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Originally Posted By: VeryNoisyPoet That engine was made before multi-viscosity oils were widely available, and thus the huge range of viscosities specified. This is where a 10w-30 (HDEO or PCMO) would probably make sense, as it would protect the engine at worst case hot temperatures, but...

Originally Posted By: Linctex Originally Posted By: etc. Also, any objections to using a Ford FL-1A? 15W-40 HDEO will be great in that engine. Also, That FL-1A filter is just fine. You could run a Napa one also - this one has been on for about 15 years or so. It's the same exact engine as...

Originally Posted By: cb_13 I run an FL1a on my 600 tractor. The previous owner(my grandfather) used Pennzoil 10w30 exclusively for about 20 years. I have tried Valvoline Maxlife 1 time since I’ve had it but have used the Pennzoil every other time in the 12 years I’ve owned it. Is there a...

What is the go to motor oil for the Ford 600 tractor? I'm seeing a lot of recommendations for 15w40, but the manual calls for something entirely different: SAE 30 above 90*f SAE 20 90* to 32* 20w 32* to 10* 10w 10* to -10* 5w below -5* The tractor in question has an unknown amount of hours and...

Originally Posted By: BrocLuno Or the cables... 20 years old in the salt road region - I'd install some extra new crimped and soldered lug grounds. One from the Bat (-) to the alternator bracket (any bolt), and one to the firewall. I like hood hinge bolts for that. Usually cures all the cold...

I have 300 miles on the oil since the oil change. It's my winter vehicle, so if I should change it out, I will. I don't foresee changing it out until next fall otherwise.

I just received my oil analysis back from Black Stone. I don't know the oil change history. When I bought it, I changed the oil and here are the results from the first 5,500 miles. I am using Mobil 1 10w-30 High Mileage Synthetic in conjunction with a Fram Ultra filter. The oil has 5,500...

Is there a difference in cleaning abilities?

Do I stand a chance at fouling plugs if I use brake or carb cleaner?

I have a 1997 4runner w/3.4 and 229,030 miles. When I first did the valve cover gaskets 5 years ago, I noticed oil residue in the intake. I bought and installed a catch can, which has worked wonderfully. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago, I pulled the intake again and noticed the old oil in the...

Originally Posted By: Mrsandman I would just throw in Supertech dino for 5k mile intervals. It will suffice just fine and save your wallet and your little truck will live as long as it would on mobil1 That's what I've done since I purchased it 5 years /25,000 miles ago. Gotta love a <$18 oil...

Originally Posted By: krismoriah72 I have a 1999 4runner sport with the 3.4 and 255000 miles. Previous owner changed oil every 6K miles with whatever was on sale. I pulled valve covers which were spotless except for varnish. No engine noises, runs flawlessly. The 3.4 Toyota V6 was designed by...

Originally Posted By: Gasbuggy Could probably run in on dirt and be fine. At first, I was wondering why I'm spending so much time researching oils, when I could possibly run an inferior oil and still have a great running truck. Meh, I got to do something, might as well learn something and take...

Originally Posted By: BrocLuno Maxlife 10W40 (Texas gets hot and that motor has clearances worn into by now), Wix filter (Napa Gold same...). 5K changes and drive on I was initially looking at Wix/Napa filters, but when I was reading about them, many people didn't speak very highly of them. I...

Originally Posted By: DrRoughneck If it's your first run on M1 change it at 1,000 miles or so this time because it will dislodge lots of gunk. Even with zero signs of gunk under the valve covers? I know Mobil suggests short intervals in the beginning, but I believe that's a lot shorter than...