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From: Durham, NC
Originally Posted by eri64
NO . nothing like this exist , buy good quality diesel rated oil and you'll be just fine ,
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From: Prince George, BC
for those of you using the rotella, are you running synthetic or not? also, i am not using synthetic right now, but i am thinking of switching, do i have to do anything, like flush the truck out or just drain the nonsyn oil and then add the synthetic stuff and just giver?
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Originally Posted by mybigredford
for those of you using the rotella, are you running synthetic or not? also, i am not using synthetic right now, but i am thinking of switching, do i have to do anything, like flush the truck out or just drain the nonsyn oil and then add the synthetic stuff and just giver?
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From: Durham, NC
Originally Posted by '961506
What about Royal Purple?
http://eolcs.api.org/DisplayLicenseI...LicenseNo=0777
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From: Prince George, BC
eri64, what would you call high milage, i have about 50000 miles on my truck, is that too many to start putting synthetic in? the reason i am asking is cause winter is on its way and with dino oil, when it hits like -25-30 here my truck wont start unless its plugged in. but if i run syn oil it will turn over and start.
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Originally Posted by mybigredford
eri64, what would you call high milage, i have about 50000 miles on my truck, is that too many to start putting synthetic in? the reason i am asking is cause winter is on its way and with dino oil, when it hits like -25-30 here my truck wont start unless its plugged in. but if i run syn oil it will turn over and start.
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Originally Posted by fordblue_ca
So if you just use normal 15W40 is it really bad for the motor??, I just went to Mr. Lube and got it changed there.
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Bad Company, Here's info on anti foam agents. Recommended anti-foaming additives are Fleetrite with the Navistar P/N CH1824392 or Lubrizol 888. These are primarilly used to counter the effects of silicone sealers on the anti-foaming agents in the oil or if the agents become depleted from use providing the oil is still servicable and uncontaminated. An anti-foaming additive could also be used between oil changes if an oil-related poor running condition is suspected, especially on a long trip. Hope this helps.
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From: Middle Geogia
"The use of a NON-API certified oil WILL void your vehicle manufacturer's warranty!!!"
Bob you are completely wrong. There has been a court case and a precident set on this.
BTW aren't most companinies MLM companies? Wal-Mart does not get its oil directly from Mobil 1 - there are two or three distributors in between. AutoZone and Advanced may not be MLM in the sense that multiple companies have their hands in your pocket, however each level of those companies are taking their cut. I have owned retail and I do know how it works. Also, in this time with troops dying over seas where is your oil from? Whos pockets are you lining? Is it a foreign company or American. Just thoughts to ponder.
Bob Ayers - no more hatemail to my personal account.
Bob you are completely wrong. There has been a court case and a precident set on this.
BTW aren't most companinies MLM companies? Wal-Mart does not get its oil directly from Mobil 1 - there are two or three distributors in between. AutoZone and Advanced may not be MLM in the sense that multiple companies have their hands in your pocket, however each level of those companies are taking their cut. I have owned retail and I do know how it works. Also, in this time with troops dying over seas where is your oil from? Whos pockets are you lining? Is it a foreign company or American. Just thoughts to ponder.
Bob Ayers - no more hatemail to my personal account.
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Originally Posted by HDMustF250
"The use of a NON-API certified oil WILL void your vehicle manufacturer's warranty!!!"
Bob you are completely wrong. There has been a court case and a precident set on this.
Bob you are completely wrong. There has been a court case and a precident set on this.
I'd be interested to see the court case you're referring to. Please post a link.
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Originally Posted by HDMustF250
"The use of a NON-API certified oil WILL void your vehicle manufacturer's warranty!!!"
Bob you are completely wrong. There has been a court case and a precident set on this.
BTW aren't most companinies MLM companies? Wal-Mart does not get its oil directly from Mobil 1 - there are two or three distributors in between. AutoZone and Advanced may not be MLM in the sense that multiple companies have their hands in your pocket, however each level of those companies are taking their cut. I have owned retail and I do know how it works. Also, in this time with troops dying over seas where is your oil from? Whos pockets are you lining? Is it a foreign company or American. Just thoughts to ponder.
Bob Ayers - no more hatemail to my personal account.
Bob you are completely wrong. There has been a court case and a precident set on this.
BTW aren't most companinies MLM companies? Wal-Mart does not get its oil directly from Mobil 1 - there are two or three distributors in between. AutoZone and Advanced may not be MLM in the sense that multiple companies have their hands in your pocket, however each level of those companies are taking their cut. I have owned retail and I do know how it works. Also, in this time with troops dying over seas where is your oil from? Whos pockets are you lining? Is it a foreign company or American. Just thoughts to ponder.
Bob Ayers - no more hatemail to my personal account.
B. What is your relationship with Amsoil? Are you a dealer or "preferred customer"?
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From: Sapulpa OK
Good info here! I agree with Believer45 about Mobil, Shell and Chevron all being good. I have studied them since the seventies for use in air compressors and settled on Mobil Delvac 15w 40 as an engine lubricant. My expertise is in air compressors but they do have the same moving parts, Pistons / rings, crankshafts with sleeve bearings and roller bearings, wrist pins and with the rotary screw lines there are medium speed rotational parts. The only difference is that engines have to deal with combustion byproducts.
I do see a disturbing trend in the automotive industry though and thats the use of very ligfhtweight oils to improve fuel econmy. I do believe they have sacrificed longevity for higer CAFE ( coorperate average fuel economy ) ratings. The use of 5wt oil is just asking for trouble. I have also drained the ATF from my 6 speed manual trans and put in 90wt.
Thanks for the question red1tonstroker
I do see a disturbing trend in the automotive industry though and thats the use of very ligfhtweight oils to improve fuel econmy. I do believe they have sacrificed longevity for higer CAFE ( coorperate average fuel economy ) ratings. The use of 5wt oil is just asking for trouble. I have also drained the ATF from my 6 speed manual trans and put in 90wt.
Thanks for the question red1tonstroker