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KSchachn - I tried to upload the two analaysis done and the atatch files process isn't allowing me to.

Hi MolaKule, Thanks for the response. The vehicle is a 17 Tahoe (96k) and it's the 6 speed. As a reference point, the trans cooler lines run into the AC condenser and are in the upper half of the condenser. There is not a trans cooler in the radiator, thus the puzzling question of how glycol...

Just a quick note to this thread regarding compression, I did a check over the weekend and all 4 cylinders were at 150 #. So I guess the current oil must be doing it's job. I figure I'll put some seafoam or Kreen in the fuel at the recommended levels in this first tank of the summer. Thanks...

Update, I had another sample test by a different lab and this time it tested about the same 41 ppm Sodium, 7 ppm Potassium and they tested specifically for Glycol and it was present at 0.10. I need to confirm this but, I believe the trans cooler on this (2017 Tahoe) is in the upper half of the...

Thanks guys for the feedback. I have used the Cabela's semi-syn for years and it seems to work fine. However, I haven't done a compression test for a number of years so I guess I don't know for sure. It's still running... One of the other reasons, I ask, I was reading on one of the fishing...

I was wondering if anyone on the board uses an additive added to the oil reservoir to boost lubrication in their 2 stroke OB.

I received a test (Blackstone) back on my trans fluid which showed 44/ppm of sodium and 24/ppm of potassium. I had a test done on the same fluid 6 months ago and there were 42/ppm of sodium and 2/ppm of potassium. I know these could be markers for coolant. However, nothing indicates there is...

I have a 2017 Tahoe with the 6L80 and the TQ shredded metal into the unit and was on the way to it failing (88k) and I went ahead and had it rebuilt. Use a Billet TQ, the updated Thermostat and Sonnax shift kit and valves. The one thing I wish I would have done was have the shop put a pan with...

My 140 Nissan has had the Cabela's brand syn-blend 2 stroke oil used in it for the life of the motor (20 years). I was wondering if there would be complications if I switch brands at this point. Not that I am planning on it, but if I was somewhere on a fishing trip and ran out of surplus oil and...

I wanted to check and see if anyone has used BG Dex VI trans fluid? The reason I ask is, the 6L80 crapped out at 88k and had it rebuilt. The shop put in a Billet TQ, Sonnax shift kit and valves and updated the thermostat. After, the vehicle is run for awhile, it has harsh downshifts at 20 & 35...

Thanks to all for your input. I'll stick with the Cabela/Bass Pro blend. Like Alarmguy & RTexasF stated it's worked to this point so I won't mess with it. I figured I post the question to get folks thoughts, people here know a hell of a lot more about oil than I.

Thanks guys for all your feedback - much appreciated. Not stuck on Amszoil, a friend uses it in his older 150 Merc 2-Stroke and says it feels like it runs smoother with it? I guess, I was wondering if there is any advantage in using full syn oil considering its age.

I have a 2000 Nissan/Tohatsu 140 on my fishing boat. I have always used Cabela Synblend TS oil in it which has been 18 years. Cuz she is getting older I was wondering if I should change to something higher grade oil for injection - like AMSoil Marine TS? I run it about 50-75 hours a year. BTW...

What year is your Tahoe? I have a 2007 with 306k and have used purlator one filters and change every 3,500 miles. This engine is known to have lifter issues due to the AFM process which is very sensitive to oil viscosity. At 200k+ you could be having an issue with the oil pick-up seal which...

Thanks to all for your input. The vehicle doesn't currently burn much of any between changes. I have sent an oil sample to Blackstone Labs for analysis and everything looked good except there was a little higher level of fuel presence. The sample was from a cold weather period which may have...