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    5/40 in Ford 7.3 gas?

    Love it crazy.... awesome engine.
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    What one oil would you pick if only one could be had?

    If price were no issue, I would choose one of the 5w30's that are rated for the modern turbo diesels. Those low SAPS oils are very robust and will run in anything, usually rated to run 10k to 20k miles. But if you are talking about a situation where you get you biggest bang for your buck...
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    Valvoline Euro 5W-40

    Just purchased 11 quarts and it will be poured into my Ram EcoDiesel today. ........
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    VW Toureg V6

    After the VW we went to a Mercedes ML250 in twin turbo diesel with 140k miles and 9 years of ownership and is running like new. Why did that VW fail?
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    VW Toureg V6

    Just learned that the VW Toureg V6, 3.0L turbo diesel that I owned ...... went into the shop in need of a top-end valve job.... at 115,000 miles. It was a $6,000 job... But I wonder why???? I did meticulous maintenance, as did the following owner.... Why? .................
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    RV Mile per Gallon

    My son owns a very well maintained Ford with the V10.... It only has 65k miles on it and when he is driving very conservatively, he gets 8 mpg.... and when he drives 70 mph... he gets 6 mpg. I seriously doubt anyone with a V10 is getting 14.5 mpg, unless they are coasting off a mountain. Of...
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    RV Mile per Gallon

    Gang... I am curious what the rest of you are getting for miles per gallon.... But I have to brag on my rig. I have a 2021, 24 foot, Class C that has the 7.3L Ford, V8 Godzilla engine. This past weekend we did a 760 mile trip through Colorado to Taos, NM and back.... and..... We averaged...
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    UGH... Mobil 1 15w50

    Yeah... call me a dummy.... Should have stuck with T4
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    UGH... Mobil 1 15w50

    Ok... before lovers start to respond.... I love M1 15w50. Before haters respond... I also hate m1 15w50. Let me explain..... I know this oil is beloved by the BMW crew. It is frickin awesome oil.... But I am learning, there are times NOT to use it. Case in point.... My newly purchased BMW...
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    Horrendous AT&T cell service

    Just seeing this thread.... We had Verizon for 16 years and switched to AT&T two years ago. Initially it was outstanding, but as the OP has reported, tower coverage went to **** around June-July. My neighbor has AT&T and uses his WIFI tether for internet (he only does email). He called and...
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    Post your latest oil change

    Both got Rotella, because I have gallons on the shelf. Gulfstream Conquest Class C Motorhome Ford 7.3L V8 Gasser Godzilla, 18k miles Shell Rotella T5 Semi-Synthetic 10w30, 18,000 miles Fram Ultra Synthetic Oil Filter I'll run this 7,000 miles to 25k. Also changed the oil in the Genset Onan...
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    ATV oil....

    So, I love Rotella as much as the next guy, but I am asking if a 15w50, in your opinion, would be detrimental? I run Rotella is many of my applications. Ironically, Mobil 1, 15w50 can be purchased for less than either of the T6's at WalMart. Because of this, M1 15w50 will be finding itself in...
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    212cc Gas powered garden tillers under $200 @ Home Depot

    Bum... I missed getting one of these by minutes....
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    ATV oil....

    So I assume, ATV's can pile in here... with the motorcycles. Ok.. So I have a new CForce 1000, v-twin, ATV. It is a beast and a wonderful, 2-up touring machine. It has separate engine and transmission sumps and the clutch is external. So, it gets a diet of 75w90 in the tranny and it calls for...
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