[Rob]

Wow! Thanks for all of the good info. I knew the benefits of synthetic oil but never really knew exactly why until now. I didn’t know about the new style of rings either. Thanks for your information/lesson on synthetic oil. I appreciate all your effort here.
Rob

[Rob]

Wow! Thanks for all of the good info. I knew the benefits of synthetic oil but never really knew exactly why until now. I didn’t know about the new style of rings either. Thanks for your information/lesson on synthetic oil. I appreciate all your effort here.
Rob

[Rob]

Hi Scott
When I took my truck in for the free oil change I asked the service manager how a brand new engine sent from the factory with synthetic oil could seat the rings properly. Engines my brother and I bult years ago the rule was always use conventional oil to seat the rings then switch to synthetic if you like. The service guy said he didn’t know the answer to that but understood what I was saying. Do you know by chance?
Thanks

[Rob]

Hi Scott
When I took my truck in for the free oil change I asked the service manager how a brand new engine sent from the factory with synthetic oil could seat the rings properly. Engines my brother and I bult years ago the rule was always use conventional oil to seat the rings then switch to synthetic if you like. The service guy said he didn’t know the answer to that but understood what I was saying. Do you know by chance?
Thanks

[Rob]

After I scrub with baking soda I just pour clean water to rinse the top off. Where is the battery vent? I’ve never had trouble but maybe I’ve just been lucky too.

[Rob]

After I scrub with baking soda I just pour clean water to rinse the top off. Where is the battery vent? I’ve never had trouble but maybe I’ve just been lucky too.

[Rob]

I use baking soda and an old toothbrush to scrub the corosion. Then I have one of those wire tools to shine up the posts and ends of cables. Then use the vaseline. Works good for me.

[Rob]

I use baking soda and an old toothbrush to scrub the corosion. Then I have one of those wire tools to shine up the posts and ends of cables. Then use the vaseline. Works good for me.

[Rob]

I use petroleum jelly with good results. (Vaseline)

[Rob]

I use petroleum jelly with good results. (Vaseline)

[Rob]

Hi Nogood,
300 bucks for an oil change would give me a heart attack. I figure oil is cheaper than a new truck though. I keep mine 10 years or more. Usually the rust from road salt is what gets them.

[Rob]

Hi Nogood,
300 bucks for an oil change would give me a heart attack. I figure oil is cheaper than a new truck though. I keep mine 10 years or more. Usually the rust from road salt is what gets them.

[Rob]

Hi John
I’m just using OEM filter and Mobil1 full synthetic oil. I met a guy many years ago who was an Amsoil dealer. He had a big Lincoln with over 200,000 miles and claimed it had Amsoil sinice new. He never changed his oil, just added a quart and changed the filter. There must be something to it but I would be afraid to try that method.

[Rob]

Hi John
I’m just using OEM filter and Mobil1 full synthetic oil. I met a guy many years ago who was an Amsoil dealer. He had a big Lincoln with over 200,000 miles and claimed it had Amsoil sinice new. He never changed his oil, just added a quart and changed the filter. There must be something to it but I would be afraid to try that method.

[Rob]

Hi Ozzy
My owners manual calls for 5000 mile intervals for my truck. My parents new car calls for 10,000 mile changes but my dad is doing 5000 instead.

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