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    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    Thanks Burla, your feedback helps alleviate some of the concern I had about the mileage-adjusted Al and Fe numbers in relation to the listed averages. I think starting TBN for the QSFS 5W-30 is a little low, coming in at only 7.3 per this VOA. The only use factor I can think of that may have...
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    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    Just received my first UOA from Blackstone for my '08 Ram 1500 with 210,915 miles (6,886 hours), new to me as of this spring. Truck is primarily used for towing about 2,000 lbs. over rural roads at 55 MPH. Tow/Haul is engaged for 90% of my driving, which means very little time is spent with the...
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    Synthetic Oil

    Some excellent follow up info here regarding the comparison of Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 vs. Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30, for those curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqBJQ23NFYc
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    Pennzoil Ultra Platinum vs Platinum 5W-20 Oil Analysis

    Another helpful data point when comparing Pennzoil Platinum to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, albeit in the 5W-30 weight rather than 5W-20: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqBJQ23NFYc
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    Oil Filter Thread

    I was at my local Wal-Mart again yesterday and took some photos of the FRAM Ultra XG2 (date code A30681) and the new FRAM "Endurance" FE2 (date code 23019Y) for sake of the collective hive mind. A few differences of note: 1) Canister Dimensions — The FE2 weighed slightly more than the XG2...
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    Oil Filter Thread

    I still don't understand what FRAM is doing with the XG line. Amidst all the uproar about the redesign involving moving away from the old media and doing away with the wire mesh backing, I purchased (8) FRAM XG2 oil filters at my local Wal-Mart a month or two ago and found that build codes...
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    Oil Filter Thread

    The quality of content as well as the production value of that oil filter comparison video was amazing. Wish more internet content consisted of well-researched and presented information like that. In regard to why flow restriction differed so much between Mobil 1 and Fram Ultra, the Mobil 1...
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    Synthetic Oil

    Really appreciate the feedback on your experience with PUP 5W-30. I pulled the starting viscosity of 9.4 cSt @ 100° C. that I referenced earlier from a recent VOA of the PUP 5W-30 (API SP) that I found over at BITOG. I just double-checked the Technical Data Sheet currently posted on Pennzoil's...
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    Synthetic Oil

    I'm trying to select an oil formulation for my new-to-me 5.7L HEMI, and have been poring over this, the Used Oil Analysis thread, and BITOG for the better part of the weekend. My truck has 208K miles with an unknown oil use history, so my goal with the first drain-and-fill is primarily to get a...
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    Synthetic Oil

    What is everyone's thoughts on the current (SP) formulations of Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 vs. Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 for use in the 5.7L HEMI? I've used both PP and PUP 5W-30 interchangeably for the better part of the last decade in my Toyota engines, with good results. While researching...
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    Pennzoil Ultra Platinum vs Platinum 5W-20 Oil Analysis

    I realize that this thread is somewhat dated, but I'm a new owner of a 5.7L HEMI (2008 w/MDS, no VVT) and have been busy the last week educating myself regarding the best oil and filter to use to prevent/combat the dreaded HEMI tick in my truck. In the course of that search, I stumbled across...
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    3rd-Gen Tire Pressure & Loading Booklet

    Thanks for the input, everyone! Several good points made already. To be clear, I plan on sticking to the 35 PSI listed on the door jamb for now when unloaded, and will consider the 44 PSI max of my tires the upper limit when making load adjustments. That said, I'd still love to consult this...
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    Oil Filter Thread

    Well fellas, I have some encouraging news. My local Wal-Mart had a total of (8) FRAM XG2 filters on the shelf, all with the newer box style referencing the "Perfect Seal Gasket" in place of the old "Durable Metal Screen". I opened each of the boxes to take a look down the center and check the...
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    Conflicting OEM Spark Plug Gap Specs

    New owner of a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 w/the 5.7L HEMI. Looking to perform a minor tune-up before doing some towing this summer, but ran into conflicting specs from Dodge when it came to spark plug gap and was hoping someone could shed some light on the situation. I've found OEM...
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    • 2008 dodge ram 1500 owner's manual 2008 dodge ram factory service manual re14mcc4 rec14mcc4 spark plug gap veci label
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    • Forum: Engine & Performance
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    Oil Filter Thread

    I'm the new owner of a 2008 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 that has 208K miles and 6,790 engine hours on the 5.7L HEMI under the hood. I waded through all 171 pages of this thread over the weekend in addition to the linked Redline and synthetic oil threads. Found them all incredibly helpful — thank...
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    3rd-Gen Tire Pressure & Loading Booklet

    Hello all! New owner of a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 here. I'm in the midst of a minor tune-up, and discovered while setting my initial tire pressures that my Owner's Manual in the glove box is missing the "Tire Inflation Pressure & Loading" booklet that I've seen referenced elsewhere...
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    • booklet glovebox load rating owner's manual pamphlet tire & loading info tire pressure
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Towing & Hauling

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