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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/17/2006 12:21:29 PM
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Tom_Toll
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Larry, oil changes do not have to cost that much on a diesel if you convert to Amsoil synthetic. It will go 25,000 without an complete oil change. You just change the filter at 12,000, add quart of oil and go another 12 to 13,000. I am an Amsoil user and have been for years. I have 2002,000 on our 99 Ram 360 and it is still going strong. I have the dual filtration system in our 05 Hemi through Amsoil and use the 05/30 series 2000 oil and go 25,000 without a complete oil change. I use Amsoil in the transmission, differential, and crankcase. It has served me well.
If anyone is interested in saving money with their oil products, send me an e-mail and I will put you with the right person to talk about it, with Amsoil.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/17/2006 5:02:17 PM
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givemeroofs
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Tom,...I feel about Mobil One as you do about Amsoil.
In this line of work we put more wear on our vehicles and expose them to severe conditions. I have 172k on my 97 Expedition 4x4 and the engine and tranny run like new. It burns no oil and runs cool.
I would highly suggest anyone who drives like we do to switch to synthetic fluids. Your auto will thank you in the long run.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/17/2006 7:58:36 PM
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OK, I got the chev 3500, 4x4 diesel big dog loaded. Iv'e put just over 3k in 3 weeks. Its AWSOME!!!!!!!!!! should have done this a while ago. Had to put nerf bars so the queen can get in, now she wants one too!!!!!!!!! The 36' trailer is coming this week. I'm very poor now, pray for huricanes and other assorted storms.
Runs fantastic, its almost as queit as my gas truck with the doors open, and is already getting better gas milage than my poor 4.3L in a short bed single cab.
At the moment I believe the chev has the others beat.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/18/2006 12:02:31 AM
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I also have a 1997 Ford Expedition 4x4 EB with 230,000, still runs gret runs cool, does burn about a qt of oil between changes. I am going to drive it until the wheels fall off now. Would it make a difference if I switched to synthetic now? Just curious, I will be in the market for a 2002 with low miles this winter and will be using synthetic in that one.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/18/2006 6:55:04 AM
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Tom_Toll
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If your using oil, I feel it would be a waste of money to run synthetic oil now. When you get the new ride, switch to synthetic.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/18/2006 8:21:00 AM
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GlennO
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I use Amsoil in my 2000 Explorer I recently purchased. What a difference it made. The temperature guage doesn't even move when I get stalled in traffice with the air running. My gas mileage improved approx 2 miles a gallon as the engine runs smoother with less strain. I plan on keeping this vechicle for some time and the life of any vehicle is the oil.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/18/2006 9:17:46 AM
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You guys almost have me convinced on the Amsoil. Is this product available at most automotive garages? I am not in a location where I can change my own oil at this time.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/18/2006 10:44:03 AM
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Jack Nichols
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Synthetic oil experience:
I have an old 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, 197,750 miles. I switched the 4wd system (diffs, transmission, transfer case, universal joints and burfield joints) to synthetics and picked up about one and a half MPG. It burns a little oil, so switched to 10-40 synthetic. I found no difference in the engine performance or oil smoke on startup (guides, probably), so went back to (on sale) Penzoil 10W40, and change it and filter every 5k miles.
I have heard that changing to synthetics late in an engine's life can cause leaks, due to synthetics scrubbing the junk out of the engine that may have been sealing it up. I did not see that, nor has anyone else in the Landcruiser club - but it can happen, I am sure. Most machines like consistancy.
This is a great truck, paid for, and will carry all the stuff necessary to do this job. I know it inside and out, have worked on it since 1995, so have a comfort level with it. This thing is reliable as any machine I have ever had, and with mileage at 17 MPG is not that bad, considering the alternatives. To gain 4-5 MPG will cost me about $30,000, so I will stick with the old girl.
It would be nice to have a new Landcruiser, but today I saw one on the lot, and it was over $65,000. Probably not an option this year - or next. I have lived in fairly nice houses that cost less than that.
I doubt I will ever buy anthing but a Toyota (Lexus if flush, Scion if not) in the future. I love this truck. We grew up together.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/18/2006 11:02:59 PM
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Well, thought I would get back to the thread with the results of my research here and other well known family experts. We ended up buying a Dodge 2500 Diesel (5.9 w/ auto) Lonestar Quad with all the towing goodies and a long wheel base. I just didn't want to mess with all the folderol of getting a hitch that knows God well enough to tow a fifth wheel on a short box. I told my husband that he can now call me Bubbette. All we need are Stetsons and boots. I've rather gotten a kick out of driving it, too.
