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I have a suggestion for people who want to use a synthetic blend oil as opposed to full synthetic. I've heard that synthetic blend oils may be more conventional than synthetic since there is no ratio on the bottle. Even if there is a teaspoon of synthetic to the rest conventional tey can call it a "blend". I just use 1 qt. full synthetic to 5 qts of a good conventional. I have a 95 Ram w/318 and have been doimg this for the last 4 years with no complaints. I still channge it at 3k miles and use a good filter like Fram or Castrol Maxpro. Hope this helps someone. Rambo. |
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Thats a good idea!! At least you know what your putting into your engine. Thanks for the tip!
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I agree with you Rambo, I mix my own blend have never had any internal problems yet. But like you said I believe changing every 3000 miles (oil & filter) is more important than what type of oil
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There is one true Syn-Lube that I will be changeing to and that is Red Line check out there web site, they will send you a nice package of info. You can also contact them on there site.
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Rambo |
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Rambo, you say your switching to a Fram PH8, I'm assuming it is a larger filter. Is there anything special to do,or is it just a different filter? thanks.
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the ph8a has the same threads as the stock short filter. the only differance is the length, and more filter area
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Speaking of oil and filters, does anyone know if there is a way to put an oil cooler on a 95 V-10? Also there is nothing in the Red Line oil info. pakit saying they make a blend.
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According again to some info I read from the Kenne Bell catalog - they only put "Red Line" in all their vehicles. They claim that in back to back tests, a magazine documented 10HP increase with Red Line used in the Engine, Tranny and diff, and a corresponding 20 degree drop in temperature.
Just passing on what I've read. But if that's true - even if you get 5HP for just changing fluids - that's an easy upgrade !!! ------------------ "Good Luck on your project." |
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Thanks again,Rambo |
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I know the initial posting concerns synthetic blends but I also saw some of you guys talking about oil filters. Here's a web site that took apart quite a few oil filters and dicusses their findings.
Rich http://minimopar.simplenet.com/oilfilterstudy.html |
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RAMBO:
A "Drain and fill" on a auto tranny should need 4 quarts. for a manual tranny - it depends on which one you have - the NV3500 need 2.2 quarts and the NV4500 needs 4. ------------------ "Good Luck on your project." |
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Has anyone had any experience/info on K&N's oil filters?
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