Recent content by BlakeB

I am not in any way arguing that oil analysis is not a good tool to extend service intervals. I just don’t see the point in extending the interval on an in warranty engine that only holds 10 quarts of oil. A new engine alone (not including labor) is going to cost you 6-8k dollars if it fails...

The number 4 injector on the L5P is one I keep seeing failures reported for. Often times it is just a bad connector and not the injector itself (bad injectors can and do happen occasionally).If it happens again, definitely have a look at the connector.

I put a new PS pump in a 2004 GMC 2500HD in April of this year after the shaft broke off inside the PS pump. I also dropped the trans pan and changed the ATF and filter while it was on the lift. I used Delo Syn ATF HD ( TES-295 clone) in both the PS/hydroboost system and the transmission. No...

What‘s your OLM percentage? I’d be changing it by the OLM until your warranty runs out, no matter what the oil analysis says. These have a 5 year/100k mile powertrain warranty.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/37042/swapping-a-40-year-old-detroit-diesel-into-a-2009-ford-super-duty-takes-so-much-work

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/1grfe-engine-swap.76358/page-10#post-24261342

https://www.lubegard.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/GM-8-speed-shudder-flyer_all_sizes.pdf

2016 LML Duramax 3500HD 60,203 Miles, 4,325.0 Engine Hours OCI: 7,189 miles, 568.9 Hours (OLM @ 3%) Out: Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15w40, AcDelco PF2232. In: 10 quarts Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15w40, AcDelco PF2232. No oil added this OCI, ~8 quarts came out. This engine has burned about a quart...

There are some engine oils that carry an Allison approval for off-highway use. https://www.allisontransmission.com/parts-service/approved-fluids/off-highway-fluids

We’ve put about 10k miles on a 2016 4Runner with a single drain and fill with Maxlife at 22k (~32k miles currently on the car). Shift feel is the same as with 100% factory fill WS in trans. I’m planning another drain and fill with Maxlife on the 4Runner at the next oil change. I also used to...

Some people have drilled and tapped a drain plug into their PTU.

I incorrectly stated that the 6415 is an 04, it is a 2006. 3031.0 Engine hours, 315.4 hours on this interval, from 5/8/2020 to 10/1/2020. Out: Mobil Delvac 1300 15w40, RE504836 oil filter. In: Mobil Delvac 1300 15w40, RE504836 oil filter. The tractor was taken out of service and brought...

Summit has 4 gallons of TES-295 for $127.99, with free shipping over $99. That’s about as cheap as you can find licensed Transynd (TES-295). https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mob-122062

These units have a spin-on filter with a magnet. https://www.amazon.com/Allison-29539579-Screw-replacing-transmission/dp/B00F1ZAJ3W

He’s had Dex VI in his Prius for 210,000 miles, being changed every 60k miles. He’s had Dex VI in his Prius for 7-8 years. Either is isn’t harming anything or the damage is already done. Either way, the vehicle is close to 250k miles, which is a respectable service life out of any vehicle...