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- 2021 Ram TRX Blacked out, Lvl 2, sun roof, tech, safety & bed group
Hey everybody,
I’m curious to see what oil you typically run in your trucks. Also what do you plan to use in your TRX.
Background on me... I’ve been Territory Manager for an Oil & Automotive Distributor in Texas for over 13 years. I sell a lot to gas stations, dealerships, lube centers, tire & service centers, tractor shops, fleets, municipalities, misc & construction companies. So if you have any oil questions or industry questions, preventive maintenance questions please reach out to me. I’m not an “expert” but I do know a lil lol and know the behind the scenes on what really works and what to watch out for... lol
My best advice is... no matter WHAT brand of oil, never go more than 5,000 miles on Full Synthetics or any other oil.
Why? After 5,000 miles every single “additive” in the oil either stops being effective or is depleted completely around this time. The Oil is only as good as the “base grade” and the ”additives”. Every single chemical engineer has told me this, from Chevron, Royal Purple, Amsoil, Mobil, Valvoline & Phillips 66. I’ve had extensive training from all the major brands. Don’t believe every marketing boohoo or flyers out there saying go “10,000 miles” or 25,000 miles. The oil will last that long, but the additives won’t. You’re basically keeping your engine not well protected after 5,000 miles.
- Stay away from ”Conventional“ oil. Most vehicles require Synthetic blend or Full Synthetic oil. Conventional oil (including Name Brands) don’t have the additives that a Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic have. The additives do the protecting and cleaning. It’s very important.
- Use an extended life oil filter.
- Make sure to do a Fuel Injection service every 15,000 miles. This is something you can do yourself! Quick and easy
- Make sure ethanol washer fluid is in your washer fluid container when weather can be below 32degrees. They sell it anywhere.
- Have the motor knocking or ticking sound on a GM & Ram truck???
If it takes 6quarts of oil, run 5 quarts or Royal Purple 10w40 HPS and 1 quart of Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Go 3,000 miles... It will help remove the tick.
If it takes 8 quarts of oil, run 6 quarts or Royal Purple 10w40 HPS and 2 quarts of Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Go 3,000 miles.... It will help remove the tick.
This recipe will be your new recipe moving forward.. It may take several oil changes, but 90% of the time it will solve the issue. Your vehicle isn’t being lubricated properly. The reason for the tick? It’s often because trucks & SUVs have the cylinder deactivation. Best thing to do is the remove that (with a cheap programmer)
Hope this helps. Keep jammin
- Batman
I’m curious to see what oil you typically run in your trucks. Also what do you plan to use in your TRX.
Background on me... I’ve been Territory Manager for an Oil & Automotive Distributor in Texas for over 13 years. I sell a lot to gas stations, dealerships, lube centers, tire & service centers, tractor shops, fleets, municipalities, misc & construction companies. So if you have any oil questions or industry questions, preventive maintenance questions please reach out to me. I’m not an “expert” but I do know a lil lol and know the behind the scenes on what really works and what to watch out for... lol
My best advice is... no matter WHAT brand of oil, never go more than 5,000 miles on Full Synthetics or any other oil.
Why? After 5,000 miles every single “additive” in the oil either stops being effective or is depleted completely around this time. The Oil is only as good as the “base grade” and the ”additives”. Every single chemical engineer has told me this, from Chevron, Royal Purple, Amsoil, Mobil, Valvoline & Phillips 66. I’ve had extensive training from all the major brands. Don’t believe every marketing boohoo or flyers out there saying go “10,000 miles” or 25,000 miles. The oil will last that long, but the additives won’t. You’re basically keeping your engine not well protected after 5,000 miles.
- Stay away from ”Conventional“ oil. Most vehicles require Synthetic blend or Full Synthetic oil. Conventional oil (including Name Brands) don’t have the additives that a Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic have. The additives do the protecting and cleaning. It’s very important.
- Use an extended life oil filter.
- Make sure to do a Fuel Injection service every 15,000 miles. This is something you can do yourself! Quick and easy
- Make sure ethanol washer fluid is in your washer fluid container when weather can be below 32degrees. They sell it anywhere.
- Have the motor knocking or ticking sound on a GM & Ram truck???
If it takes 6quarts of oil, run 5 quarts or Royal Purple 10w40 HPS and 1 quart of Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Go 3,000 miles... It will help remove the tick.
If it takes 8 quarts of oil, run 6 quarts or Royal Purple 10w40 HPS and 2 quarts of Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Go 3,000 miles.... It will help remove the tick.
This recipe will be your new recipe moving forward.. It may take several oil changes, but 90% of the time it will solve the issue. Your vehicle isn’t being lubricated properly. The reason for the tick? It’s often because trucks & SUVs have the cylinder deactivation. Best thing to do is the remove that (with a cheap programmer)
Hope this helps. Keep jammin
- Batman