Black02Silverado

Hey everyone, I just wanted to keep you updated on AMSOIL's oil filters. Their filters will be back in stock shortly and some already are so you will have to check to see if the ones you use are. Most will be back in stock the first week of August. Mainly I know most on here probably use the EaO17, that one is supposed to be in stock the first week in August. But be aware that once it is, it might be out of stock shortly after since there will be a rush of orders getting in. AMSOIL has found a new manufacturer and has been working with them on making their filters and been going through quality control for a while to make sure the filters are up to AMSOIL's standards. This is why it has been taking so long. As always you can order at https://syntheticadvantage.com Also if anyone is interested in my GM-Trucks special send me a PM. Plus if you want to save up to 25% off retail, become a Preferred Customer, you can apply here. https://www.amsoil.com/p/preferred-customer-registration-preg/?zo=521390

Dawn also works well. I also use Simple Green.

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Mine is the same. Yellow pine pollen here in the spring is terrible.

It's going to last a long time. You seem to take care of your vehicles and that is key. I wish I kept my 2002 Silverado. These new vehicles are not built with quality anymore.

Yes back when all the stuff started in Iran. Had a small price increase, then another one. Supposedly temporary. But who really knows for sure as long as there is turmoil in the middle east.

Great thread. As for parts did you try. www.car-part.com?

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If you want to use a HM oil this would work https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-5w-30-100-synthetic-high-mileage-motor-oil-hm530/?zo=521390

Part numbers of each would really help sort this out.

Maybe, but it seems he is the only one that has backed up data to prove what he is stating. I think he is doing this more because he enjoys it and wants to get the information out to us. He's got the knowledge and access to the proper equipment and having the funds doesn't hurt. I would love to do what he is doing and would do it if and when I hit the Powerball. I'm not a Tribologist by any means but love to learn what I can. I would bet there would be doubting people out there if a completely independent lab with high quality work and highly respected in the automotive industry, put out information like this. The world can't be pleased, one just has to take the information that they are given, do more of their own research to find actual lab data to back up what they are trying to figure/find out. Most don't bother, they just want to believe what they first see. I don't have the minimax but my 6.2 in my 2019 Silverado with 64k miles shows excellent UOA results with 0w-20 and for my own purposes 5w-20. Since not much of a change using 5w. I liked the data sheet information on the SS 5w-20 and figured I would give it a try. Still the same viscosity at 100℃. In the end we all just do what makes us happy, life is too short to get upset over trivial social media. On a side note, I do feel GM has dropped the ball and just cares about the bottom dollar and not quality anymore. "Like a Rock" has been long gone. Seems "Built Ford Tough" has as well.

Been using SS 0w-20 from new, but wanted to change to the 5w-20 because I liked the data on the data sheet, to me it seems like a little better product. But as you can see, not much difference. This is also with running a mix of 10 gallons E85 to a tank topped with 93. It isn't a flex fuel vehicle so any higher I get a CEL for running lean on both banks. Yes my mileage takes a hit. Instead of 20 mpg I normally get on trips I get 17mpg. This is also using EaO17 filter. What is amazing is I have the AMSOIL cone filter on it since I have the GM Performance intake installed and that air filter has 44k miles on it. I just take it out and shop vac it off once a year. I use the upholstery tool on my shop vac. Works well.

This is a good video on fuel additives and their effects. It's long but well worth the time. Very good information.

Interesting is I stopped off at a NAPA store in WV small town and they said they are having a hard time getting 0w-20. I also have a contact at a Chevrolet dealership that said the ULV fluid for the 10sp is hard to get as well. Not GM related but I also stopped off at our local Kia dealership and they said they were out of their ATF and it was on order inspected to get it in in a week. They said they were limited to what they could order. In the mean time AMSOIL see's what is going on and sent out a letter stating there are issues with getting supplies and pricing will have another slight increase but to be sure AMSOIL isn't seeing any issues as of now providing for their customers. They can supply as normal. Can't find what you need locally from your normal source? Contact me I can get you the best price on anything AMSOIL.

E Bikes here are bad with all the kids just doing what kids do and not a care in the world. Sad that it will take a few deaths before major regulations get put into place. Not to mention, law enforcement is strung out as it is and don't have time to police them. At least here that is the case.