Topic: How often do you get your car's or truck's oil changed? (Read 10702 times)

KBF MalaK · « **Reply #40 on:** March 06, 2006, 09:06:24 am »

Quote from: EE on March 05, 2006, 09:58:30 pm

Quote from: Midnight Tech on March 05, 2006, 02:57:14 pm
EE, have you had the filter changed in that tranny lately? It could be that the pan bolts weren't tightened properly. I usually don't tell folks to add stuff to their cars, but if it'll help with that leaking a bit, you might want to add a bottle of ATP's AT-205 Re-Seal(tm). The parts store I work at sells a lot of that stuff and it does work.

The filter was changed before I purchased the car. When I purchased it, it had just gotten all the belts done, new pan gasket and filter, new balance shaft and belt, everything tuned up. I have had the car 8 months ( still owe 58 more payments on it ) and it has 12,000 miles in 8 months. The filter should not need replacement for another 18,000 miles or so. The pan bolts, well 3 of them were loose and I tightended those but thats not the problem. I cleaned the bottom of the transmission/Transfer case and its coming from between the bellhousing and the engine, classic sign that the input shaft seal or pump seal is blown. I am dropping the transmission next friday to replace all the seals and to make sure I dont need a rebuild.

The balance shaft is a classic problem with bishi engines. I lost count of how many of those engines I've scrapped because of trashed balance shaft bearings, but I discovered a fix (cut the shaft behind the pulley and toss it, then remount the pulley and the cut off part) The engine shakes a little bit more but it's alot more reliable. And when you drop the tranny make sure your flywheel isn't warped- if it wobbles just a tiny bit it'll make the torque converter shake and destroy the seal, and pump bearing.

Death_Merchant · « **Reply #41 on:** March 10, 2006, 09:37:50 am »

With today's modern engines, you should change oil as often as you can afford to. Stopping at "Jiffy Lube" everyday on the way home would be ideal.

Oil performs a vital function in the engine, technically referred to as slipperyification. Also, fresh oil helps produce "new car smell", which the chicks really dig.

Buy the best oil possible: I started with 10W-30 when I was in school, but can now afford 10W-40! I'm still looking for 10W-100, but I think it's only available by mail-order or from snooty BMW dealerships.....

Jack Morris · « **Reply #42 on:** March 11, 2006, 01:22:45 am »

Long time no see DM! Fully synthetic my man!

Jack Morris · « **Reply #43 on:** March 11, 2006, 01:23:41 am »

As far as the new car smell? Once you do the wild thing in your new car, it's all over, chicks pick up on that.

Sirgod · « **Reply #44 on:** March 14, 2006, 09:23:12 am »

Hey what do you guys know about a Cummins Diesel engine? I'm going to have to buy a Pick up some time this month or next, and I heard they where one of the best for Hauling stuff. All I know is that Dodge and possibly Ford makes one.

Yes, If there where a Environmentaly better alternative I would use it, But I need the towing and HP that only a Gas/Diesel can give me guys.

Stephen

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #45 on:** March 14, 2006, 09:43:36 am »

My brother-in law is a Ford master mechanic........ and he'd tell you you'd be nuts to buy a Ford.

Even he is impressed by the Dodge.

Fed

E_Look · « **Reply #46 on:** March 14, 2006, 10:40:51 am »

What does he think of GMs?

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 14, 2006, 10:44:45 am »

Quote from: E_Look NCC-9091 on March 14, 2006, 10:40:51 am

What does he think of GMs?

He likes them as well....... it's the Fords that are his bane.

They are over engineered.

And being the "A" master mechanic he gets more than his share of trucks.

Sirgod · « **Reply #48 on:** March 14, 2006, 02:06:44 pm »

Thanks for that Info. Fedman. I know I always used to like Driving Fords more so then GM, But when It's cold, Fords to me at least seem harder to start then anyother car/truck out there.

