Synthetic Oil
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Synthetic Oil
Having a hell of a time with my engine in my 2006 F350 SD and it was suggested to me to use synthetic oil.
After three stores I find out it is an uncommon thing to do, mainly because of cost.
Does anyone use synthetic? If not, what is another alternative as my research has turned up I have the crappiest engine ever.
BTW, I live in Edmonton, AB temperatures varying from +30 celcius to -40 celcius.
After three stores I find out it is an uncommon thing to do, mainly because of cost.
Does anyone use synthetic? If not, what is another alternative as my research has turned up I have the crappiest engine ever.
BTW, I live in Edmonton, AB temperatures varying from +30 celcius to -40 celcius.
Last edited by sherrie123; 05-21-2011 at 07:46 PM.
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I think the last kind i put in was the Rotella T triple protection but found at canadian tire.
Looked at walmart for synthetic oil didn't find, but then again I know not all stores carry the same items.
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Lorddiesel, u have the same engine? Any suggestions? Already have done the EGR cooler delete kit and a couple other minor items under the hood.
Looked at walmart for synthetic oil didn't find, but then again I know not all stores carry the same items.
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Lorddiesel, u have the same engine? Any suggestions? Already have done the EGR cooler delete kit and a couple other minor items under the hood.
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I think the last kind i put in was the Rotella T triple protection but found at canadian tire.
Looked at walmart for synthetic oil didn't find, but then again I know not all stores carry the same items.
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Lorddiesel, u have the same engine? Any suggestions? Already have done the EGR cooler delete kit and a couple other minor items under the hood.
Looked at walmart for synthetic oil didn't find, but then again I know not all stores carry the same items.
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Lorddiesel, u have the same engine? Any suggestions? Already have done the EGR cooler delete kit and a couple other minor items under the hood.
What problems are you having? The EGR delete is one of the best mods to do. Oil cooler rebuild is on the list as well.
A cheap mod is a coolent bypass filter. I posted my in the fluids/oils forum. it's pretty cheap and very easy to do.
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Wow, with this outside temperatures you are on the safe side with syns. They cover a wide temperature range and will maintaining shear stability. That means the vicosity will remain under these circumstances.
I go with Synthetics. They keep the engine clean, wipe the oil off and you can eat of it.
The only difficulty I explored is the leak seaking ability of syns. Syns will remove the dirt and sludge out of every nock and cranny- so it can start to leak. At least mine did. But an afternoon, every seal and gasket replaced and now I couldnt be happier.
Syns give me the extra insurance without to deal with those insurance guys.
I go with Synthetics. They keep the engine clean, wipe the oil off and you can eat of it.
The only difficulty I explored is the leak seaking ability of syns. Syns will remove the dirt and sludge out of every nock and cranny- so it can start to leak. At least mine did. But an afternoon, every seal and gasket replaced and now I couldnt be happier.
Syns give me the extra insurance without to deal with those insurance guys.
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