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Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by vtragweed, Apr 30, 2009.

  1. Apr 30, 2009 at 4:01 PM
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    ive changed all my oils about 6 months ago. being my brother is a die hard amsoil fan, ive never tried it and hes been trying to switch me over to it. So whats everyone running in the front, rear, trans. case, transmission and engine.
     
    vtragweed, Apr 30, 2009
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  2. Apr 30, 2009 at 4:19 PM
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    johnecon2001

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    All my gear boxes have Redline 75w90 in them. With the exception of the transmission... not sure what the dealer put in there when they replaced it under warranty.
    The engine has 5w30 Penziol Platinum.
     
    johnecon2001, Apr 30, 2009
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  3. Apr 30, 2009 at 4:45 PM
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    ST77

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    Running Redline in all... but, i'm making the jump to Amsoil next fluid changes!
     
    ST77, Apr 30, 2009
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  4. Apr 30, 2009 at 4:56 PM
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    JM76

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    bone stock save for the block lift that came on it with the open country m/t.
    valvoline synthetic in the engine, royal purple in the transfer case, front and rear diff.
     
    JM76, Apr 30, 2009
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  5. Apr 30, 2009 at 9:48 PM
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    Amsoil rules all
     
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  6. May 1, 2009 at 4:52 AM
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    x2:)
     
    Joe B, May 1, 2009
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  7. May 1, 2009 at 6:35 AM
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  8. May 1, 2009 at 6:42 AM
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    Switched to Amsoil 5w-30 at 3800 miles and I'm really happy with it so far. Having all other fluids switched out this weekend with Amsoil as well.
     
    emmitt, May 1, 2009
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  9. May 1, 2009 at 6:44 AM
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    I have been running Mobil 1 for many years and am quite happy. Seems more readilly availible than the others. At least in my area. :)
     
    chris4x4, May 1, 2009
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  10. May 1, 2009 at 8:53 AM
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  11. May 1, 2009 at 9:12 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
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  12. May 1, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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    I use the 5w-30 with the
    $30 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75w-90 in my manual tranny and rear diff. The 75w-90 is listed on their site for being ok with the manual. I definitely wouldn't try it with an auto. :eek: Might change over to their brake fluid too at some point.
     
    afd23a, May 1, 2009
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  13. May 1, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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    Penz Platinum for the engine and have redline oil for the tranny that I am going to swap out on my 30K fluid change.
     
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  14. May 1, 2009 at 9:23 AM
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  15. May 1, 2009 at 9:30 AM
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    Mobil 1 ONLY......its a great oil.

    Have tried lots of different types in my SC mustang and all get lower oil pressures and higher temps than Mobil 1.

    Chage it every 10,000...woo hoo.
     
    4x4Taco, May 1, 2009
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  16. May 1, 2009 at 9:38 AM
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    sweater914

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    Nope,
    $30 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75W-90 in the tranny, it's listed as a suitable subsitute for the manual transmission, 4 banger. It helps keep my stock consistent, the rear end in my ranger uses the same stuff. I don't miss having to deal with a transfer case. Simpler truck to maintain.
     
    sweater914, May 1, 2009
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  17. May 1, 2009 at 10:01 AM
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    Joe B

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    My bad.
    I assumed you had an auto.:eek:
     
    Joe B, May 1, 2009
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  18. May 6, 2009 at 8:53 AM
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    Penn Plantinum is good. Good Price, good reviews.... can't argue with that.

    30K, I will be switching to Amsoil Severe Gear in the xfer case and front Diff. Amsoil Tranny MTG in the Tranny.

    Dino + LSD additive in the rear....

    I plan to change the Syn oils next at 100K, and the Dino every 30K
     
    papabear050, May 6, 2009
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  19. May 6, 2009 at 4:20 PM
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    sweater914

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    No biggie, changed all the fluids on Monday, the factory oil filter was a bitch to get off. My chain wrench eventually got the damn thing to move.
     
    sweater914, May 6, 2009
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  20. May 6, 2009 at 5:15 PM
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    papabear050

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    Man, I wonder why they put the first one on so tight... damn near had to use a breaker bar on mine...sheez
     
    papabear050, May 6, 2009
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