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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Anybody here run this oil additive?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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Never heard of it until now...looks like Lubrication Specialties puts it out: http://www.revxoil.com/rev-x-oil-additive.asp
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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I've been given an 8oz. dose to try.. It'll get dumped in this week..
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Would be interested in what you think. If you go to Powerstrokenation there are a few comments on it.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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I personally would be cautious about mixing anything with the oil in these trucks. The website is interesting and gives a lot of information. It seems like their REV-X Fleet may compatible with this engine and the high-pressure oil system. Their fuel additive products look interesting too. I look forward to hearing how it works for william_04_x.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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I'm located about 25 miles north of them. I may have to give there fuel additive a try.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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I have read where Rev-X is "re-branded" Hot Shots Secret oil additive (same stuff).
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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I don't think so.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mh5500
I don't think so.
The reference I read was from someone at Lubrication Specialties. It was stated that they are marketing the product to a wider and more commercial market.

Why do you not think so?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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I'll let you guys know what I find after I put this stuff in.. We're going on a trip to the mountains for Xmas.. The travel distance to get there will satisfy the 300 mile work in period.. Then it'll be cold starts in the low teens for a few days to see how it does.. I have a log book for recording mileage.. If there's a difference, i'll know it..
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by william_04_x
I'll let you guys know what I find after I put this stuff in.. We're going on a trip to the mountains for Xmas.. The travel distance to get there will satisfy the 300 mile work in period.. Then it'll be cold starts in the low teens for a few days to see how it does.. I have a log book for recording mileage.. If there's a difference, i'll know it..
Great, I look forward to seeing your results, and have a great Christmas!
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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I've talked to Chris at HHS and the guy from rev-x and they both say it is totally different stuff.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mh5500
I've talked to Chris at HHS and the guy from rev-x and they both say it is totally different stuff.
good to know - thanks.

For my understanding, they are BOTH suppose to do essentially the same thing?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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I'm tempted to try Rev-X with all the positive feedback on it fixing cold starts. Two doses of HSS did nothing for me.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Okay, I've had Rev X waiting in the box for 2 weeks anticipating our next trip..



Today was as good a time as any to put it in.. After several minutes of high idling with the Rev X added, the idle volume did actually quiet down some.. Mines a noisy 6.0 to start with..

Biggest problem I've had recently is a moderate miss when it's cold.. This lends itself to pretty rough running til it's warmed up.. If this improves, i'll be happy..

FWIW: I have 5 of my 8 original C94's.. 89K on the ODO..
 
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