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The Lube Page

D&J Diversified, LLC

Certified Lubrication Specialist, STLE

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Date: 3/18/18 - #43

TOPICS:
  • Classic and antique cars
  • Anti-wear additives, catalytic converters, cam shafts
  • Zinc and prosperous in motor oil
  • Hydraulic roller lifters, lubrication and 20 weight oil

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Date: 3/11/18 - #42

TOPICS:
  • Benefit of becoming an Amsoil Dealer
  • European car SAPS ratings
QUESTIONS:
  • GDI and intake valve buildup and problems
  • 2007 V8 Mountaineer towing oil, 5w-20 or 5w-30?
  • Gear lube?
  • 2015 BMW M4, turbo, inline 6-cylinder engine. Which oil?

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Date: 3/4/18 - #41

TOPICS:
  • How Amsoil dealerships work
  • Changing transmission fluid
QUESTIONS:
  • 3.5L Ford Taurus using 0w-20 in hot climates?
  • What about variable cam timing?

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Date: 2/25/18 - #40

TOPICS:
  • Using racing oil in your automobile
  • History of Amsoil, INC
  • Using blended oils or semi-synthetic
  • Transmissions
QUESTIONS:
  • 2017 Kia Sportage 2.4L GDI engine, gasoline direct injected. 5w-30?
  • Trying Amsoil in a Ford F150 for the first time
  • 2012 Ford Focus, should I use a full or semi synthetic?

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Date: 2/11/18 - #39

TOPICS:
  • Oil basestocks and additives
  • Gas to liquid oil
  • Fake synthetic oils
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Date: 2/4/18 - #38

TOPICS:
  • Motor oil specifications in your owners manual
  • How to determine oil quality
  • Oil life monitoring systems
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Date: 1/21/18 - #37

TOPICS:
  • Motor oil specs for European vehicles
  • How to know which oil to put in your car
  • Burning or consuming motor oil
  • Oil change intervals and effective cost
QUESTIONS:
  • Do classic car and hot rod engines need zinc?

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Date: 1/14/18 - #36

TOPICS:
  • Oil oxidation and service life
QUESTIONS:
  • How is synthetic superior to petroleum oil?

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Date: 1/7/18 - #35

TOPICS:
  • Motor oil for winter
  • High temperature and oxidation's effect on engine oil
QUESTIONS:
  • How to decide which oil I should use in my car or truck?
  • Which oil should I use in my VW 2011 2L 4-cyl CC with 100k miles?
  • Which oil is best for a 2008 F-150 5.4L with 170k miles?

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Date: 12/24/17 - #34

TOPICS:
  • 16 weight oil
  • Oil for older and high mileage vehicles
  • Gasoline stabilizer, cleaner, and ethanol separator additive and injector cleaner
QUESTIONS:
  • How do I understand oil specifications? 
  • Which synthetic oils are best?
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Date: 12/17/17 - #33

TOPICS:
  • How automotive technology has changed
  • Motor oil quality standards
QUESTIONS:
  • Which oil is best for a 2012 Lincoln MKS V-6?
  • How to order Amsoil?
  • Which oil for 1972 Lincoln Continental?
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Date: 12/10/17 - #32

TOPICS:
  • 2-stroke synthetic oil
  • Outboard boat engine and snowmobile lubrication
  • Power equipment lubrication, chainsaws, mowers, etc
  • High performance 4-stroke outboard and snowmobile engine oil

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Date: 12/3/17 - #31

TOPICS:
  • The difference between motorcycle and car oil
  • Why motorcycles need a specific type of oil
  • Japanese and metric motorcycle oil, scooter
QUESTIONS:
  • Dirtbike transmission oil?
  • 2-stroke oil?
  • Switching to Amsoil from Mobil 1 in Corvette
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Date: 11/26/17 - #30

TOPICS:
  • Hydrocracked petroleum vs synthetic oil
  • What is real synthetic oil?
  • What oil is inferior?
  • When to ignore the manufacturer's recommendation
  • Using heavier weight oil in older vehicles, high mileage, oil consumption

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Date: 11/19/17 - #29

TOPICS:
  • Substandard motor oil
  • European automotive engine oil
QUESTIONS:
  • Oil formulations and performance quality
  • Why is Amsoil the best oil on the market?
  • Over 100,000 miles transitioning to synthetic motor oil? 
  • Best oil for Ford Shelby GT 350, 5w-50? 
  • Which oil should I use for my Silverado with 260,000?
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Date: 11/12/17 - #28

TOPICS:
  • XW-20 / XW-30 What does this mean 
  • Explanation of SAE Viscosity System 
  • API Classification System Purpose of going to lighter weight oils 
  • Discussion of 20 weight oils and limits of performance 
  • Normal and Intermittent range for engine oils 
  • Proper viscosity for optimum bearing lubrication 
  • Variable valve timing systems oiling requirements 
  • Caution on low quality synthetics and fraudulent oils
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Date: 11/05/17 - #27

TOPICS:
  • VW Turbo Diesel 
  • High mileage Euro Diesels 
  • Ultra-Low Sulfur diesel
  • Diesel Lubricity 
  • Diesel Injector performance 
  • DPF / Regeneration 
  • ATF as a diesel additive 
  • Bypass Filter System 
  • Turbo lubrication
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Date: 10/29/17 - #26

TOPICS:
  • Diesel engine technology 
  • Early diesel engine problems 
  • Injector advances 
  • Exhaust system / DPF / SCR / EGR 
  • Urea treatment for NOX 
  • Diesel Oil / Quality / Necessity 
  • Oil classifications explained 
  • European Oils explained
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Date: 10/22/17 - #25

TOPICS:
  • Transmission ATF fluid specifications
  • Manual transmission gear lube vs ATF
  • Proper trans gear lube for brass synchronizers GL-4
  • GL-4 Gear Lube vs GL-5
  • CVT transmission fluids
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Date: 10/15/17 - #24

TOPICS:
  • Personal experience with Amsoil
  • Technical changes requiring changes to motor oils
  • European oils / ACEA / not the same as API
  • Zinc and phosphorous in motor oil
  • Variable valve timing and the oil requirements

Questions:
  • How to get more life out of a VW GTI with more than 100,000 miles?
  • Is it wise to purchase a Jag with 185,000 miles?
  • What is considered an older car that needs higher levels of zinc and phosphorous?
  • What is the best oil for a Ford Fusion in Phoenix AZ?
  • Where can you find Amsoil products?
  • Lexus SUV recommendations?


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