I've heard that switching from conventional oil to synthetic oil after a
certain amount of mileage can cause problems with oil consumption and oil
pressure levels, I run MOBIL-1 10w30 year round with no problems and my oil
pressure is always good, it'll vary from the mid point on the gauge to just
shy of the mark towards the high side depending on RPM. I switched to it
after the initial break-in period at approximately 3,000-3,500 miles and
have had no problems at all. How many miles were on the engine when you
changed to synthetic?
On a side note what oil filter are you using? I've run into some brands that
effect oil pressure due to design problems. All I use are the MOBIL-1
filters, they have higher burst pressures, better media for enhanced
filtration. They'll handle upwards of 500 psi without failure
and if you hold one compared to other brands there is a
weight difference over say a FRAM, BOSCH,STP, or
MOPAR replacement filters. I split one open once after
using it and it traps a heck of a lot more dirt, and debris
than any filter I've used.
just my .02 cents worth!
Ron-
2001 Dakota Sport 3.9 supercharged br silver
e-mail: scsilverdak@hotmail.com
website: www.scsilverdak.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "''Granpa'' Silver89" <SilverEightynine@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 3:46 PM
Subject: DML: Oil Pressure Problems
>
> I changed the oil in the 4x4 over from conventioanl oil to Mobil 1
> 10-w30 synthetic. This is the first summer I have had the 4x4 and have
> never driven it in heat before. My problem is the oil pressure
> lately has been just in the normal range. Lower than I think it should
> be. I checked and I was low on oil for some reason. I added a two
> quarts of oil to it which brought it up one quart over teh full line.
> (grumble) I'm wondering if I am using the wrong type of oil. is 10-w30
> too thin for summer driving? Its almost time for me to change the oil
> again, so I want to get it right.
>
>
>
> "Granpa" Silver 89
> SilverEightynine@earthlink.net
>
>
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