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Texas TC · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:14 pm Post subject: SuperNova at 33000 miles

I turned 33000 miles just a few miles out of Dallas on our way to Phoenix to visit the kids and grands. This is a trip we have made three times. However, as we arrived at our destination today, I have some interesting events to report.

For some reason, the engine got much quieter at this new mileage milestone. Also, we were able to climb the grades with greater ease than on our previous trips while towing our Jeep Wrangler.

I am relatively new to diesels. This is my second diesel coach but the first one with this many miles on it. I have always heard that diesel engines need more time to break in than their gasoline counterparts. I now am a believer.

As much as I think the DT466 would be nice to have in the SuperNova, I am very pleased at how my VT365 is running after actually putting some miles on it.

I tend to cruise at 70-75 on the interstate. My GPS said we got to 81 today and I really do not know when that occurred. I just set back and enjoyed the 1100 miles I drove in the past two days.
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2008 SuperNova (6331)
2007 Jeep Wrangler (Toad)

RedRocker · Newbie Joined: 28 Feb 2010 Posts: 2 Location: N. Texas

If things get quieter around me, I usually suspect I'm just
getting a bit more deaf. Very Happy

Texas TC · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 9:59 pm Post subject:

You may have a point, I'm turning 62 this year so hearing may be one of the things that is going!
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2008 SuperNova (6331)
2007 Jeep Wrangler (Toad)

RayChez · Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:22 pm Post subject:

The answer to the original post is YES, it takes about that many miles for a diesel to break in. I notice it on my Caterpillar engine that it started running smoother when it hit around 35K miles.
I notice that you drive pretty fast. I hope you are not towing a toad when you drive that fast in California. Speed limit here towing is 55 and those highway patrols are constantly checking speeders. Rolling Eyes

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2002 38' Gulfstream Scenic Cruiser
Caterpillar 330 hp
Six speed Allison
Toad: 2005 Honda Pilot EXL 4WD

Texas TC · Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:31 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply. I really like the new found power and quieter engine.
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2008 SuperNova (6331)
2007 Jeep Wrangler (Toad)

RedRocker · Newbie Joined: 28 Feb 2010 Posts: 2 Location: N. Texas

I'll be 62 tomorrow, headed to Moab Wednesday, you going?