he is one of those kinda guys,RW. he apologized the whole time we were loading,i told him that i had NEVER OVERSLEPT IN MY WHOLE LIFE,and not to weary cause it would probably be me the next time
.i have used rotella15w40 in my o'l b model since i got her so i would be scared to change now,but i ain't too proud to change if i get another truck,i kinda like what stranger said about valvoline premium blue,though,2mpg would sure be nice!
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wheathauler,.. i saw where you posted that you have a c12,how do you like that motor? how's the power,torqe,mpg,and reliability? i know they are a lot lighter and that extra weight would be nice.have you had yours long?
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They are light and power & torque is pretty good. The motor that was in it dropped a valve this april...shelled the engine. Put in used one and so far it's done all right. 6.5-7 mpg. I think it was a 2003 engine that was put in...had 400,000 on it. I have only put 13,000 on the engine but haven't seen many oil leaks.
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That was in a Dodge 2500 pickup with a V-10 engine. I don't know what it would do in a big engine, but would like to find out.dairyman Thanks this. -
Yep, as I stated previously valvoline could be a good oil. I don't know though I've used shell for a number of years.
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thanks for the info,was your original a c12 and if so,how many miles did you have on 'er when she dropped the valve? sorry for all the Q's, just would love to get a little lighter the next time. if i am taking too much space on your thread just tell me to shut-up and i willwheathauler said: ↑They are light and power & torque is pretty good. The motor that was in it dropped a valve this april...shelled the engine. Put in used one and so far it's done all right. 6.5-7 mpg. I think it was a 2003 engine that was put in...had 400,000 on it. I have only put 13,000 on the engine but haven't seen many oil leaks.Click to expand...
,i was just looking back over your thread today,and i am kinda ''hogging'' all your space,so if it is annoying ya'll just say so,i don't want to be a ''pain'',but i have sure enjoyed this thread,thanks for startin' it.
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Talk all you want it doesn't bother me. It's what's this thread is for information, venting, talking about your day, whatever.
This actually is the third C-12 it's had in it. Originally had c-12 and now two used engines. The truck has over million miles on it so not too bad. Dropping a valve could happen to any engine so won't hold that against it. It had around 720,000 when the valve dropped...mechanic I use, said get over 700,000 start thinking about rebuild. I thought later I should have put C-13 in but would have been more expensive. -
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thanks wheathauler, i just don't want to be a ''thread hog''. i agree on the valve dropping,could happen to any motor.you must be pretty happy with the c12 since you have put 2 more in. thats what i was fishi'n for,confidence in the motor your runni'n,thanks for the info. i have been runni'n this b model cat for almost 4 years full time,plus 9 more years just for myself at the dairy and confidence means a lot to me.wheathauler said: ↑Talk all you want it doesn't bother me. It's what's this thread is for information, venting, talking about your day, whatever.
This actually is the third C-12 it's had in it. Originally had c-12 and now two used engines. The truck has over million miles on it so not too bad. Dropping a valve could happen to any engine so won't hold that against it. It had around 720,000 when the valve dropped...mechanic I use, said get over 700,000 start thinking about rebuild. I thought later I should have put C-13 in but would have been more expensive.Click to expand...
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,and not to weary cause it would probably be me the next time