hooptycj
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anybody using syn oils in there tow rigs? If so what kind. Im thinking of changing my gear boxes over to syn, was wondering if it is worth the extra$$
synthetic oils
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I run Valvoline full synthetic in both the engines in my 05GP and my 02K1500, I changed the truck at 24000 miles and noticed a 2-2.5 MPG increase in fuel economy, and the engine seemed a little peppier, in the car I got almost a 5 mpg increase, I changed it at about 26000 miles. With engines if it has more then 70,000 miles on it Don't switch to synthetic, every seal in the motor will start pushing oil. as far as the gearboxes go. Redline if you need synthetic gear lube.
Tacoma
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I am switching everything I own to synthetic on a rolling basis (as things get resealed LOL ). It just plain sticks to metal better, and that's GOT to help at startup.
My seals are not leaking, I switched this truck at 150k, and have put about 5k on it so far, mostly hauling a 3k lb load, so if it's gonna happen, I'm sure it would have by now. I am not sure how much of an urban legend the whole seal issue is anyway.
My seals are not leaking, I switched this truck at 150k, and have put about 5k on it so far, mostly hauling a 3k lb load, so if it's gonna happen, I'm sure it would have by now. I am not sure how much of an urban legend the whole seal issue is anyway.
Tacoma said:I am switching everything I own to synthetic on a rolling basis (as things get resealed LOL ). It just plain sticks to metal better, and that's GOT to help at startup.
My seals are not leaking, I switched this truck at 150k, and have put about 5k on it so far, mostly hauling a 3k lb load, so if it's gonna happen, I'm sure it would have by now. I am not sure how much of an urban legend the whole seal issue is anyway.
I've seen seals start to leak after switching to synthetic, it depends more on what you were running before, if you are running Valvoline, it isn't such a big deal because it already has seal conditioners in it. but an older engine, say a '80s chevy or ford it'll push oil.
Black Label
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Why dont you guys that want to run syn. switch to the syn oil that has been in bussines for over 35 years. I have and run AMSOIL syn. in all my rigs. and for 50,000 some odd miles my powerstroke has not leaked, motor or trans or t-case or axles. My Jeeps all run it, keeps them cooler on the trails. Plus it has helped my MPG. And if you have a newer rig chances are it has syn in the diffs.
waynehartwig
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I hear a lot on Amsoil and Redline, but how about others like Royal Purple and etc? I've also considered the switch but don't want to buy junk when I do it...
MR.CJ-7
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I swapped my CJ T-case, front, and rear over years ago. I like it so far.
I just put Valvoline Synth. in my Manual trans and T-case in my powerstroker. It seems to shift a little smoother. I would run it in the engine, but that is a lot of $.
I just put Valvoline Synth. in my Manual trans and T-case in my powerstroker. It seems to shift a little smoother. I would run it in the engine, but that is a lot of $.
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You might want to check out www.bobistheoilguy.com. Seems of all the synthetics out there that Mobil 1 shows the best wear numbers.
Black Label
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Ok go to amsoil.com and sniff aroud there look at the FAQ's and what people are running it in. Take a look at the history, over 35 years in the syn businesses moblie is just getting into it.
cambam
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How often do you have to change the amsoil in your powerstroke? And how much does it cost to do the oil change?
I ran the Mobil try-syn in my jeeps and noticed a little extra power.
for amsil go to www4x4oil.com He's a guy on another board and is really nice and will have the best prices. i've never run amsoil but I've never heard a bad thing about it.
for amsil go to www4x4oil.com He's a guy on another board and is really nice and will have the best prices. i've never run amsoil but I've never heard a bad thing about it.
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78mitsu said:
Good stuff, eh?
Wouldn't the OEM's ALL pick up on that and recommend/require it to meet CAFE requirements? That's a he!! of an increase for them to ignore. "GM recommends that you break in your engine with 'normal' oil and switch over to synthetic at xx,xxx miles........."
They kill to get that kind of an increase. That's over 10% on your truck (probably more) and similar on your car.
mbryson said:
I think Newer motors definatly benifit more from synthetic. where they're all roller cams and close tollerances on the bearings. you definatly get some of the horsepower back that the oil pump takes away with thicker oil. I change the oil every 10000 miles on the truck now and the car just got it's second case full of oil at 5000 miles still clean and slick.
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I pretty much agree. I have full synthetic in my PSD and I can't tell any difference. The only reason I run it is for the longer oil change intervals, since I only put about 8K a year on it, I change it once a year.bobdog said:
hooptycj
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what kind of oil do you run hickey?