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    Question on Oil Filter Magnets

    Got a 1 yr old Subaru Forester and was wondering if placing a magnet on the oil filter would be of any value. I haven't been able to find any definitive info on whether they are worth the money. Has anyone here tried them? Thanks
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    Oil pressure drop with synthetic oil

    Got a 2009 Dodge Ram, 5.7 Hemi with 15,000 miles. Have been running Q.S. Advanced Durability dino oil, 15w-20. Changed to Pennzoil Platinum, 15w-20 and now the oil pressure dropped from 58 to 53 lbs immediately after start up. When it warms up, it only dropped from 49 to 48 lbs. Filter is the...
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    Would like your help with choice of oil.

    I would like to get the input of the forum members on the oil I should use. 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi. Bought new, now has 6000 miles. Driving consists of 2-3 trips into town a week, 20 miles one way...all highway. Never any short trips. I drive easy and do not abuse this truck as I want it to...
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    Will changing oil BRANDS hurt the engine?

    I currently use PP 5-20 in my 2009 Ram Hemi. Got the oil when it was on sale. Would it hurt to change oil brand as long as it's still a quality synthetic? As oil sales and rebates come and go, I would like to take advantage of them. I just don't want to have any problems with changing brands.
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    Anyone use an engine pre-lube device?

    Just wondering if anyone uses one of these? Since a considerable amount of wear occurs when the engine is started and the oil pressure is not up to specs, these devices seem like a good way to prevent wear until the oil pressure comes up.
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