If I could inquire further.. since you are discussing oils and maintenance... what is the consensus about Royal Purple in Diesel engines? I have run synthetics in all my company cars and bought both of them when they were ultimately taken out of service. We also make it a habit to teflon the engines after a full breakin period of 25-30K miles. We never fail to get 200K miles before we sell and the buyer gets at least another 100K after that. I'm talking gasoline engines, not diesel.
How are diesel engines different in regards to maintenance? Can you teflon those engines and is it wise? I hear so many pro comments about synthetic oils.. I am a believer but what are the pros and cons of the various brands?
The motor home is already up for auction on Ebay as is the tow dolly. Now, we have our eyes on several fifth wheels and here comes Beryl... not a minute too soon, either.
Any thoughts you guys would be kind enough to share would be deeply appreciated.
Incidentally, this guy in Houston beat everyone elses prices for the same truck by $1500, including Henson out of Madisonville. His name is Brian and he's the fleet manager at Helfman in Houston. Tell him Duke Sandefur referred you. He's a buddy of mine that works at the Helfman Ford store that is part of the same family. If you want a Ford, Duke is your guy. He will gut the price for you. Seriously. He still thinks I'm nuts to want a Dodge over a Ford... but the Ford just doesn't have a Cummin's, ya know?
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/19/2006 9:49:37 AM
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OK you dodge diesel fans, I have had a Dodge Diesel for several years. The Cummings is the BEST DIESEL engine in the world.
If you want any info on this great vehicle go to where the pros go...
http://www.dieselram.com/
answers to questions you have not even asked yet...or thought of...and its free.
Happy Motoring
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/19/2006 12:00:32 PM
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Tom_Toll
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A relative of mine purchased an 06 Dodge 2500 and was somewhat disappointed in accelerationa and MPG. I suggested he allow me to order him a Superchips programmer. He now can burn rubber when he has the urge to do so and is making an average of 22MPG. I highly recommend the Superchips programmer to anyone with a Hemi or Cummins. Go to Superchips.com. for further information. I ordered it for him at Evertythingoffroad.com for $409.95. The manufacturer wants $550.00. Below is information on the Amsoil products for diesels.
Hi Tom, good to hear from you. I am on vacation this week and will be back on Thursday. Could you please call your order into the Ordering Line at 1-800-777-7094 and they will have your products shipped out right away. Your Customer number to use when ordering is 1361062. I appreciate your business and if you have technical ort application questions please let me know as I will be checking my email. For the Dodge Cummins my first recommendations are to change your oil to the AMSOIL 15W-40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Oil Part #AME-04 (4 gallons). Dealer/Preferred Customer wholesale cost is $72.60 (vs $97.40 Retail). Cases of quarts or 5 gallons are also available. The Series 3000 5W-30 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel oil is also an excellent choice and is a more fuel efficient type of diesel oil if you accumulate most of your miles on the highway. Change the oil at 25,000-mile/1-year drain intervals. Use the Donaldson Endurance ELF 7349 Oil Filter changed at 25,000-mile/1-year intervals. Dealer cost is approximately $16.50 (vs $22.00 retail). For 2003 and newer models, use AMSOIL Absolute Efficiency Air Filter EaA189 at a cost of $36.15 (vs $47.45 retail). For 1994-2002 models use the AMSOIL Absolute Efficiency Air Filter EaA106 at a cost of $36.15 (vs $47.45 retail). These filters are specified and guaranteed for 4 years or 100,000 miles. It utilizes nanofiber technology that absolutely no other company offers except AMSOIL. It outflows, stops more dirt and outperforms every other oil filter on the market. Use the ATF-05 Synthetic Transmission Fluid at a cost of $118.50 (vs $162.50 retail). Before installing, change the transmission filter and gasket. The AMSOIL ATF change interval specification is three times longer than manufacturer's recommendations with petroleum ATF. Use a transmission fluid exchange machine to install AMSOIL ATF in the automatic transmission. 5-speed manual transmissions use AMSOIL MTG Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid, and 6-speed transmissions use AMSOIL MTF Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid. Use the Severe Gear 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lube in the front and rear axles, or you can also use the Severe Gear 75W-140 in the rear and the Severe Gear 75W-90 in the front. Capacities are in your owner's manual. You will need around 8 quarts to do both the front and rear. I recommend Loctite "The Right Stuff" silicone for re-sealing the differential covers, available in auto parts stores and NAPA. If you have a limited slip differential, in most cases, you will not need to add friction modifier. In some cases, if you do hear chatter on turns, then you will need to install a bottle of AMSOIL Slip-Lock friction modifier. Use the Synthetic Heavy Duty Grease Part #GHD-CR for the steering joints grease fittings and pitman arm. The ball joints are non-greaseable. When they eventually wear out, make sure to replace them with NAPA's Fleet Series greaseable ball joints. The GHD has moly in it which is especially good for impact loading as encountered in suspension components. When one of your driveshaft u-joints wears out, be sure to replace it with a greaseable Dana Spicer u-joint. The factory u-joints on the front