Head Removed for Headgasket repair, cylinder pics
02-13-2007 | 11:00 AM
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Garrett,
Of the 20w50's I know dont have the soot additives that are part of most diesel oil's out there. But there might be some that do have the additive package.
So basically if you run the 20w50 without the additive package I would change it on a real regular basis IE every 2000 miles or so.
Last year I was changing my 15w40 oil every 1500 miles or so during pulling season.
This year I am going to try some 20w50 during pulling season since my motor is starting to loosen up a bit!
Of the 20w50's I know dont have the soot additives that are part of most diesel oil's out there. But there might be some that do have the additive package.
So basically if you run the 20w50 without the additive package I would change it on a real regular basis IE every 2000 miles or so.
Last year I was changing my 15w40 oil every 1500 miles or so during pulling season.
This year I am going to try some 20w50 during pulling season since my motor is starting to loosen up a bit!
02-13-2007 | 12:39 PM
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Garrett,
Really you just have to judge for yourself on the oil thing.
Since the common rails soot the fuel up fast I wait for the oil to start having a burnt smell to it before I change it during sledpulling season.
Really you just have to judge for yourself on the oil thing.
Since the common rails soot the fuel up fast I wait for the oil to start having a burnt smell to it before I change it during sledpulling season.
02-13-2007 | 03:52 PM
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this is a great update, im curious to see too! Considering i've been running high egts but i dont drive the truck much so no worries! Bobcat did you see that thread with those pics you asked for ? There also on my site!
02-13-2007 | 04:34 PM
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Thanks
02-13-2007 | 09:09 PM
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No one has anything locally...
02-14-2007 | 08:27 AM
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02-14-2007 | 08:34 AM
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02-14-2007 | 09:07 AM
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I would tend to put more emphasis on % by wt. of Zinc in the additives. Most national brands add very little Zinc. It is essential, IMO for high performance applications.
However, Higher Flash Points do tend to indicate a better quality oil....with better base oils and better additive packages, which do make a big difference in protection of moving parts.
RJ
02-14-2007 | 11:39 AM
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We were talking degrees F.
224*C is 430 *F. (+/- 5 degrees) .
As long as operating oil temps are NOT within 100*F of Flash Point.... I would be satisfied.... so say 350* Flash or above.... as long as it meets CI-4 diesel rating.
RJ
224*C is 430 *F. (+/- 5 degrees) .
As long as operating oil temps are NOT within 100*F of Flash Point.... I would be satisfied.... so say 350* Flash or above.... as long as it meets CI-4 diesel rating.
RJ