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    Volvo D6 Marine, 5W-40, 400 hours, high AL

    High aluminum could be aluminum oxide (rust) from high humidity and/or water vapour in the block. I had this on a UOA from a duramax that was daily driven over a winter with months of cold starts down to minus 40. I blamed it on condensation in the engine as high Al never showed up again.
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    5W-30 Synthetic in a 2011 F-250 w/ 6.2L gas engine?

    Up date; My son sent me a photo of the dipstick at 7,000 kms since the 5w40 Delo went in. It’s still above the add line. By now he would have added 5L of 5w20. No wonder oil companies love thin oils, it doubles their sales. What is the P & Zn of Delo 5w40? The coincidence of the alternator...
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    Small SUV needed; advice?

    Cadillac xt6 lease returns at half the price of a new one, or Chevrolet Blazer and 23 & older Acadia with 3 row seats and the 3.6L LGX.
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    The South remains the largest gainer in migration.

    With a sign on the fence post fafo. Keep those Powder River coal trains running. If Alberta becomes the 51st state, I’m moving there.
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    Delo 400 SD 15W-30 Substitute?

    Rolled out in 2014, Delo SD 15w30 was advertised as a fuel economy option for urban delivery trucks that started and stopped all day long and never reached operating temperature. Featured in monthly trucker’s publications and TV advertisements with class 8 tractors having a tug of war on a...
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    M1 DEXOS R?

    I thought that the replacement for the 0W20 crap is M1 0W40 FS, not the Dexos R Corvette approved 0W40. As I mentioned before, the furthest I’ve driven with 0W20 is home from the dealership.
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    Why is Kirkland 15W-40 Semi-Synthetic?

    Most Diesel synthetic engine oils are 5W40, 0W40, 0W30 or 5W30. CK-4 synthetic 15w40 and 10W30s are starting to become more common. Back in the day Delvac 15W50 was a thing. I have a couple of pails of Duron 10w40, a grade more common in Europe to use up one of these years.
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    Mobil 1 Classic 10w30 (High-Zinc Formula)

    For anyone who believes that, I have a bridge in Crimea for sale.
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    Tell me about 2 stroke oil - 1200cc 135hp PWC

    I poked around Walmart and found Pennzoil Snowmobile Premium Plus, 5L for $59.97. It meets EGD/FD and is likely the old green bottle Shell Ultra Synthetic that’s discontinued. As near as I could tell, the Shell Ultra was the same product whether it had a PWC or snowmobile on the label.
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    What PS Fluid do you use?

    I use the same THF that meets J20C or both C&D in power steering, transfer cases and the hydraulic fluid in JD lawn tractors.
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    "Fuel Efficiency Standards Are Dead"

    In a democracy you get what you vote for.
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    "Fuel Efficiency Standards Are Dead"

    The short answer is let the consumer decide what is best for their needs, not the government.
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    "Fuel Efficiency Standards Are Dead"

    My daughter drives a L5P 3500 Duramax with big tires to compensate.
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    Viscosity: Engine protection Vs. enhanced mileage

    Backpfeifengesicht. Sorry, no English translation.
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    Viscosity: Engine protection Vs. enhanced mileage

    Putting 0W40 in a 0w20 engine never gets old. Ask anyone that owns a 6.2L GM.
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    Viscosity: Engine protection Vs. enhanced mileage

    Mobil FS 0W40 makes more sense to me. The furthest I’ve driven on 0W20 is home from the dealership.
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    Tell me about 2 stroke oil - 1200cc 135hp PWC

    What did you find? Canadian Tire and Walmart used to sell Shell Ultra Synthetic in the green bottles, both in snowmobile and PWCs on the labels, but I think they are discontinued.
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    Tell me about 2 stroke oil - 1200cc 135hp PWC

    https://www.oilspecifications.org Search ISO-L-EGD 2 stroke engine oil
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