Recent content by RichardSenn

Just to update... Most the time it's tick but at times I'd of considered it a knock while I was driving. Never did change the oil after the water pump failure since we basically shut it down. I just didn't think it would get hot enough degrade the oil. Since posting I've gone back to Mobil 1...

Originally Posted by Snagglefoot Before going further I might suggest having close look at the bolts on your exhaust manifold. The bolt heads are prone to breaking off. It typically occurs at the front bolt and/or the rear bolt. It results in a leakage that sounds like a lifter tick. I had it...

I've got an 05 Suburban 1500 with the 5.3L we bought with 130K miles and now has 206K miles. Since 130K I've changed the oil with Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w30 and and Mobil 1 oil filter every 5K. We recently did an oil change with a local shop that used standard bulk 5w30 (not sure what brand)...

So, I've had the truck now for right at a month and I've got 5K on the odometer. After looking on forums, and here I'm really leaning towards Rotella T6 for the oil change tomorrow. By the way I"m doing it early a 5k to get the factory fill out. Oil life monitor on the truck still says I have...

First time to own a diesel, anything different I should be concerned with as far as oil? 6.7L Cummins and 300 miles on it, the manual says oil change intervals of 15K which seems long for regular oil. Also, states 5w40 or 15w40 which I planned to run 5w40 synthetic Rotella if that's a good...

Originally Posted By: Jeffs2006EvoIX Honestly the Amsoil tests mean nothing to me. Most if not All of Amsoils tests are biased one way or another. Personally I do not know what PU your talking about that has a lower NOACK of M1 ESP 5w30 5.6% not their Euro oil. That Im aware of. Most wear...

Originally Posted By: Pablo Originally Posted By: RichardSenn I guess I didn't realize Amsoil would let you order direct from there site. I think I'm going to order the 4 stroke 10w30 small engine oil or try one last time to get it locally. If I don't go the Amsoil route I'm leaning towards the...

In the Amsoil test link Mobil 1ESP didn't fair so well on the wear test and in a couple of other wear test I've seen online Mobil 1 doesn't fair so well. Does this seem to be of no concern to most? It was more than 3 times higher than PU. Also, according to the Amsoil test if everyone is...

I guess I didn't realize Amsoil would let you order direct from there site. I think I'm going to order the 4 stroke 10w30 small engine oil or try one last time to get it locally. If I don't go the Amsoil route I'm leaning towards the Rotella T6 or Mobil 1.

Originally Posted By: Phishin Originally Posted By: wemay This is my first DI turbo and I know the absolute cleanest oils right now are SOPUS. Only Ultra has low Noack. Not only is low volatility important, but so is low ash. Thats why I'd go with M1 ESP.....It's got low, low Noack and ash...

What is the benefit of using Mobil 1 0w40 over the 5w30? I'll have to research the Mos2, I've never heard of it. Wonder if the auto stores around here carry it.

Good idea on the Mityvac every 30K on the trans. Honestly just happy it's made it this far, not sure how long the 4L60e will go. I'll just stick with Mobil 1, there's usually an auto store running a special every month for 5 quarts with a filter for right at $30-$33. Just wanted to check and...

Okay, so it sounds like I just need to stick to Mobil 1 and just extend the OCI out past 5K. The cooling system was flushed and changed somewhere around 120-130K I can't remember exactly. At 170K I finally decided to mityvac out 6 quarts, drive it around for a bit, then dropped the pan...

Originally Posted By: Ramblejam Originally Posted By: RichardSenn Being such high mileage vehicle is there something better or an additive I should be using? If you haven't already, a PEA-based fuel system cleaner (Regane, Techron, Redline SI-1) Only fuel system cleaner I've ever used is...

Originally Posted By: KCJeep I believe your OLM is figuring on the cheapest dino that makes the required spec. You are probably greatly under utilizing your M1. I don't see the point of a UOA if you added a quart of used oil unless it was the same oil and also from your truck (kinda sounded...