I decided to go with the Motul 8100 X-Clean 5w40. I got a good deal on four jugs through Amazon.
It has an impressive list of OEM approvals.
https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/motul....pdf?1492017640
Originally Posted By: chrisri
All C3 oils will have same dynamic viscosity- SAE is irrelevant. FCA never had problems in Europe and they use not C3, but C2 -low HT-HS lubricants.
The Redline oil I mentioned is rated C2/C3
A little extra weight for when towing. FCA's EcoDiesel had issues with C3 5w30. Not sure if the Baby DMax would have similar issues but why not go a little heavier just in case. Dexos2/C3 maintains the warranty.
I want to run a 5w40 oil in my new Chevy Colorado 2.8 DuraMax. Most Dexos2 oils are 5w30.
5w40 Dexos2/C3 oils include:
Redline Euro 5w40
Motul X-Clean 5w40
Castrol Euro 5w40
Is any one of these better than the others?
Ridiculous not to use synthetic. Just be sure it has enough zinc for the old flat-tappet engines. I run Rotella T6 5w40 in my 1974 318 Duster and in my daughter's 1969 Karmann Ghia. It is doing well in both cars.
I've been reading up on Preservation Class Survivor Cars. It is VERY clear to me that I should change NOTHING on this car unless required for safety. As it stands, this car is 99% original. Although it has aftermarket wheels, I have the original wheels and wheel covers. The car has the original...
Originally Posted By: Oldmoparguy1
OMG! Fabulous!! Is that a resto?? If not, how was it stored. I would love to know it's history..
It is not a resto. It is all original. I am told by the previous owner that it was purchased by an old lady back in 1974. She became ill and could not drive the...
I recently purchased a 1974 Plymouth Duster 318 V8 Auto. It has only 11,000 original miles on the car and engine. I was thinking I would run Rotella T6 5w40.
Any better suggestions?
BTW: The owner's manual recommends anything from 5w20 to 20w50 depending on average ambient temperatures.
I have several RP 20-820 filters that I bought 35% off from AAP. In looking down the center of these I noticed that the bypass valves for several of them are off center. Just wondering if this is an issue.
Photo below shows one with the valve centered within the spring:
Next photo shows one...
Originally Posted By: Ed_Flecko
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
Purolator filters have the best flow on the market.
According to what set of verifiable facts and tests?
Ed
I think that was a joke, in that a torn filter offers no resistance.