axle shafts, front and rear driveshafts are all non-greaseable. Use the AMSOIL GHD synthetic grease. AMSOIL Diesel Fuel Additive Concentrate AMSOIL Diesel Fuel Additive Concentrate works to continuously clean the fuel system and provides the following benefits: A full spray pattern from clean injectors and efficient fuel flow through clean passages can maximize power and fuel economy and minimize emissions and smoke. It also lubricates injector pumps which inhibits wear, which is a common problem with low sulfur fuel. Extends fuel's cold temperature range. The inhibition of wax and ice crystal formation allows fuel to flow at temperatures 20-35 degrees F lower than those at which it would flow untreated. Stabilizes stored fuel: the inhibition of chemical reactions (such as oxidation) during storage reduces the rate at which fuel degrades. As fuel degrades, it can form gums and sediments that can block fuel lines and filters and lead to sludging and rusting. Controls water contamination and rust: dispersants keep fine water droplets suspended until they are vaporized during combustion. Demulsifiers help separate large volumes of water for collection by the water separator. AMSOIL Diesel Fuel Additive Concentrate is alcohol-free for seal and component compatibility. One 16-oz can treats up to 100 gallons of diesel fuel and it may be mixed with AMSOIL Cetane Boost Additive. The AMSOIL Cetane Boost Additive Increases the fuel cetane three to seven numbers. Increased cetane restores power, reduces emissions and noise and enhances cold starting. Improves combustion efficiency to increase power in diesel engines and is alcohol-free for seal and component compatibility. One 16-oz can treats up to 200 gallons of fuel and may be mixed with AMSOIL Diesel Fuel Additive Concentrate. For the Dodge Cummins, I recommend about 1/3 of a can of the AMSOIL Diesel Fuel Additive Concentrate and AMSOIL Cetane Boost Additive per tankful. Store the opened bottles in your truck in a 5 gallon pail with a snap lid in the bed of your truck or back of your truck so any leaks will not stink up your truck. I recommend the AMSOIL Cetane Boost Additive and the AMSOIL Diesel Fuel Additive Concentrate instead of the Diesel Fuel Modifier for the Dodge Cummins. This should get you started. Do not become overwhelmed by all there is to do. Just do a little bit at a time and eventually you will have everything converted over. Once you do, you will have a much better performing and protected truck. Please contact me if you have any questions. I am here to assist you in using the very best AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants and Filtration Systems for your vehicle. Also, here are the main differences between the 15W-40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil (AME) and the Series 3000 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil (HDD):Both are excellent oils in terms of wear protection and performance. The 15W-40 is designed and engineered to provide 1,000,000 miles in over the road trucks before engine overhaul. It provides exceptional wear protection, performance and durability. The 5W-30 HDD is a fuel efficient diesel oil and is considered to be one of AMSOIL's most advanced chemistry products. It has a chemistry that no other oil has, anywhere. Either is an excellent choice for your Ford Powerstroke, GM Duramax or Dodge Cummins Turbodiesel. The 15W-40 has a pour point of minus 44 deg. F and the 5W-30 has a pour point of minus 60 deg. F. The flash point is 446 deg. F for both products. the Noack volatility of the 15W-40 is 6.6% and the 5W-30 HDD is 8.9%. The TBN (Total Base Number) of both products is 12 and both will provide exceptional acid neutralization of combustion by-products. Both the 15W-40 and 5W-30 HDD are 25,000 mile/1-year change interval lubricants. The wear scar testing is performed at different loads, temperatures and RPM's therefore you cannot compare the two test results. The decision on which product to use can come down to personal choice. The 5W-30 does cost more than the 15W-40 and I tend to recommend it for people that spend more time on the highway than around town or short trips. It will provide for increased fuel economy over the 15W-40. My experience shows that the difference in fuel economy is generally in the 3-5% range over the 15W-40, depending on the vehicle and other lubricants used in the powertrain. The AMSOIL 15W-40 will provide a significant fuel economy increase over petroleum 15W-40. I recommend the AME to all my excavating, logging, construction and other heavy diesel equipment accounts. I have used both the 15W-40 and the HDD in my Powerstrokes with excellent results and currently use the HDD. AMSOIL Series 3000 5W-30 HDD is the most advanced chemistry product AMSOIL offers It has the beefiest additive package of all AMSOIL motor oils and resists oil breakdown from heat, blow-by chemicals and oxygen up to 10 times longer than conventional oils. It is also an excellent severe duty fleet type oil for applications such as police and delivery fleets, however that does not mean that the AME is not also an excellent product but rather than the HDD is the "best of the best". I also use the 5W-30 HDD in all my gas engine trucks, small engines, generators, lawn equipment and snowblowers. The bottom line is that the choice, as I mentioned before, is mainly a personal decision. Whichever product you choose will be a wise decision and provide excellent protection and performance. If you want one oil for ALL your gas and diesel vehicles and equipment then the HDD is the best choice. Note that when used in a gas engine passenger car or light truck for non-commercial use it is a 25,000 mile/1-year oil. In commercial/severe duty use both the 15W-40 and 5W-30 HDD are 15,000 mile/1-year oils unless you are performing oil analysis and the results indicate you can use it beyond 15,000 miles. Best Regards, Dave MannLubrication Specialist - Truck/Automotive EngineerSociety of Automotive Engineers Professional MemberPerformance Oil Technology, L.L.C.www.performanceoiltechnology.com1-888-879-1362 3698 Leeside LaneTraverse City, MI 49686 Business Mailing Address:P.O. Box 215Acme, MI 49610-0215 Every attempt has been made to ensure that the information provided in this e-mail correspondence is accurate and reliable. However, Performance Oil Technology, L.L.C. makes no warranty, guarantee, or promise (express or implied) concerning the accuracy of our e-mail response, as it is based solely on the information provided to us by the e-mail originator.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/20/2006 3:34:43 PM
