rut3556
Bronze Member
Well, either you like diesels or you don't. It's not really about the cost of fuel.
Mule Questions
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Gary Robertson
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Hey fellas, don't worry about the fuel consumption (gas or diesel) on the Mule. I have had 9 of them (not boasting, we just need them for our business purposes), and they all SIP the fuel!
For you guys that have bought the new Mules, just be sure to keep your foot out of the throttle for the first 10-hours or so. The rings need to seat properly on the pistons, the valves need to do their thing, etc. I have always been told to not run the Mules wide open (which is still only about 23mph) until you hit the 10-hour mark. Also, I ALWAYS changed my oil filters at the 10-hour mark, just as a precaution. They are very inexpensive, it is very quick to do an oil/filter change, and very simple. In addition, they don't hold much oil. So it is a quick and inexpensive way to be maybe help extend the life of the machine.
Thanks for letting me chime in.
Gary
For you guys that have bought the new Mules, just be sure to keep your foot out of the throttle for the first 10-hours or so. The rings need to seat properly on the pistons, the valves need to do their thing, etc. I have always been told to not run the Mules wide open (which is still only about 23mph) until you hit the 10-hour mark. Also, I ALWAYS changed my oil filters at the 10-hour mark, just as a precaution. They are very inexpensive, it is very quick to do an oil/filter change, and very simple. In addition, they don't hold much oil. So it is a quick and inexpensive way to be maybe help extend the life of the machine.
Thanks for letting me chime in.
Gary
rut3556
Bronze Member
>>Also, I ALWAYS changed my oil filters at the 10-hour mark<
Same on this end. It's nice to get all those iron filings out.
Same on this end. It's nice to get all those iron filings out.
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firefighter9208
Platinum Member
The thing that gets me about the owner's manual is there were no break-in instructions. I've tried to take it easy these first few hours.
Chris
Chris
viking
Bronze Member
I'm with you on the diesel firefighter, it has to be better on fuel consumption than the gas version.
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firefighter9208
Platinum Member
Viking,
Right now I have put 5 hours and 21 miles on the Mule and the guage hasn't moved. I know it's used some. I will wait until it's about empty and report back on the usage.
Chris
Right now I have put 5 hours and 21 miles on the Mule and the guage hasn't moved. I know it's used some. I will wait until it's about empty and report back on the usage.
Chris
I think you will enjoy your mule for a long time. I purchased a 2008 trans mule diesel and have enjoyed the economy and durability of the rig. I just put a cab kit on it mfg by Curtis so now I can enjoy it when it is cold out also, I would like to find a way to put a dash mounted fuel guage on it and cupholders , enjoy your new mule, John
rut3556
Bronze Member
>>I would like to find a way to put a dash mounted fuel guage on it<<
If yours sips fuel the way mine does, it's hardly worth the effort!
If yours sips fuel the way mine does, it's hardly worth the effort!
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firefighter9208
Platinum Member
Check out GR manufacturing for cup holders. They have a neat set on their website Home | GR Manufacturing, LLC. .
How much did that Curtis cab set you back??? If you don't mind me asking.
I kinda, would like a fuel guage on the dash, but don't think it's necessary because of the great fuel economy.
Chris
rut3556
Bronze Member
>>Check out GR manufacturing for cup holders<<
I checked it out, and it does look interesting. However, I'm a bit reluctant to drill all those holes in my hood/cowl. The other thing that's a bit irksome is they don't list any prices on the website nor do they tell you where to buy their products. I tried calling them, but got a recording. They have some interesting products, but clearly need to be schooled in the art of doing business.
I checked it out, and it does look interesting. However, I'm a bit reluctant to drill all those holes in my hood/cowl. The other thing that's a bit irksome is they don't list any prices on the website nor do they tell you where to buy their products. I tried calling them, but got a recording. They have some interesting products, but clearly need to be schooled in the art of doing business.
