Re: Re: Observations From Running Synth Engine Oil

From: Chad Evans (hemidak@msn.com)
Date: Thu Sep 11 2003 - 10:52:34 EDT


dave you going to do another little burnt out like the last time I saw you
at a show.

just givin yah a hard time

----- Original Message -----
From: "digger" <dodgedakotaquadcab@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 10:40 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Re: Observations From Running Synth Engine Oil

>
> I agree guys...
>
> I just turned 79k on my 00' Dakota QC.All i run is
> Mobil 1 10w30,and change my oil/filter between
> 3500-4000 miles,and YES i can feel when she needs new
> oil!.
>
> Mileage is consistent too.When i run 58-60mph,the Dak
> gets 23-24 mpg.
>
> BTW,anyone interested,there is a Car Show in
> Saukville,Wi this Sunday(North of Milwaukee).I tool
> 3rd place there in 2001...in the rain yet!
>
> David Digney
> McFarland,Wisconsin
> Dakota Quad Cab 3.9 R/T
> --- "Sevrence, Sean (S.J.)" <ssevrenc@visteon.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hey All!
> >
> > Kyle, one more thing you will notice is how easy the
> > engine turns over on
> > those freezing mornings. I know the weather is too
> > nice to think about the
> > coming winter, but you will notice a difference
> > there too. I have been
> > extremely satisfied with my Mobil-1 for almost 95k!
> >
> > Also, you will learn to 'feel' when the oil wants to
> > be changed too. On a
> > fresh change, the engine is super smooth (starting,
> > idling, accel, and
> > cruising). Once to put on 4,000miles (6,400km), you
> > start to feel the engine
> > while it is running. It's crazy, but you can. It you
> > track your mileage and
> > have consistent habits, you will see a slight dip
> > also.
> >
> > My disclaimer, I nearly always (95%) have the Dak
> > running for more than 20
> > minutes and drive 80% highway miles. Thus, I do not
> > change my oil every
> > 3000miles. Rarely do I have the stop & go traffic on
> > quick trips.
> >
> > Sean
> > '92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd 3.55 - 265,000mi!
> > '01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil-1 - 94,800mi!
> >
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/DnuuSncssJujU
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kyle Vanditmars [mailto:kylevan@telus.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 2:47 AM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Re: Observations From Running
> > Synth Engine Oil
> >
> >
> >
> > Gary Hedlin wrote:
> > > I agree... I do think synthetic LUBRICANTS help
> > (engine oil, trans fluid,
> > > gear lube), but i'm still not convinced the other
> > synthetic fluids help...
> > I
> > > think its just a marketing skeem.
> > >
> >
> > Yeah... probably...
> >
> > Only thing I could think of is PERHAPS a synthetic
> > brake fluid would
> > have a higher boiling point, but DOT 3 is DOT 3 is
> > DOT 3, so that
> > wouldn't really matter either way.
>
>
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