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12-23-2011, 07:57 PM
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I am not sure I can believe that your Jeep is faster after an oil change. That really is an extreme jump to make. A heavier oil offers more protection. A light weight oil is usually what will allow an engine to produce more power and economy but at the sacrifice of less protection.
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12-23-2011, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
What does this mean: "Just did the same hung"?
There were many variations of pcv systems over the years. What do you have in mind?
12-24-2011, 05:50 AM
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Just wondering what elements Blackstone reports on. Do they just give wear products or can you see the additives also (Zinc, Potassium, Calcium etc). If you get the add-pack also, checking the results for the different oils will tell a larger story - how the different additives seem to be helping - anti wear, dispersant etc - keep our poor engines alive
12-24-2011, 08:07 AM
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I've taken a different tact by blending 50/50 5-20 & 5-30 (3 + 3 qts) of same brand synthetic...I agree that 5-20 is too light....This blend makes for a good overall compromise & balance, engine doesn't rattle. So far I'm very pleased with the results.
12-24-2011, 08:30 PM
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Neat Report!
Just curious, it was interesting to see they flagged the copper as increasing; did they mention anything about the molybdenum? Not to alarm you but the moly increased by 50%. Aren't the piston rings made of moly? Is that just normal wear and within their expected range? Will you post your next report too?
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12-25-2011, 01:26 PM
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Just curious, it was interesting to see they flagged the copper as increasing; did they mention anything about the molybdenum? Not to alarm you but the moly increased by 50%. Aren't the piston rings made of moly? Is that just normal wear and within their expected range? Will you post your next report too?
My JK is a 2008, but it has a 2010 short block in it due to a spun bearing under warranty. IIRC, most of the spun bearings we have heard of were all 07-08 models.
