Recent content by BigDenCCMD

How cold is it there? A 50/50 mixture of antifreeze is good to about -40F isn't it? I agree with a UOA, probably on way to know for sure.

Yes, thank you for that! Less and less made in the USA and people wonder why the economy is bad! As an aside, I love these companies, like Stanley thermos, who tout that they have been in business for X number of years and go on about their quality. I sent them an email asking where their...

Drop it off at my house, let me use it this summer, and I'll let you know!

Tones - Seems like (I use 'seems' because I don't have empirical data) it has always used some oil. This OCI was during 10,000 miles so 1 quart may not be much. I’ve always used 5w30 and from the first oil change I’ve used synthetic. Dominic – if you mean oil filtration, I used an Amsoil EaO...

Thanks Pablo! I think I might try the ACD. I did some costs analyses and it seems that using PP and 7,000 mile OCI would be about $10 cheaper a year. But I like the idea of not having to change the oil as often. For $10 it would be worth it! In your opinion could I go another change with same...

Pablo - Why the ATM or ACD? Because of the higher weight? I was thinking about going to a 10w30 for this vehicle because it seems to use 5w30. Not much though, in this run used about a quart in a little bit less than 10,000 miles. But I've noticed with 5w30 (which is what I've used in it) that...

They are guaranteed for 25,000 miles but their website advises to change the filter at each oil change. So it seems like using the filter for multiple oil changes is not what they have in mind.

Mike - yes, first time for oil brand. Lab said I could go 10,000 miles which would be only about 600 more miles. That was based on TBN of 2. Tackleberry625 - the UA for Iron is 34, so this reading seems good. Daman - I think if I backed it to 7,000 - 7,500 I would use PP and probably a WIX. I...

10,000 miles on the filter, 6 months time. You can check out the UOA, I posted it today (03 Jeep Liberty). I'd like to use it for another 10,000 miles and 6 months. Amsoil again (ASL 5w30). Any opinions?

I was hoping to go a year with this oil but based on TBN (2) I don't think I will. The oil was in 6 months. Not sure whether it is SM or earlier. Silicon was a little high; I've changed the air filter but Blackstone thought it wasn't bad considering mileage on oil. MI/HR on Oil 9,421 MI/HR on...

Can one tell by a new oil analysis whether it is group IV or not?

I say bring it to me and let me take care of it! I garontee I'll use the best oil! Just leave it with me!!

Is it possible to search forums and not display every post for a particular subject? I want to see only one subject line for each subject.

Oilboy I've never had an UOA done on this vehicle so I thought I would keep it short.

We bought an 01 Ranger in January 07 with a little less than 75,000 miles on it. As soon as possible I started an Auto Rx treatment. Just finished the rinse phase. I purchased the 5W30 ASL Amsoil and an EaO filter. I also installed a Fumoto valve. I'm hoping to go a year or 25,000 on the oil. I...