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07-01-2003, 03:19 PM

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zack_76401

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I am about to switch over to Amsoil oil but have a few questions first.....

1. Which oil should I use? I noticed Amsoil offers several different types for desels. I have been runnning DELO 15-40 for 103,000 miles

2. Is theyre oil really good for 25000 miles with a filter change at 12,500 miles?

3. Will the synthetic oil increase/decrease blowby.

4. Will it affect my milage. I am currently averaging 19-20 on the highway.

5. Has anyone tryed the cetane boost? I am runnin powerservice in the silver/gray jug now. It is suppossed to boost cetane by 8 points. Is the Amsoil stuff better?

6. Can i use the diesel fuel modifier (for cleaning injectors) and the cetane boost at the same time? I use LUCAs injector cleaner but can't get it everywhere. Is Amsoil better than LUCAS?

7. Do I need to flush the engine before switching over? Like i said earlier i have 103,000 on my CTD. What flush do i use?

Thanks for all inputs. Sorry so long of a post i am kinda skeptical but very interested too..

PS will the Amsoil racing gloves in the back of the magazine make my truck faster? HAHAHA

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