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    Synthetic Oil

    So, based on the fact the 5.7L spark advance timing is function of octane rating, should not mpg be improved with increase in octane rating? Again FMCO rates the DI turbo engines based on 93 octane and not 87 for higher mpg ratings even though the engines will run on 87. Why does FCC recommend...
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    Red Line Enthusist Club

    Got the maintenance print out at dealership based on actual vin #. It shows checking the rear differential oil every 20k miles with 5.7L.
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    Synthetic Oil

    If the RAM engines have no octane compensator function, should get equal mpg on both 89, 91 or 93 octane gasoline.
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    Red Line Enthusist Club

    Recently discovered that Red Line is part of the Phillips 66 family, either as a subsidiary or actual corporate division.
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    Synthetic Oil

    On 93 octane vs 89 octane The ford mpg ratings for direct injection turbo charged engines are all based on 93 octane and zero % ethanol. The engine timing is adjusted for octane rating of gasoline based on vibration sensor for pinging. So the 93 octane gasoline will get better mpg than 89...
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    Red Line Enthusist Club

    This thread is started for Red Line Oil Products enthusists that would like to brag about and share their experiences with these products, especially motor oil. I do not use any of the these products because of cost, but are considered by many as definitely high end boutique products.
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    Synthetic Oil

    The oil and filter at WM costs $35, it costs $25 + $10 shipping = $35 for Blackrock UOA for z 5.7L. Do an OC on 4k miles intervals on regular basis, so break even is 8k miles. Blackstone would have to say use the oil to 8k miles to even break even on cost. If using Cummins 5.9L or Ram eco...
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    Synthetic Oil

    Has anyone used this new Phillips 66 , Shield label , engine oil?
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    Oil change... HELP!

    A steel cap that fits over the end of the filter, will not slip , use a 3/8"x 1 2" adapter and a long handled breaker bar. If the filter is removed with oil in the engine, only a small volume of oil drains from the oil filter threaded connection.
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    First oil change, 7 quarts exactly?

    If the engine oil heated to normal operating temperature above 210F and the engine is drained to a slow drip, the engine will take exactly 7 quarta with a new smaller size filter used in the the 2014 & up with the electric steering assembly. Most shops both dealerships and fast oil change...
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    Synthetic Oil

    8HP70 , 8 speed ATF alternative to MOPAR label or ZF Lifeguard is RAVENOL, German made, green tinted to match Alabama color, found on Amozion for only $35/quart. Know most of the regulars on this thread have the 6 speed.
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    Synthetic Oil

    212F is boiling temperature at sea level for water. 160F should be sufficient to evaporate the water moisture from the ATF with regular usage.
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    Synthetic Oil

    The last census shows the average commuting time is 29 minutes, which places a large portion on the vehicle driving population in the servere usage category, and not the so called normal usage category and most folks still change their oil between 3000 to 3500 miles thanks to the quick OC...
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    Synthetic Oil

    Anti-wear(AW) additive vs friction modifiers (FM) Was always confused about the difference between AW & FM and thought both to be the same,but after reading A post by MoleKule on BITOG, #799029 , dated Oct. 18,2002, all the confusion was eliminated.
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    Synthetic Oil

    On modern detergent oil Chevron oil has a subsidiary, ORONITE that specializes in oil detergent additives. The ORONITE website states on the oil detergents perform the following functions, "Prevents acids of combustion from corroding engine parts" "Keep lubricant oxidation and thermal...
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    Synthetic Oil

    SYN Some online research show the primary use of Boron compounds are used as anti-wear additives, but boron compounds can work as a detergent. Found a post by Molekule on BITOG, quote, "Depending on the synthesis and subsequent functionalization(boron compound) can be considered as anti-wear...
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    Synthetic Oil

    Always understood that Boron is a universal cleaning element found as a naturally occurring mineral that is mined from open pit mines, especially in a place called Boron, Ca home of twenty mule team borax company. Always understood that Mo is an anti-friction additive and not a anti-wear agent...
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    Synthetic Oil

    Boron & calcium concentration from VOA or UOA is an indicator for a detergent product.
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    Synthetic Oil

    RLK Having your RL translucent at 8k drain indicates this product is non detergent. Remember using PYB as a flush and draining black color after only a few miles. Agree the oil pressure indicator could measure +/- 2 psi from actual pressure, which equates to only ~ 4-5% error. Always supply...
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    Synthetic Oil

    5w30 QSUD @500 miles after OC before being sheared down to 20 wt Cold start up ambient: 66F idle oil pressure: 55 psi After twenty miles at 65 mph Oil temp: 210F Oil pressure @ idle: 47 psig
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    Trailer wiring connector removal

    So, press the latch inward with screw driver, then pull out the trailer wiring plug?
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    Synthetic Oil

    Does the tuner plug into a connector just below the steering column? And What is the function of this tuner?
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    Trailer wiring connector removal

    Thanks for all the responses. Backed into back flow preventer guard steel post in a small patking lot not too long ago dented rear bumper. Wanted to remove the painted bumper and remove dent.
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    Trailer wiring connector removal

    On a 2015 there is the electrical connector fastened to the rear bumper for a trailer. Attempting to remove the wiring connector that plugs into the trailer connector on the truck side. There must some type of release to allow the wiring plug to be removed? Has anyone removed this wiring plug?
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    Synthetic Oil

    The ZF parts website states the fluid and pan with integral filter in the 8HP70 transmission should be changed between 50k to 75k miles. Excellent 2 part, U Tube video by motor city mechanic shows the procedure in obtaining the correct ATF fluid level.

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