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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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i like restore, started using it at 120xxx miles, someone here actually did a before and after results of compression and it actaully does restore compression for more hp/tq
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Laramie1997
No, it wont hurt you to use it. The oil rating on our motors is 5.5 quarts if I remember right. Unless you are already using a synthetic, I don't recomend you use it unless you plan on redoing all your seals. I run Rotella 15w-40 with either a wix or fram filter. No issues yet....
so if it is rated at 5.5 quarts do i put in the 5 quarts of oil and then the restore or 4 quarts of oil and one can of restore???
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Do you already have the restore?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Do you already have the restore?
no i dont have anything yet thats why i asked so i can know what to buy when i get there...
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Well just look at the can, if the restore is one quart then you need 4 and a half qts. of oil.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Well just look at the can, if the restore is one quart then you need 4 and a half qts. of oil.
Hey thanks,
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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try amsoil i have that in my trans and my transfer case and my diffs and soon to be in my motor as well. it work better than all other motor oil
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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use mobil 1 and Seafoam it before you change the oil.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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use mobil 1 and Seafoam it before you change the oil.
seafoam??? how do i do that.....what is it
 
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