this is probably stupid but since ive never owned a ctd before i plead ignorance, my truck isnew to me and i dont know if the last owner modified the exhaust or not but it is so loud i cant order at any drive thru's . is this normal or should i look for an exhaust leak.<br><br>call me lazy but i like my double cheeseburger with diesel smell.

 

Dude, its normal, its not the exhaust, its the actual engine. You will notice when anything is around your engine it is louder, the sound kinda echoes off it. Ever notice how when you drive by cars on the road it sounds like they have a diesel, thats your truck man. Love it! ;D

 

i agree with ramtough. this is my first ctd also and i got kinda pi??ed at BK when they asked me to shut her down cause they cant hear........so i did but then i asked them to read everything back 1 at a time as i ordered cause i said i was having trouble hearing them...then to top it off when they read the whole thing off with the total i made him read it 3 or 4 times then said to cacel the order cause i cant hear him.....was just in a fowl mood that day had to get even right ;D ;D later,scott

 

If I go through a drive through I usually part like 10 feet from the speaker, walk up and order, then continue on. I do this when I don't want to shut the truck off in the morning.

 

Welcome to the world of a diesel.<br>I know the newer diesels have been gaged and arent as loud. They may be able to do the drive throughs easier.<br>However, with our diesels, drive throughs just dont happen unless you can turn off the engine to order.<br><br>Ive always noticed that the speaker/recievers in most drive throughs are very low to the ground. <br>Thats great if the person inside the burger joint enjoys the sound of diesel.<br>But its horrible for ordering from the window of a truck. <br>Especially one that been lifted.<br> :<br><br>Rich

 

I love it after I yell my order, I pull up to the window and they say &quot;what is that smell!&quot;

 

SAME HERE...IT'S NORMAL..THE ENGINE &quot;IS&quot; RIGHT NEXT TO THAT LITTLE SPEAKER.

 

Get a CB and put a PA on it then try to yell back at the window worker . They love it .<br> Wheels

 

I will have to try the PA 8)<br><br>I normally just leave it running and go in.

 

I've been standing at the counter when a diesel pulls up to the drive through. For some reason, those low budget talky systems seem to greatly amplify the lovely sound these engines make and the people wearing the headsets hate it and often curse. I love it.<br>Oops, that was bad.

 

well whats even better is when someone is in front of u and there trying to order and they kept lookin back at u like jesus man ur loud and there sticking there head all the way out of the car and scream in the speaker thats funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! suckers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Don't order at the speaker . They can't hear you !! Order after ariving at the window. If they have an attitude --leave the truck there ....and go inside to order . Visiting the washroom first may be necessary. Before ordering, ask for the manager (he will be the one with the fewest tattoes ) Mention that the drive is some what restricted and narrow for real AMERICAN TRUCKS , and you would like to see it widened . Tell him to have a nice day &amp; Enjoy your meal ! !

 

I lile pulling up to a traffic light next to cars with there windows down. They give that dirty look and roll there windows up. God I love **** em off!! ;D<br>