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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Question the romps?

i just changed my oil for the first time since having it cuz the dealer changed it. And when i started it this morning it had 6 romps and im runnin rotella 15 40. Im curious what the dealer put in it cuz it might of romped like 1-2 times in the 0 temp and it was 30 today?? im sure it doesn't hurt it since were going into spring I just figured to put 15 40 into it.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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The "Romps" was one thing I could always count on when the temp was 35° or less and I didn't use the block heater. Since switching to Rotella 5w-40 syn no romps at the same temps without using the block heater. Maybe they used a lighter weight oil.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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My truck does the same thing try waitin like an extra 30 seconds after the wait to start light goes out and give it a crank, my doesnt do it anymore if wait just a little longer.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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I am with Robin.. switch to Shell syn Rotella 5W40 and your romps will disappear..
 
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