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Originally Posted by tundraotto Originally Posted by 2015_PSD Originally Posted by okiebenz Yea that is why I ran a VOA on it to make sure, which came back good. I will have to get it posted. It REALLY sucks after going thru all that trouble the 5 gallon buckets do not seem to be available...

Originally Posted by A_Harman Originally Posted by North_Maine I discovered my 2017 Cummins 6.7 had over 2000 idle hrs on it in spite of the low 24000 miles when I bought it last August. I have yet to uncover an issue I can attribute to the idle hours. These new diesels are also able to regen...

I discovered my 2017 Cummins 6.7 had over 2000 idle hrs on it in spite of the low 24000 miles when I bought it last August. I have yet to uncover an issue I can attribute to the idle hours. These new diesels are also able to regen during idle. It gobbles up fuel be side you get no passive regen...

Belarus T40 air-cooled soviet diesel tractor. A near-dead battery, screw-driver, and any partially flammable liquid in the tank and it will start, run, and work all day no matter what temp or how long its sat. I wish the John Deeres were built like that.

Originally Posted by BrianF Thanks for the clarification. Makes sense, while 3.27% may seem high, its still well within Cummins 5% condemnation limit for fuel. Agreed, and this is with an emissions intact truck so my understanding is that can lead to high fuel counts in the oil. Again I'll be...

I was wondering the same thing... I found this thread: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2229331 Basically I think it'll be a trending tool, not much more. I'm curious if that number will look different after 7k more miles using the Fleetguard Venturi...

All my machines are much older than your Deere I'm sure, but I've switched over our hydraulic and transmission oils to ATF. I paid $8/gal for a drum of Sunoco ATF which has fantastic cold flow properties. I'm not advising you to defy the recommended oil for your machine, but in this case my...

Analysis done by Caterpillar SOS. Truck is new to me as of 5 months ago, I have not done an oil change on it. Dealer says they used Valvoline 15W-40 and MOPAR filters when they put it on their lot. (they didn't have any more detail than that) Purchased as a Certified Pre-Owned truck with a hair...

Analysis done by Caterpillar SOS. The '67 John Deere is a 644a Payloader. The UOA is bad... really bad. I'm not very surprised but there are a lot of things going on with that machine. Suffice to say I'll be resampling after this new sump full of oil gets a few hours on it to see where things...

Originally Posted by Imp4 Originally Posted by North_Maine I was just trying to figure this thing out about the plethora of extra special oils available. There are no "extra special oils". Only "extra special marketing".... Sorry I was being sarcastic with the extra special comment.

Originally Posted by Imp4 Originally Posted by North_Maine There is a reference in the manual that does recommend only using API-certed oils... so I guess that's the short answer- if it doesn't have the API seal then it is unacceptable to use. That does run counter to the entire Amsoil culture...

Originally Posted by ARCOgraphite I don't like Martin form Triax response - looks defensive and like it hit a nerve . Plus how to they "prove" their oil without proper engine testing? Also I don't think an API starburst costs " millions of dollars" Unless you do a VOA to get a look at some...

Originally Posted by JustN89 Just throwing this out there, but it looks like Triax is API certified. At least, this one is. It looks like your right! I was specifically looking at this response regarding their Fleet Supreme 15W-40:

Originally Posted by kschachn Unfortunately when it is a certification or standard it usually comes down to the reputation of the blender. Most of those are self-certified and are properly reported as "meets requirements." API licensed oils also need to appear on the EOLCS Licensee Directory, so...

Why are you sifting? Do you have a high performance, offroad application that would require a NON-ILSAC lubricant? A classic, hot-rodded muscle car with no after treatment devices? A Honda K24A1 in a '93 civic running a turbo kit with 3ATM boost? I would look to some VOA to verify claims...

Originally Posted by Bud Originally Posted by Imp4 This is the whole intent of the API starburst and donut program. Read your owner's manual. Follow it's instructions. Purchase oil that meets manufacturer recommendation. Wash, rinse, repeat. Here's a link to the API sponsored...

What are the standards used or methods for identifying when an oil may not be what it claims to be? Case in point would be Triax. Amazon reviews are great, lots of seller self-glorification, no API cert but a nice long list of manufacturer's specs it meets, but not endorsed by. I saw another...

Originally Posted by tundraotto $599/55gal for a safe bet here https://www.ruralking.com/55-gal-ba...ImR5FsrtLc_9yWlv5KX6dYmxtxcaAjX8EALw_wcB $962 shipped, $17.50/gal... not a deal I'm interested in. I appreciate you showing that though. Originally Posted by Sam_Julier If you live near...

I was looking at that too... I just need to find a distributor. You're right. My annual consumption isn't really high enough to justify anything but T6.

Its worth noting that all my engines I'm doing this to DO have oil coolers That keep oil temps just about equal to coolant temps... 190-200F