make me suspicious if I did not see some delta P rise out of the fuel filter after an unusually long installation. I would change it fearing it had a hole in it or a tear. Your right about Sergie, he's one hard headed old rooskie. But I follow you both and find you each interesting for different reasons. Get a leaf blower, it will leave very little for the towel, go a lot faster and you won't have water bleeding out everywhere when you get rolling. Thank you for the video!

[@LifeisGood2018]

Mr42960 I think your right, I should change it out early, there is no way it should have made it this long, believe it or not I tried the leaf blower out on the truck and it didn’t work, works great on my bike 🏍

[@justwondering786]

Hello Mr.G I was just wondering if you have tried it’s called AUTO Drive Tire Shine spray on-No Wiping Wet-Look Finish , Long Lasting Shine , Protects Against Cracking & Fading ) when you go in to Walmart pick u up some just try it you mite like it ?

[@LifeisGood2018]

Dean Bowen I have not, I am really not a fan of aerosol sprays, it gets everywhere

[@elconradical]

I take it easy. I'm not "dying" to get home you know?

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Question how much does it cost to get your truck and trailer washed at the Blue Beacon and how often do you do it I know you must do it often because it's an awful beautiful truck every time I see it

[@LifeisGood2018]

Ernest Dougherty cost runs anywhere from $85 to $115 depending on what location, I wash it any where from every week to every other week

[@stan55904]

Tim: What is "normal" mileage for a fuel filter? How about for oil changes also? What maintenance are you able to do yourself?

[@doh-boy5608]

So what did you do for the x15 to stop eating the filters?

[@O.thetuckingman]

Can you discuss how the new X-15 Cummins performs and if you've had issues so far since you bought the truck. Also how has the new ELD mandate been for your operation. Thank you Omar

[@LifeisGood2018]

Omar L. 👌

[@trucker4trumpamerica172]

Last week i pay $278.. Nebraska..

[@patrickbrooks0957]

Im just curious about what you have done at streakin beacon.. i just got in a a new kw and its the first truck ive driven with alot of polished stuff.. ive seen alot of that stuff turned white.. do you just get a basic wash with no brightner or what

[@LifeisGood2018]

Patrick Brooks I make it extremely clear NO Brighter, soap and water only and rain x

[@patrickbrooks0957]

10-4!! Preshayt the reply and enjoy your videos.. i run to texas and back out of southwest va every week, hope you see ya out here one day!

[@waynesworld2086]

What kinda tire juice do u use mr truck driver?

[@100pyatt]

What micron filter are you running Tim ? (On your Davco)

[@spencers4121]

Sergie doesn't handle comments well at all, he was turning comments on and off ever other week. Think he has them set up to be screened by him now, I watch his videos but he really needs to grow some thicker skin.

[@The_JEB]

some people can take criticism and other cant, its unfortunate, but meh, I dont watch his videos to read the comments. Sergie seems to know what he's doing, and I think that he thinks those who are commenting on his videos have no idea what his work entails, in some cases that is true but others it isnt.

[@spencers4121]

Yea, I only noticed because he would bring it up in the video. He even went off in one video about something someone told him in the comments being wrong. I thought to myself welcome to life, people tell you incorrect shit all the time.

[@The101Point1]

For a Russian he is pretty thin-skinned and gets offended easily even when he's wrong also when people try to help him and give him advice because a lot of stuff he does he waste a lot of money

[@RB25luv]

How often u clean that beast during summer like once a month.

[@LifeisGood2018]

RB25luvGT35R hopefully one a week unless it’s rainy season

[@banjobenson9348]

I thought the rates had the fuel surcharge added in when fuel prices got so high? or is that just when you have the loads contracted for with the big carriers etc ? thanks

[@LifeisGood2018]

Banjo Benson yep you got it right, with the contacts when leased to a carrier or under a contract with a shipper and you have it billed into the rate, under my circumstances it doesn’t matter.

[@jonathanbaughman2574]

2018 X15 in a 389 with 131K and eats fuel filters every 2 weeks

[@cybergift56]

Hay can u make 360 camera

[@LifeisGood2018]

Sergey GoogL.e if I had only finished my electrical mechanical degree, I could probably make one 😎

[@cybergift56]

Life is Good. They sell them online u need a pc and 360 cam or if u have 4 gopro u can make 360 video it will need to be joined in pc maybe KZbin can let u record in 360 if u have a camera

[@Dinoxt12]

Also olde Sergie also thinks he's hot stuff and what woman are looking for...no-way women run away screaming help help...lol

[@James5976]

Why did he stop for the mail truck?

[@hotrodhog2170]

Cuz he is a good ol boy.

[@LifeisGood2018]

Dane Watson curtesy

[@ابايذيدبابكر-ض1ب]

hi . 2nd . love it . cam u do haed cam vid . thanks

[@deadfox852]

I dunno about the x15 but I do know that our little mack's run cumin's in them wish we could have a 13 speed or a heck a 10 speed instead of the automagic lol Making me Jealous with ya switching high low. Yeah I dunno about you but I know everyone from Morristown/knox/cleveland to nashville are Flipping thankful they raised that speed limit from 68 to 369 Not that it helps any car's still fly threw knox like they got a Fire on the other side of the city they need to get to because there Prized poodle is in the building ya know? Same with the truck's doesn't really help any lol I heard about that accident you where talking about... You hear about the one down at the 212 in Georgia? Had 1 lane on southbound shut down to Land Life force on the interstate with 2 more inbound. your right there's no need for that Really there is not one slip one quick jerk and you could be flying into the woods if yer lucky to stay upright. Anyway take care Out there See ya on the flip side.

[@LifeisGood2018]

Tiny Fox 🍿👍

[@DLSWV]

👍😉

[@cortezbush9000]

How do you drive a long nose Pete with no hood mirrors for blind spots?

[@RB25luv]

Cortez Bush it looks cleaner that way + he has those markers he’s use to

[@allanmccullough8550]

If you pay attention to your surroundings the hood mounted mirrors are not needed.

[@scottycollins6435]

Real TRUCKERS DON'T NEED HOOD MIRRORS!!!!

[@scottycollins6435]

Plus they're just plain UGLY!!!!!

[@kentucky8256]

Cortez Bush hood and fender mirrors look so gay and retarded, if you pay attention you don't need them,same way with those ugly rookie poles mounted to the bumper

[@justinwillis5248]

Do you let beacon put brightener all over your truck

[@scottycollins6435]

No, no brightener

[@justinwillis5248]

Scotty Collins I was just wondering cause I have the pride and class and they hate to see me coming cause they know they are going to have to get the brushes out, always wanting to argue their point about brightener

[@LifeisGood2018]

Justin Willis brightener is evil stuff

[@scottycollins6435]

Dnt let them do it, because you'll have streaks ALL over polished aluminum!!!

[@justinwillis5248]

Life is Good. Didn’t think you would but some people believe in that quick clean, the only problem I run into at Beacon is arguing with them about it because they hate to have to use a brush

[@island3r289]

1st.... :)

[@LifeisGood2018]

Vape 👍🏆