What oil and filter would you use?
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ORIGINAL: Tommygunz
Personally I use Amsoil 10/30 and a wix filter, usually an oil stabalizer as well, I think i am going to try MMO next time after the thread that just went through. I would really not recommend going full synthetic on a vehicle with the mileage you have got though. Synthetic is a very clean oil and usually does a very good job of cleaning out old dino oil deposits on seals and such. These build up over time. I have seen where a switch to synthetic on a vehicle with high mileage will actually wash out these deposits and cause seals to leak. I would recommend a high mileage 4x4 geared oil as they usually have seal conditioners and good wear life.
Personally I use Amsoil 10/30 and a wix filter, usually an oil stabalizer as well, I think i am going to try MMO next time after the thread that just went through. I would really not recommend going full synthetic on a vehicle with the mileage you have got though. Synthetic is a very clean oil and usually does a very good job of cleaning out old dino oil deposits on seals and such. These build up over time. I have seen where a switch to synthetic on a vehicle with high mileage will actually wash out these deposits and cause seals to leak. I would recommend a high mileage 4x4 geared oil as they usually have seal conditioners and good wear life.
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Ya, synthetic oil does not cause leaks, poor worn out seals cause leaks. If you leak with a synthetic oil, it means that your seals were already bad, just not bad enough for conventional oil to leak through. It's actually the molecular properties of synthetics (molecule size and consistency) that allows it to leak through worn seals more easily then a conventional oil would. Ironically, it is those same properties that make synthetics superior to conventional oil to begin with.
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Thats what I meant. I did not mean synthetic would cause the seals to go bad. I meant and thought I had stated the synthetic's cleaning properties would clean the dino buildup off of already worn seals and allow the smaller molecular structure of the synthetic to pass through. And yes I have had that happen. 1987 suburban gm350. I ran Dino forever till about 150k, then decided to check out mobile1 and amsoil. Both leaked through the front and rear crank seals. Not because the synth caused them to fail, but because they were already worn and the dino had built up on them and the synth washed away the buildup. I then switched to a high mileage dino made for 4x4's they reconditioned the seals to a point where it didn't leak too bad. A SB350 is always going to though.
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TMS Bill, that's an interesting filter setup, but I would be worried I would damage my filters when I am offroading. Looks like they kinda hang down far. Have any issues with that?
TMS Bill, I've been interested in relocating my oil filter, and was wondering if something like this would work. Thanks ahead of time.
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ORIGINAL: VWandDodge
Wix filters are great and I would never ever use Fram filters again.
Wix filters are great and I would never ever use Fram filters again.
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I use Royal Purple 10-W30 with a can of "Engine Restore" at every oil change. I also use the Fram toughgaurd oil filters. no matter what people say about them being weak where the grippy stuff is, doesnt matter, on our trucks, chances of hitting are slim to none. and you hit any oil filter hard enough, it will bust open. The ease of change is definatly worth the alleged risk.
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I use Royal Purple 10-W30 with a can of "Engine Restore" at every oil change. I also use the Fram toughgaurd oil filters. no matter what people say about them being weak where the grippy stuff is, doesnt matter, on our trucks, chances of hitting are slim to none. and you hit any oil filter hard enough, it will bust open. The ease of change is definatly worth the alleged risk.
I use Royal Purple 10-W30 with a can of "Engine Restore" at every oil change. I also use the Fram toughgaurd oil filters. no matter what people say about them being weak where the grippy stuff is, doesnt matter, on our trucks, chances of hitting are slim to none. and you hit any oil filter hard enough, it will bust open. The ease of change is definatly worth the alleged risk.
I like the purolator filters, not the pureones. Smaller filter media just means the oil flow is going to be less. Cleaner oil and less oil flow, or clean oil with good flow? Also purolators and wix both have an anti-drainback "Keeps oil in the filter for startups"
STP and K&N are also some good filters but the info I read about fram and personal experience was enuff for me.
I had a fram leak around where the filter and the threaded end is crimped together, have refused to touch another one. Also, the filter tend to be stuck on when it's time to come off and maybe due to the grip material helping to allow me to over tighten? Or the type of rubber used?
Everyone has their own opinions and choices but atleast take a look a Bob Is The Oil Guy forum and read up on filters, oils, and additives. Just do a search for what your useing. Bob is the oil guy
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I use Q Full Synthetic 10-30m used pennzoil before but Q is cheaper and it's full synthetic so that's where I went.
I have always used the Fram Tough guard, I haven't really herd anything bad about them but reading all these posts I am a little concerned.
Can anyone elaborate on actual experiences?
Have been thinking about switching to K&N but they are pricey. though I do have the K&N Air Filter I am thinking the flow the filter will provide might justify the cost.
RamChrgr I love that "Engine Restore" I use it on all my vehicles. Ram, Civic & Suzuki GSX-R
I have always used the Fram Tough guard, I haven't really herd anything bad about them but reading all these posts I am a little concerned.
Can anyone elaborate on actual experiences?
Have been thinking about switching to K&N but they are pricey. though I do have the K&N Air Filter I am thinking the flow the filter will provide might justify the cost.
RamChrgr I love that "Engine Restore" I use it on all my vehicles. Ram, Civic & Suzuki GSX-R