Stephen

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #49 on:** March 14, 2006, 02:26:50 pm »

Quote from: Stephen NCC -73070 on March 14, 2006, 02:06:44 pm

Thanks for that Info. Fedman. I know I always used to like Driving Fords more so then GM, But when It's cold, Fords to me at least seem harder to start then anyother car/truck out there.

Stephen

Well, if you want me to ask him, maybe I can get some more info on the truck your looking at and get back to you.

Sirgod · « **Reply #50 on:** March 14, 2006, 02:45:34 pm »

Quote from: Fedman NCC-3758 on March 14, 2006, 02:26:50 pm

Quote from: Stephen NCC -73070 on March 14, 2006, 02:06:44 pm
Thanks for that Info. Fedman. I know I always used to like Driving Fords more so then GM, But when It's cold, Fords to me at least seem harder to start then anyother car/truck out there.

Stephen

Well, if you want me to ask him, maybe I can get some more info on the truck your looking at and get back to you.

LOL, that's just the problem, I know I'll buy used but I have no idea what to look for. I should have bought that Duece in half by now, But the man who was looking into It had a stroke at work just shy of a year ago. So now I'm looking at HP vs. torque, Hauling vs. Highway, etc. Actually, If he has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them. I'm trying to stay Between 10-20 K though used.

Stephen

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #51 on:** March 14, 2006, 03:01:51 pm »

Quote from: Stephen NCC -73070 on March 14, 2006, 02:45:34 pm

Quote from: Fedman NCC-3758 on March 14, 2006, 02:26:50 pm
Quote from: Stephen NCC -73070 on March 14, 2006, 02:06:44 pm
Thanks for that Info. Fedman. I know I always used to like Driving Fords more so then GM, But when It's cold, Fords to me at least seem harder to start then anyother car/truck out there.

Stephen

Well, if you want me to ask him, maybe I can get some more info on the truck your looking at and get back to you.

LOL, that's just the problem, I know I'll buy used but I have no idea what to look for. I should have bought that Duece in half by now, But the man who was looking into It had a stroke at work just shy of a year ago. So now I'm looking at HP vs. torque, Hauling vs. Highway, etc. Actually, If he has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them. I'm trying to stay Between 10-20 K though used.

Stephen

OK, gotcha.

From what he's told me lately alot of the super duty 350's are coming back with all kinds of crazy things. The Ford techs are spending more time online with Ford trying to keep up with the egineers who are constinately changing things.

Oh, and if you see one with a power moon roof? Run.

Jack Morris · « **Reply #52 on:** March 14, 2006, 07:32:01 pm »

Yota ho, 7k, but I got Mobil One, 15k baby! Guaranteed! Yota ho can't say sh*te!

The Postman · « **Reply #53 on:** March 14, 2006, 09:57:15 pm »

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Hey what do you guys know about a Cummins Diesel engine?

I own 3 of them, what would you like to know? Mileage?16-23. torque? My(RED) 98 12 valve has 700 ft-lbs and just under 400 ponies. that is the one I will feed just about anything including crankcase oil, jet fuel, and vegetable oil. It will pull anything and I routinely put 15K lbs trailers behind it. Did I mention it actually has a Jake installed as well with a 5 speed and a 140 gallions of fuel onboard. This truck is NOT stock.

My wife drives a (WHITE)2000 24 valve ISB engine. It only has 500ft-lbs/300hp in front of the 4spd auto. she gets about 18 around town and 23 on trips. It has a 4"straight pipe and an oversized turbo. All you can hear is is turbo whistle at idle. She loves it. This truck is not stock either

My 1st was a (BLUE)90 which is old reliable. It only has 400ft-lbs and 160 hp. It has a 3 spd auto and 3.07 gears with a redline of 2200. Pedal in the floor Is only 67mph. However it gets 20 around town and 22 on trips. One time I went up to Washington County New York for the Tractor pulls pulling my Farmall Super MD (weight 9500) on my 6 ton tag trailer with a full load of fuel, tools, people and extra weights in the truck (GCVW ~19,000) and I STILL got 17 MPG for the trip, Eventually this truck will rot away as they all do in the rust belt and this moter will go into My B42T Mack in front of a 10spd. This truck is stock. The photo below shows this truck about to taken to the diesel shop for the one time it actually stopped running. With 200k on it, the injection pump actually failed.

