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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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oil additives?

does anyone here use them?
which ones and why?
are any recomended by cummins?
I was thinking of trying a additive buthought i would check with the experts here first
thanks guys!
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Yes
Not sure, and....not sure
No
Good idea
You are welcome
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Seriously, a good oil should contain all the additives in the "package" that you'll need and want.

I have always run Rotella, now switched over to Rotella synthetic (blue bottle) just in time for it to be $22.00 a gallon.

Delo,
Vavoline Premium Blue
Rotella

I'm sure there are others, but there are three fine choices right there for you.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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blastermaster,
ok
why not and why not
too bad
i know
no, no- thank you!!!
lmao!
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Spend your money on something else. To a certain extent oil is oil. (countdown until Amsoil rep pops in here)

Fuel additive, yes. Especially for climate changes and possible substandard fuel quality.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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Snake oil additives not needed with quality syn oil. It is possible the chemicals in snake oil can compromise additives in oil.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Most Oil additives are snake oil..For instance there is one advertised..and you see a working sample at most parts stores, it clings to every thing..well and good. but according to oil testers (Over in the Porsche forums ) once added to the oil it makes every thing worse ! Don't kill me, I am the messenger.
Also..EPA has had most of the zink and other metals taken out that reduce piston wear.
So far I am still using dell-ow 15/40
But thinking of Brad Penn at they use their own stock and still has the right stuff........granted diesel and Porsche are a diff breed..and I don't know everything yet. But with everything taken out that is good will make those of us that are studying come to a better product.
I am unclear if "Brad Penn" would be OK for a diesel yet...maybe some here know ?
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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News flash !
Just checked out their web site,they do carry oil for your diesel.
Knowing what I think I know..If you can afford it, it will be a superior product then what you can get at the 5 and dime store.
These people are good at what they do, No tiger pee , no snake spit
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