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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
9/04/2002
16:02:34
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i have been using mobil 1 10w30 in my truck since i got it 31,000 miles ago. My brother got my dad some of that performance 15w50 mobile 1 for fathers day and noticed a 2 mpg increase over three tanks of gas... and noticed a better overall performance. Soooooo....... i went and bought some and just changed my oil. I use a bosch 3500 filter (ford filter, twice as big as our stock ones), filter relocator, and derale oil cooler. so far my truck likes it! i just wanted to recommend it to anyone wanting to try something different with performance in mind.
edelbrock intake, modified manifold, headers, flowmaster, 24lb injectors, mp throttle body, 1.7 rr, msd 6a, msd wires, blaster 3, b&m shifter, shift kit, coilovers, drag shocks, ladderbars, panhard bar, 150# coils, electric fan, oil cooler, 180 thermostat, autolite 3923, corbeau seats, slicks, mojo
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FortWorth4x4
GenIII
9/04/2002
17:15:15
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Did you use 15w50 in your truck?
'99 White CC SLT 5.2L V8 4x4 Auto 9" Lift 35x12.5x15 ProComp Xterrains....plus more.
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
9/05/2002
11:00:49
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yep... i am gonna try it out and see how it does for the next 3000 miles
edelbrock intake, modified manifold, headers, flowmaster, 24lb injectors, mp throttle body, 1.7 rr, msd 6a, msd wires, blaster 3, b&m shifter, shift kit, coilovers, drag shocks, ladderbars, panhard bar, 150# coils, electric fan, oil cooler, 180 thermostat, autolite 3923, corbeau seats, slicks, mojo
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chris
Dodge Dakota
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9/05/2002
16:33:31
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So when I get my oil changed, instead of 10w30 just say 15w50? Do I needa change the filter or wut.
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yates-in-DE
GenIII
9/05/2002
16:39:46
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I use the 15w50 in the summer and the 10w40 in the winter, Mobil1. It has always done me right and i can tell just by the way it runs, power wise, when it needs an oil change.
Later,
MyVW Killer
Lynn
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FortWorth4x4
GenIII
9/05/2002
16:45:23
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I might try that next oil change. Been looking for a good oil to use. Thanks for the info.
'99 White CC SLT 5.2L V8 4x4 Auto 9" Lift 35x12.5x15 ProComp Xterrains....plus more.
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Josh_KS
Dodge Dakota
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9/06/2002
20:50:14
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Hey IntenseDak39 on your sig you say you have an edlebrock intake i didnt know they made one for the 3.9 Can you give me a part # i would like to get one for myself. if not what kinda mods did you do to it to make it fit the 3.9 ? also what type of mod did you do to your manifold? any help would be great. By the way i like the website
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Muzzy
GenIII
9/07/2002
06:11:31
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I switched to Royal Purple 10w-30 in my trucks and have noticed a difference in performance and mileage.
I talked a guy I work with into getting it for his truck (02' Ram with 4.7L). He just recently went on a trip from here (Cedar Rapids, IA) to Texas and then to Arizona. He took the RP with him and changed it in Arizona for the drive back to compare mileage. He had Mobile 1 synthetic on the way down. He gained 1.8 miles per gallon on the trip back going the same speeds with Royal Purple 10w-30 over Mobile 1 of the same weight. I saw about the same gain just driving around town, but I wasn't sure because of how heavy the foot can be sometimes. My buddies 2500 miles trip is better evidence. I know there are a lot of die hard Amsoil guys on here, but I am sold on Royal Purple. I still think Mobile 1 is a great oil, now I think RP is a little better.
-Muzzy
"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country.
He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his"
-Gen George S. Patton
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jon
Dodge Dakota
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9/07/2002
08:44:18
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With the 15W-50 you are wasting horsepower and creating unwanted heat. You just do not need that thick of an oil for your engine. You might consider the Mobil 1 0W-40 or 10W-30, year round. They will work superbly and you will have a win/win with respect to fuel consumption, power, and operating temps.
Rule of thumb:
From what I've read , you should not deviate more or less than "10" above and below the mfg's recommendations. If they recommend 10w-30 --- don't deviate beyond 0w-40.
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
9/07/2002
09:37:17
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Josh_KS,
its just their triangular shaped pro flo (or flo pro) series carb air cleaner... fits really nice on our 6 bangers but has a damned foam filter.
jon,
i will keep an eye on it. my dad has been using his for three or four months now on his LS1 and hasnt had any problems... plus i have an oil cooler and other goodies. our 85 van takes 20w50 oil... and trust me it needs it... poor old van
edelbrock intake, modified manifold, headers, flowmaster, 24lb injectors, mp throttle body, 1.7 rr, msd 6a, msd wires, blaster 3, b&m shifter, shift kit, coilovers, drag shocks, ladderbars, panhard bar, 150# coils, electric fan, oil cooler, 180 thermostat, autolite 3923, corbeau seats, slicks, mojo
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