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  1. Black02Silverado
    No, AMSOIL doesn't make a centrifugal by-pass filter. Just the one he displayed.
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    One other thing would be interesting to see is if a By-pass filter was installed on a new engine. Then see what trend it shows over time. Overkill? Maybe but no one ever said clean oil will damage your engine.
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    Interesting in this about break-in and oil changes. I have always done early changes on our new vehicles. First change at 500 miles, then again at 1,500 miles and then again at 3,000 miles. This could be the reason our vehicles don't use any oil and UOA's show good results.
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    My 10sp runs 145℉-165℉. The engine temp gauge sits a good bit below the 210℉ line as well. Now our 2016 Suburban sits right at 210℉ 100%, never moves once it gets to that temp.
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    Interesting, If this was the case, every engine would be sitting at the dealership because it wouldn't provide protection. It's not the oil people! It's the poor quality materials that manufactures are using all to save $$$$$$. I'm not just saying GM, every manufacture's engines that use 0w-20, 0w-16, and now 0w-8.
  6. Black02Silverado
    Stay with 0w-20. It’s in thousands of 3.0’s and some are high mileage. No worries.
  7. Black02Silverado
    They don't want to spend it, unless they really want it, like paying $80k for a fully loaded truck and then use the least expensive oil and fuel in it that they can get. Most of these seem to be those that trade every two to three years and are in dept for life. They don't care.
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    Blackstone is popular because it was at one time inexpensive. But they have since raised their cost and now Oil Analyzers is less expensive if you are a preferred customer and equal if you are not. Plus you don't pay extra for TBN like you do from Blackstone. My customers have grown since Blackstone raised their prices.
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    Sold the Cruze diesel and got a 2022 JLU diesel. Here is a few pictures from Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam. All stock for now. Got a Clayton 2.5" lift over Black Friday, just waiting for warmer weather to install it. Already changed over all the fluids to AMSOIL. Put a PPE aluminum transmission pan on it. Got it used with 41k on it. Getting 22.5mpg around town and 27.9 on my trip back from the Western NC mountains this summer, went to Maggy Valley Jeep Jam in June. Looking at going to 37" tires after these BFG All Terrain KO3's wear out. Dealer installed them when I bought it since the tires that were on it were shot.
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    Did I miss it or did they install a new cam for this test and break it in first?
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    By only driving when the weather is the same and keep rpm’s the same though out the rest. As for fuel I would purchase 2,500 gallons in the beginning and keep it in an underground tank. Like I said, this would be expensive. Joking, no way to do that, well other than purchasing the fuel.
  12. Black02Silverado
    Yes it was generic. I wasn't pointing fingers.
  13. Black02Silverado
    All those conditions would be included in that loop.
  14. Black02Silverado
    Interesting video. You will never change the minds of those that say thicker is better. Even with the hundreds of thousands of vehicles out on the road with over 300k miles on them that have been using nothing but 0w-20 or 5w-20. It's not the oil, its the manufactures cutting cost using inferior quality parts all to save money. The days of "Like a Rock" and "Quality is Job 1" are long gone. Even Honda and Toyota are going the way of money over quality, sadly.
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    You need to watch the entire video. He shows some good points on all the oils. Redline isn't bad like you might think, just like I posted, one oil can't be great on all factors. No matter what anyone person or research lab does on testing oil like this, it seems there will always be those that just don't agree. It's hard to control all factors. I would be more than willing if someone would front the cost to do test of all these oils and maybe even more like RLI. I would basically use each oil for 10k miles, driving the same course around the area on country roads and on the interstate, basically a 100 mile loop for those 10k miles., Then test each sample after that and at 10k miles. This would take some time and be expensive considering the cost of fuel and oil/filters. Not to mention fast food stops for my meals. The flush would be the same Rotella and driven for 500 miles, drained and repeat, then move to the next oil but a flush with that oil for 500 miles before I began the 10k loop. Oh man would this be fun, but like I said, I would need an income to support this and we all know that isn't going to happen. Unless I win the Powerball or Megamillions. Even after this, I'm sure someone would point out the flaws. One other thing is, what would be a good test vehicle? One with a turbo for one to be able to see how the oils perform with having to lubricate the turbo bearings of course. So would the Ford Ecoboost be a choice, or maybe the GM 2.7 Turbomax or the Stalantis Hurricane 3.0 twin turbo?
