oil
Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: De Soto KS
RE: oil
This is all very interesting to me as I have had my 93 5.2 for a little over a year now and I was running 10W-30 as recommended and the truck just didnt get enough oil pressure (Running rough and dummy oil light coming on). So I switched to 10w-40 and that helped. As an added peace of mind I have been using the STP additive with my oil change.
So to make sure I understand this, Synthetic is technically lighter than conventional oil. Thus throwing me back into the problem with oil pressure. But I sure would like to be getting the bestter gas mileage if that truly is the case with sythentic.
So to make sure I understand this, Synthetic is technically lighter than conventional oil. Thus throwing me back into the problem with oil pressure. But I sure would like to be getting the bestter gas mileage if that truly is the case with sythentic.
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: New Baltimore, Mi
RE: oil
ORIGINAL: DukeSupes
This is all very interesting to me as I have had my 93 5.2 for a little over a year now and I was running 10W-30 as recommended and the truck just didnt get enough oil pressure (Running rough and dummy oil light coming on). So I switched to 10w-40 and that helped. As an added peace of mind I have been using the STP additive with my oil change.
So to make sure I understand this, Synthetic is technically lighter than conventional oil. Thus throwing me back into the problem with oil pressure. But I sure would like to be getting the bestter gas mileage if that truly is the case with sythentic.
This is all very interesting to me as I have had my 93 5.2 for a little over a year now and I was running 10W-30 as recommended and the truck just didnt get enough oil pressure (Running rough and dummy oil light coming on). So I switched to 10w-40 and that helped. As an added peace of mind I have been using the STP additive with my oil change.
So to make sure I understand this, Synthetic is technically lighter than conventional oil. Thus throwing me back into the problem with oil pressure. But I sure would like to be getting the bestter gas mileage if that truly is the case with sythentic.
It keeps the engine cleaner and no sludge crap buildup so the engine can run better. It would help some with gas mileage, but not real big improvement.
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From: New Baltimore, Mi
RE: oil
ORIGINAL: dolfans
what kind of filter can be used?i use mopar filter will it work with synthetic oil
what kind of filter can be used?i use mopar filter will it work with synthetic oil
You can, I usea regular one, but I change after 3,000 miles. Soon I'll just be going 4k-5k and will be updating to a filter that is made for the longer mileage. I'm afraid to take any chances otherwise.
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From: New Baltimore, Mi
RE: oil
ORIGINAL: dolfans
what kind of filter can be used?i use mopar filter will it work with synthetic oil
what kind of filter can be used?i use mopar filter will it work with synthetic oil
You can, I usea regular one, but I change after 3,000 miles. Soon I'll just be going 4k-5k and will be updating to a filter that is made for the longer mileage. I'm afraid to take any chances otherwise.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Crawfordville, FL
RE: oil
try the k&n filters or the mobil filters. i am going to start running the k&n after the 318 is broke in, they are easier to change because there is a nut on the bottom of them too.
