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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 08:36 AM
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I changed mine with synthetic and I ended up needing to add friction modifier to it. I didn't notice it until I was making sharp turns in store parking lots with the 5th wheel hooked on.

Some have less modifier than others.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 10:12 AM
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I used this stuff thinking it had FM in it however even this Motorcraft Syn needs FM ( XL-3) added to it.
I'm going to try half a bottle of FM (XL-3) first.


 
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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 10:26 AM
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I guess I should of been more specific like I was in a quoted post above by Blade.
Valvoline and Royal Purple state right on the container that it is added already. These I've used in trucks with no issues. Yes, not all synthetics are equal.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 87crewdually
I guess I should of been more specific like I was in a quoted post above by Blade.
Valvoline and Royal Purple state right on the container that it is added already. These I've used in trucks with no issues. Yes, not all synthetics are equal.
I used Valvoline for that very reason. Still had to add.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by amdriven2liv
I used Valvoline for that very reason. Still had to add.
Good to know. I'll be sure to never look past it if it shutters after an oil change.
 
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Old May 19, 2017 | 05:46 PM
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Friction modifier??
hey sorry to drop in on your thread but this only way I can let blade35 know his msg boy is full. When you get the chance could you look at my thread any input would help right now only thing got now is a p2614 code
 
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Old May 19, 2017 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by amdriven2liv
I changed mine with synthetic and I ended up needing to add friction modifier to it. I didn't notice it until I was making sharp turns in store parking lots with the 5th wheel hooked on.

Some have less modifier than others.
I also had to add some to mine because it was popping on corners too much.
And the fluid I used also came with it already in it. Just not enough.
 
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