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    I found it interesting on the graph showing the first flush and how the oil still held a little bit of the previous oil, Redline, and then the continued flush changed the rest. Goes to show how much is held inside the engine from oil change to oil change. Also found it interesting on the turbo deposit test. The oils that did well on wear did not so well on it. Which makes sense since like he stated those oils were designed for HP and performance and short oil drain intervals. Since turbo's seem to be very popular now to produce the numbers with smaller displacement. I would think wanting protection in that area would be one of the top things to consider. The oil baking inside the turbo bearing area after shutdown is an area to protect from deposits, especially some vehicles having twin turbos. Plus the average person doesn't bother letting their engine idle a little before shutting down to help cool things down, especially those that run it hard like in the Ford F150's with Ecoboost doing daily work hauling and pulling loads. HP is a newcomer I think and has a great product. They are working with a group on formulating an oil for the Stelantis Ecodiesel, trying to get the aluminum wear down that it seems to have issues with. It will be interesting to see how well they evolve on accomplishing this. Considering the Ecodiesel has a very small footprint in todays automotive market. The test engine he used is a good test bed if you ask me. Now what most don't realize is the total time, ie days it took to complete this test not to mention the cost for use of the dyno and all the oil used as well as testing each oil. Didn't surprise me on AMSOIL's results. To me it's basically the best covering all area's, Not one oil can be top dog on all area's, to many factors come into play, just like stated Driven was made to keep the engines cool, to accomplish this other area's have to suffer.
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    It’s still breaking in and most seem ok. The potassium being a little high is interesting. Will need to see another sample to see how it’s trending. What is Blackstone charging now with TBN. It’s been a long time since I looked at their prices. I have heard they went up. Maybe try Oil Analizers. https://www.amsoil.com/p/oil-analyzers-test-kit-postage-pre-paid-oaippkit/?zo=521390
  18. Black02Silverado
    AMSOIL's Signature Series 0w-40 meets/exceeds the dexos specification. I have customers that use it and like it. They just order a case of gallons, (4 gallons in a case), and they are good for two oil changes. No messing with 8 qt bottles. AMSOIL warranty covers any issues that might arise if their product was not in specification. Now the issue with GM'a 6.2 is a manufacturing issue. No oil can fix a faulty part. The move to 0w-40 in my opinion is to prolong the disaster that will eventually happen. So as long as you use 0w-40 as per GM because of the recall and an issue arises it should still be covered by GM within their warranty guidelines. https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-signature-series-0w-40-100-synthetic-motor-oil-azf/?zo=521390
  19. Black02Silverado
    I just use a stap wrench if I can't get it off by a regular one.
  20. Black02Silverado
    He might be, but I have seen good results from customers that started this late so there is hope.
  21. Black02Silverado
    Keep changing it until it is a good red color.
  22. Black02Silverado
    This is another choice for protecting from rust. https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-heavy-duty-metal-protector-amhsc/?zo=521390
  23. Black02Silverado
    I know it's all about money and saving it due to cable length I guess, but it would be nice if they put it in the middle of the roof at the back of the cab.
  24. Black02Silverado
    I thought you ran E85 in Pepper.
  25. Black02Silverado
    Mine does the same thing. It just turns off on it's own and you can't turn it back on. Then all of a sudden it's back on. No rhyme or reason. Frustrating and of course if you take it in, they will not be able to duplicate it for the most part, unless it is not working at all at the time you take it in. My luck would be that it starts working as soon as I get to the dealership.
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