Lubricants Survey

BlackThunder · November 25, 2008

I'm reposting this here as it seems like a more appropriate place.

I'm thinking of changing out all of my fluids in the truck and I'm hoping some people could share what brand and type of fluids/oils you use. I have the Autotrac system on my truck.

Transmission:

Transfer Case: (heard GM AutoTrak II is the only way to go)

Front Differential:

Rear Differential:

Engine Oil:

I'm not looking long winded studies or anything. Just curious what people are using.

merlin5577 · November 25, 2008

For the record, this has been covered a lot on other threads. If you want more information, I suggest you do a search.

Both of my trucks;

Transmission: Royal Purple ATF

Transfer Case: GM AutoTrak fluid.

Front Differential: Royal Purple

Rear Differential: Royal Purple

Engine Oil: Royal Purple, Rotella T Synthetic (Silverado only), Mobil 1, whichever is cheapest when I need to do the change. As long as you use the correct weight/grade synthetic that is API certified you realy cant go wrong.

BlackThunder · November 25, 2008

I sense a theme. Thank you for the response.

Midnight Rider · December 12, 2008

I'm reposting this here as it seems like a more appropriate place.

I'm thinking of changing out all of my fluids in the truck and I'm hoping some people could share what brand and type of fluids/oils you use. I have the Autotrac system on my truck.

Transmission: oreillys atf

Transfer Case: n/a

Front Differential:n/a

Rear Differential: royal purpal

Engine Oil: mobil one

Zembonez · December 12, 2008

Running Mobil1 currently in the crankcase but will switch to Valvoline Full Synthetic on next change. OEM fluids are still in the trans and diff at 10,000 miles.

Outbacker · December 13, 2008

The only thing that I have changed from OEM is the engine oil and I switched over to Mobil 1 at 2K. Jim, I am curious why you are going from Mobil 1 to Valvoline full syn.

Zembonez · December 13, 2008

The only thing that I have changed from OEM is the engine oil and I switched over to Mobil 1 at 2K. Jim, I am curious why you are going from Mobil 1 to Valvoline full syn.

From what I am reading, it is a full synthetic lubricant and outperforms Mobil1 hands down. Mobil1 (which I have used for years) used to be 100% synthetic but now uses petroleum base for at least part of its formula. Apparently this changed in 2006 as allowed by government regulations... It's still sold as synthetic. I've read that Synpower actually is several times better at preventing wear than Mobil1 in independent testing.

I'll try to find the article and post a link.

pennzoil29 · December 13, 2008

The only thing that I have changed from OEM is the engine oil and I switched over to Mobil 1 at 2K. Jim, I am curious why you are going from Mobil 1 to Valvoline full syn.

From what I am reading, it is a full synthetic lubricant and outperforms Mobil1 hands down. Mobil1 (which I have used for years) used to be 100% synthetic but now uses petroleum base for at least part of its formula. Apparently this changed in 2006 as allowed by government regulations... It's still sold as synthetic. I've read that Synpower actually is several times better at preventing wear than Mobil1 in independent testing.

I'll try to find the article and post a link.

Valvoline's the shit. I've been using their products for year's.

Z45 · December 13, 2008

Engine - Amsoil 100% Synthetic 0W-30

Trans - Amsoil ATF Dex VI

Axles - Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90

Trans Case - Amsoil ATF Dex VI

Power Steering - Amsoil PS Fluid

Suspension - Amsoil Water Resistant Grease

tobias · December 13, 2008

I use maple syrup in everything.

GARB55 · December 13, 2008

I use maple syrup in everything.

+1

Zembonez · December 13, 2008

Valvoline's the shit. I've been using their products for year's.

I used to use Valvoline 20w50 Racing in everytyhing I drove back in the days before this light weight oil crap. I loved their stuff. I still use their gear oil in everything. I'm looking forward to switching to the Synpower.

EDIT: Oh, and I can't stand syrup. I won't even eat at a table where it is being served. Who can get past that horrid smell? Sheesh!

VMax2007 · December 13, 2008

I use maple syrup in everything.

+1

Mrs Butterworth FTW!!! She is way hotter than "Aint Yomama".

dlstewart01 · December 13, 2008

The only thing that I have changed from OEM is the engine oil and I switched over to Mobil 1 at 2K. Jim, I am curious why you are going from Mobil 1 to Valvoline full syn.

From what I am reading, it is a full synthetic lubricant and outperforms Mobil1 hands down. Mobil1 (which I have used for years) used to be 100% synthetic but now uses petroleum base for at least part of its formula. Apparently this changed in 2006 as allowed by government regulations... It's still sold as synthetic. I've read that Synpower actually is several times better at preventing wear than Mobil1 in independent testing.

I'll try to find the article and post a link.

I don't use either of these oils so I have no axe to grind. As for what I have read, Vavoline is still a group 111. It may have a small amount of Pao. Mobil 1 is mainly Pao with some (who knows for sure) amount of group 111.

There is just one of several test that valvoline showed better ware numbers than Mobil 1. Of course their marketing jumped all over it. Any way they are discussing this right now on http://www.bobistheoilguy.com. The thread I believe is Valvoline vrs Mobil 1 round 2.

Have a good one,

Don

Zembonez · December 13, 2008

The only thing that I have changed from OEM is the engine oil and I switched over to Mobil 1 at 2K. Jim, I am curious why you are going from Mobil 1 to Valvoline full syn.

From what I am reading, it is a full synthetic lubricant and outperforms Mobil1 hands down. Mobil1 (which I have used for years) used to be 100% synthetic but now uses petroleum base for at least part of its formula. Apparently this changed in 2006 as allowed by government regulations... It's still sold as synthetic. I've read that Synpower actually is several times better at preventing wear than Mobil1 in independent testing.

I'll try to find the article and post a link.

I don't use either of these oils so I have no axe to grind. As for what I have read, Vavoline is still a group 111. It may have a small amount of Pao. Mobil 1 is mainly Pao with some (who knows for sure) amount of group 111.

There is just one of several test that valvoline showed better ware numbers than Mobil 1. Of course their marketing jumped all over it. Any way they are discussing this right now on http://www.bobistheoilguy.com. The thread I believe is Valvoline vrs Mobil 1 round 2.

Have a good one,

Don

I've been reading that. If you throw out the opinions over there it's pretty good reading. (kinda like this place)