99 & up 7.3L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 99 & up 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 1999-Up Super Duty trucks and Excursions. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 7.3L Power Stroke engine.
Is there any specific additive that is better than the others? Lucas seems to put out a good product. How about Amsoil? I can't find Amsoil at any of the stores around my area though, so I am more apt to run Lucas. Is it worth $30 a gallon for that stuff? I am due an oil change soon and going on a 1500 mile trip to the east coast.
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99 F-250 Super Duty
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MAC cold air intake
Edge Evolution
Autometer A pilar gauges
285/75/16 Nitto Terra Graplers on 16x8 Eagle rims
If you ask me, I think just a plain diesel oil like Rotella 15W-40 is all you will ever need. Change it every 5K and keep on truckin. But it's your money if you want to use to synthetics.
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03 F250 SD PSD Lariat 7.3, FX4 Crew Cab Short Box, 3.73 Gears, Auto Tranny, Jody Tipton 80 HP Econo Tune, Turbo Back 4" Exhaust W/5" Tip, Home Made Tymar, Isspro Gauges, T/C Lock Up Switch, 203 Degree Thermostat, Coolant Filter, Upgraded Headlight Wiring Harness, Diode Mod for Dims, Bilstein Shocks, Kenwood Head Unit, Sirius Radio, Valentine 1
Most of us don't run anything additives in our oils. The modern dino and synthetic fluids don't require them if changed properly. Now for fuel I use Powerservice on every fill up.
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If you really want to find out how your oil is doing, you should take an oil sample while your changing it and have it tested. Then test again later down the road when you're again changing the oil. This will give you a much better range of how long you can run your oil and how it's holding up.
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"unaable" on the tailgate!! New door actuators!!
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NONE would be my answer too. You need to start with a good quality oil and leave it alone. Additive can throw off the oil's natural additive pack and cause it to underperform.
I recommend Rotella T 5-40 Synthetic
Or Shaffer's 9000
AMSOIL 15-40 does well too.
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Wow, I guess it's unanimous. I guess I can save my money for something else. Thanks for all the inputs. I already run Rotella 15-40 and Powerservice fuel additive. I guess I am on the right track. Keep on truckin...
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99 F-250 Super Duty
Moto Blue 4" turbo back
MAC cold air intake
Edge Evolution
Autometer A pilar gauges
285/75/16 Nitto Terra Graplers on 16x8 Eagle rims
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Wow, I guess it's unanimous. I guess I can save my money for something else. Thanks for all the inputs. I already run Rotella 15-40 and Powerservice fuel additive. I guess I am on the right track. Keep on truckin...
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You would notice a difference in smoothness and easier cold starts by switching to Rotelly 5-40 Synthetic, possibly longer change intervals too. That's the only thing I can think of for you to try.
The stuff you're using should hold it together for many many miles to come.
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able" on the tailgate!! New door actuators!!
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