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The Bennetts
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Yikes, Tom. Ask and ye shall receive! Thank you. I am printing off your post and taking it with me, as we are just walking out the door. I just wanted to post something on the SuperChip. All of the re programmers will void your warranty even if you reprogram it before taking it in for service. Since ours is right off the new car lot, we didn't want to go that way. What we did do is get a "Dr. Performance Predator" inline module. It did cost $500 and change, but we can unplug and remove it before taking it in for service and there's no footprint in the computer. The reprogrammers all leave footprints. We also had a high efficiency air filter added and it can be swapped out the same way before taking it in for service. They make the Predator modules for most any make of diesel trucks and were we shocked on the way home. Our gas mileage improved by 50% plus and we haven't even done the oil change yet to synthetic. My best reading was 23.3 yesterday. We expect that to improve with a synthetic oil and the roll and lock bed cover we added today. My nephew did all this except for the bed cover and he gets 25 plus. Anyway, we're out the door for Mexican food and I want to go over the rest of your post carefully.
Thanks and have a wonderful day.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/21/2006 1:50:40 PM
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Tom_Toll
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I beg to disagree on the voiding of warranty on new verhicle is a programmer is installed. If this become an issue with a dealer, they must prove that the programmer damaged the unit. The Magnuson act prevents Corp's from doing this.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/21/2006 5:11:03 PM
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Tom, I agree with you in that the manufacturer of the vehicle has to show that the programmer caused the problem to the car to begin with. The real problem is that all too often there is a problem and the dealer or manufacturer will deny a warranty claim and state that the programmer (or Banks system/chip) caused the problem without showing any cause and effect relationship. At that point the consumer has to basically hire an attorney to get the matter resolved and I think the manufacturers count on a lot of people just going away and paying a repair bill that they really don't owe.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/21/2006 8:12:46 PM
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Tom_Toll
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Steve, I have no doubt that a stealership would try that. I am hard headed and have gone directly to a stealerships owner to straighten things out. If that does not work, I contact Chrysler. If that does not work, I call Lee Iococa, even though he has retired from Chrysler, he has influence. Stealerships get by with too much and a lot of people just go ahead and pay the bill, that is truly sad.
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/21/2006 11:37:38 PM
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The Bennetts
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Won't void the warranty? Ok, I believe you but my niece works at a major dealership and she's the one that advised me on that one. She said to take it off before we have it serviced. So, I think I'll veer on the side of caution since I don't even have 500 miles on my new baby yet.
We just got home from Baytown where we had some things done over at Bay Area Performance.. did the bed liner thing, had a fifth wheel hitch installed, and added a roll and lock tonneau (sp). It pretty...
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/30/2006 8:03:32 PM
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SoCalRich
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Tom, I've got a '06 Tundra V8 Access Cab with less then 3,900 miles on it so far. When can I switch to an Amsoil product. Isn't there a certain 'break in' milage point that has to be met first before the switchover?
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/30/2006 9:27:23 PM
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SoCalRich
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quote:
ORIGINAL: givemeroofs
There is no break-in period necessary for your truck. Many vehicles come filled with synthetic fluids from the factory, so no worries. Your truck will just love you more.
See info...
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Synthetics/Myths.aspx
Thanks Ryan... I'll check it out. I run Elf in my motorcycle and converted at 12k
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RE: Best adjuster's Vehicle - 7/31/2006 7:35:51 PM
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Tom_Toll
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Richard, you can change over now. Your break in period is complete, I would suggest you go to the website I posted and sign up as a preferred customer, as you can get all the products at wholesale.
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