40wt or 30 or multi viscosity
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A friend told me to buy straight 40wt for Florida weather since the 300 six burns oil and has 214k miles. However, with weak oil pressure, I don't know if this is a bad idea or not. I bought the 40 wt today but am waiting for your comments before putting it in. Since the motor burns a little oil, the thicker straight viscosity made sense and might reduce oil consumption, not sure though.
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Yeah, I'd use it in the Florida summers. The thicker oil should bring up the oil pressure, too.
How many more mile do you want out of the engine? If only a few more you could try a product called "Restore", but I think it's really only good for one or two oil changes.
How many more mile do you want out of the engine? If only a few more you could try a product called "Restore", but I think it's really only good for one or two oil changes.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 21-Apr-02 AT 07:51 PM (EST)]You ask how many more miles I would like to get out of the truck. Since the truck will be used for hunting and not highway transportation, hours will be a bigger factor than miles. For example, yesterday, I used the truck for 2 hours of continuous operation but only put 8 miles on it and never got out of second gear.
I should also add, I don't want to buy a truck that will be in need of constant repair. The lease is for fun, not work. I don't want to be working on this truck the whole time.
I should also add, I don't want to buy a truck that will be in need of constant repair. The lease is for fun, not work. I don't want to be working on this truck the whole time.
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i would start thinking about finding a good donar engine and doing a swap. just a thought. if it's burning oil it's on it's last legs, but then the 300 6 would go forever