All three of these will cold start without plugging in routinely below 0 F . with the red one, I don't even need to wait for the grid heater (no glow plugs, heats intake air ). All B cummins are direct injection which gives more power, mileage and easier starting.

Sirgod · « **Reply #54 on:** March 15, 2006, 04:22:10 am »

LOL Postman, I'm begining to think there's nothing that you don't know. That pic with Red pulling Blue is hillarious.

From what I've managed to read about a cummins, It's the Torque that is offered that really allows for hauling. For an example, I have a friend, Bill, who is thinking about selling his Back Hoe buisness, and If I buy It, I'll need something to haul around this Multi Ton Back hoe. From what I hear , a Cummins is about the only engine that will do this.

as far as other Hauling, Once A month I;
Get some extra hay / Alfalfa.
Go to the City about 60 miles round trip.
Buy construction materials Lumber, Fencing, etc.
Take young Calves to market ( although I haven't in a while because the Drought has dropped Cattle prices.)
Etc.

Thanks again guys for the Info.

Stephen

Jack Morris · « **Reply #55 on:** March 15, 2006, 02:56:29 pm »

Quote from: The Postman on March 14, 2006, 09:57:15 pm

Quote
Hey what do you guys know about a Cummins Diesel engine?

I own 3 of them, what would you like to know? Mileage?16-23. torque? My(RED) 98 12 valve has 700 ft-lbs and just under 400 ponies. that is the one I will feed just about anything including crankcase oil, jet fuel, and vegetable oil. It will pull anything and I routinely put 15K lbs trailers behind it. Did I mention it actually has a Jake installed as well with a 5 speed and a 140 gallions of fuel onboard. This truck is NOT stock.

My wife drives a (WHITE)2000 24 valve ISB engine. It only has 500ft-lbs/300hp in front of the 4spd auto. she gets about 18 around town and 23 on trips. It has a 4"straight pipe and an oversized turbo. All you can hear is is turbo whistle at idle. She loves it. This truck is not stock either

My 1st was a (BLUE)90 which is old reliable. It only has 400ft-lbs and 160 hp. It has a 3 spd auto and 3.07 gears with a redline of 2200. Pedal in the floor Is only 67mph. However it gets 20 around town and 22 on trips. One time I went up to Washington County New York for the Tractor pulls pulling my Farmall Super MD (weight 9500) on my 6 ton tag trailer with a full load of fuel, tools, people and extra weights in the truck (GCVW ~19,000) and I STILL got 17 MPG for the trip, Eventually this truck will rot away as they all do in the rust belt and this moter will go into My B42T Mack in front of a 10spd. This truck is stock. The photo below shows this truck about to taken to the diesel shop for the one time it actually stopped running. With 200k on it, the injection pump actually failed.

All three of these will cold start without plugging in routinely below 0 F . with the red one, I don't even need to wait for the grid heater (no glow plugs, heats intake air ). All B cummins are direct injection which gives more power, mileage and easier starting.

refiners love you baby! j/k

The Postman · « **Reply #56 on:** March 15, 2006, 04:23:19 pm »

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refiners love you baby!

Why? Very little of what I burn in the red one do I actully buy, I get used crank case oil, dicarded jet fuel, used vegitable oil(up to 10%/tank) and what ever else i can find. My MPG for this truck based on what I actually buy is probably upwards of 50MPG. Reality is that I still get 16-22 per actual gallon. It all depends on how much I stick my foot in it. I love to feel that 50PSI of turbo boost. It is a real shot in the a$$.

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