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    What oil do you use?

    8800 Lubrication Engineers oil. Non synthetic. Used for over 20 years in Alaska, Utah, Colorado amd Maine. My current Ram cummins has over 280,000 and runs great, with 12, 000 miles oil change. JL
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    Industry News: Royal Purple

    I've used RP and found it to be a good product. Switched to Amsoil in 1998 and found it to be a great oil. Switched to Lubrication Engineers oil, 15 40 in my Cummins and found it to be the at good or better than any oil for it's price. Just my .2 JL
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    Oil in the new 04 h.o.

    Hello OK. Oil anaylsis indicated oil was still good @ 13,800 miles - chanegd it anyway - as long as I have a good air filter in - my oil does not seem to darken with debris or hard use. Does use 2 pints in this time and/or mileage frame. I like the LE products - run the stuff in all components...
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    Opinions on Waste Motor Oil

    Hello I can only hope you guys running WMO do it in a, other than Cummins, you think your saving $$$, my god, your not thinking. Reading all the blogs on WMO, and who advises it's use - no one I know, who is really thinking and reading about NO NO NO - do not do''. Sure run it in your Fords -...
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    How do you like your 12 valve cummins truck??

    Hello OK. Still looking. Looked @ Ford 150, Duramax and even the new Dodge 2500. When I get back into my "paid for" Dodge cummins and drive away from these dealers I feel good. Ok. It still may need a paint job and a clutch in the near future - but it always starts, runs great and fuel mileage...
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    WMO and lubrication?? What went wrong

    Hello I dont know why rigs fail in the fuel end of it anyway. I have been using a product from Alamagated Inc, called TDR-WDA. This my second Dodge Cummins , with no fuel associated problems at all. Sold my first 2500 Cummins with over 360,000 miles and My 96 has over 265,000 and is running...
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    ok i need some advice what is the best oil

    Hello I cant help myself answering your post. I'm an retired Heavy Equipment manager w/ over 30 years in the field. My company has tried all engine oil's on the market. In my humble opioion the Lubrication Engineers 8800 is one of the best. Give it a try. Go on there site and read about the...
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    Marvelouse mystery oil in fuel

    Hello I would like to add one more comment. I do use MMO, but depend on an Amalgamated product. It increases my cetane by 6+ and fuel usage by 4%. I like the feel of the extra power and economy with the higher fuel prices. I droped off 2gl to a firend who has not used any fuel additive. He...
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    good oil for the duramax?

    Hello I just received a 6gl pail @124.43; included shipping. After the first 6000ml change required to clean out your engine; look at a 12000 mile change; again even with 12000, the TBN was still @ 10 and the oil was still as good as new. Oil analysis indicated " good to go". Good luck JL
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    6bt head gasket replacement?

    Hello Take it to Cummins. I had my replaced three months ago. Took 1.5 days - work is guaranteed - no fuss to mess and cost $1200. Good luck JL
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    Michelins

    So who's right. I hauled 7k over Red Mtn Pass last Nov - Elk hunt and 4x4 for 50 miles in 2' of snow and ice and my Michelins never skipped a beat - w/ no chains. Trying to wear them out and that's not easy. Good tires JL
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    Marvelouse mystery oil in fuel

    O come on SLE2115. Live a little. I used MMO in my old 6.9 for years. I had my fuel tested in 2005 in Ca, and informed the DOT guy I was using MMO , and he said "Me to;Good stuff". It really makes a difference. You do not have to use a lot to help 2 to 4oz per fill-up. It dessolves in the fuel...
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    Synthetics worth it?

    Royal Purple YA. I used to run Royal Purple in my running gear and LE in engine, switched to LE in all components. All great stuff. I could never understand hard working , smart people putting the cheapest stuff in there multi thousand dollar trucks. Engine oil analysis only cost $16; great...
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    Oil in the new 04 h.o.

    Hello Your just wasting your $$$. Try Lubrication Engineers products. I change my oil only when a engine oil analysis say's to do so. So far aroung 8 to 10,000 miles TBN is still @ 10. I dont need to "REALLY" change the oil,. but will try to 14,000 next month. Truck has 259,000 w/ no oil or...
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    Fuel additive question?

    No - don't do it. Use an additive that"is engineered as a additive" Try Alamagated - it is cheep - and I have been using this for 260,000 miles w/ no problems. Good luck JL
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    Cannot find Bilstien shocks

    Don's Sport Vehicles Sales has-um. Just ordered a set. 1-800-303-6211 Good Luck JL
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    Adding atf to diesel fuel

    Gee. Why not use a product that is engineered as a fuel additive - tested and provin in your engine. Why not try Alamagated. Been using this for 259,500 miles and still have all fuel equipment that came w/ my 1996. Thanks Jim
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    Synthetics worth it?

    Here we go again; Used systhetics in the past - no real gain in drain intervals - oil analysis said to drain @ 7000 - switched to Lubrication Engineers products - analysis determined to drain @ 14000. Thanks JL
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    How do you like your 12 valve cummins truck??

    Love my 12 valve Hello This truck has over 260,000 miles; replaced two water pumps - two alternators. Fixed the fifth gear on the NV4500 - fixed the Dowl pin problem. No problems other then my wife thinks it " may be to loud", I love the sound. Has pulled Red Mountain Pass with 7k; has...
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    good oil for the duramax?

    Engine Lube Since we are talking of our favorite engine oils - check out LE- Lubrication Engineers. I depend on Oil Analysis to tell be when you change oil. The kit cost $15.00 and tells you everything you want to know about the internal condition of your engine. I have used most diesel oil...

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