Amsoil or something else?
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I run T-6 here in the FL panhandle, no issues with it being 5w. I prefer the synthetic is the reason. Now more about this filter, it sure would make it easier to change as opposed to being tucked up in there...lol
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As far as I know, t-6 comes in 5w and I heard they recently came out with 0w. Usually 5w is needed more in colder climates, but I see no negative effects using it in the Florida sunshine.
I looked at the plotted curves one time between them, and iirc the viscosities were all about the same from 60* and up. The curves start to separate more below 60.
I looked at the plotted curves one time between them, and iirc the viscosities were all about the same from 60* and up. The curves start to separate more below 60.
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Well I was right, 60*. Only I was thinking farenheight and it's actually 60*C. (That's 140 F)
Here's the plot.
Here's the plot.
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She fits....barely....but she fits! lol!
It makes the change an even 16 quarts. 
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Keep in mind that the BHOF filters 99% at 15 microns.....and 7 microns at 50% MUCH better than stock, and a lot more filter element, too.
Oil filter, ELF7405, Donaldson - Ryder Fleet Products
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Nothing wrong with Amsoil, but honestly, good filtration is the key. At the mileage you're talking about, you're not going to see much of an added value in the Amsoil. Spend your money on installing a single bypass unit, and run dino oil or Rotella synthetic.
I will say this...I think the Amsoil filters are fantastic, and their oil is great too. But "HERS" is about to switch to T6 on the next oil change, after 10+ years of running Amsoil. "HIS" has always had Rotella dino oil without a bypass...I am not likely going to switch to synthetic, but will add a bypass at some point. It only gets driven about 7-8k a year anyway.
I will say this...I think the Amsoil filters are fantastic, and their oil is great too. But "HERS" is about to switch to T6 on the next oil change, after 10+ years of running Amsoil. "HIS" has always had Rotella dino oil without a bypass...I am not likely going to switch to synthetic, but will add a bypass at some point. It only gets driven about 7-8k a year anyway.
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