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Originally Posted by Garak None of that matters with the now ubiquitous ULSD. The only reason to stay with something "older" would be when lacking ULSD, and even then, one could just shorten OCIs. If I recall correctly, the OCIs on those 7.3s were extremely short anyhow, so all of this is moot...

Originally Posted By: sdowney717 yes, I found that synthetic engine oil works a long time. I think this is due to it not carbonizing. Synthetics carbonize at higher temps than regular oil. Oil your computer fans with synthetic. Bathroom fans etc... I have several synthetic automobile oils...and...

I have the same engine and I just got done slightly wrecking it. It's a YardMan Leaf Vac. It specifies 30 wt. HD oil. What I did: The bottom of the aluminum engine case has cooling / stiffening ribs I let them get completely clogged with debris. I used Rotella 15W-40 and tipped the engine...

For the pail, I was thinking a backhoe operator in Canada...in cold weather. The price quote I received doesn't (even come close to!) justify purchasing 40 tubes. Mag-Hytec is the way to go. Thanks all

Thanks. I will see what LE wants for 40 tubes. Right now, there is a pail of Almagard 3751 on ebay in Canada for $101 + shipping (3751 is NLGI 1)

I am looking to purchase Almagard® Vari-Purpose Lubricant 3752 (NLGI 2) I've used Almagard 3752 for at least 25 years... Problem: Lubrication Engineers website sells a minimum quantity of 40 tubes. Question: Does anyone know if I can purchase from a retailer who will sell me 10 tubes? 10...

Originally Posted By: addyguy I LOVE the 'knowledge' that shows up on this board: "Given the engine was designed and manufactured back when there was Zinc and Phosphorus in engine oil, what oil should be used in it today?" There is STILL ZN & P in engine oil, it's just limited slightly lower...

Originally Posted By: beast3300 Originally Posted By: bumpdraft Thanks for the welcome! I've been over at SatFans finally figuring out what BITOG was! So, regular Penzoil Yellow Bottle will work well. Current oils work as well as oil did in '98? Yes 10W30 in the hot month(s) (this is...

Thanks for the welcome! I've been over at SatFans finally figuring out what BITOG was! So, regular Penzoil Yellow Bottle will work well. Current oils work as well as oil did in '98? Yes 10W30 in the hot month(s) (this is Michigan) Not sure I want Maxlife just yet. - Seals don’t appear to...

Hi all, What is an adequate oil for a 1998 Saturn SC2? Car has: about 160,000 miles on it Uses maybe 2 cups oil per 3000 mile change interval Manual Trans (occasionally floored to near red line in 3rd or 4th gear) Summer highway mpg:36+ at 75mph Given the engine was designed and manufactured...