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The Lube Page

D&J Diversified, LLC

Certified Lubrication Specialist, STLE

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Date: 12/30/18 - #71

TOPICS:

How are gas prices determined?

QUESTIONS:
  • What is LSPI, Low Speed Pre-Igition, and how to prevent it?
  • How to identify junk oil
  • What is diesel regeneration and diesel particulate filters? (DPF)
  • Can I use 5w-30 when 5w-20 is required?

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Date: 12/16/18 - #70

QUESTIONS:
  • Why are they making direct injected gasoline engines?
  • How to know if you're getting real synthetic oil?
  • Can high quality petroleum oil have extended drain intervals?
  • How can synthetic oil justify the cost?
  • Best oil for an older Mustang?
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Date: 12/9/18 - #69

TOPICS:
  • Lubrication for electric vehicles

QUESTIONS:
  • Best fluid to use in CVT transmission?
  • Differences between DOT 5, 4, and 3 brake fluid?
  • Lithium complex grease vs synthetic grease?
  • Is it safe to use CK-4 oil rating in a 1995 Dodge Cummins Diesel truck?
  • What are the best fuel additives for cleaning direct injected gas engines?
  • Small engine oil for UTV and ATV?
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Date: 12/2/18 - #68

TOPICS:
  • 0w-16 viscosity in Honda and Toyotas
  • Why oil bottle labels mean nothing
QUESTIONS:
  • Can a conventional oil filter be used with Amsoil
  • What is the best oil for a 2017 Kia Sportage with 2.4l DGI engine
  • 2012 Ford Focus, should I use a full or semi synthetic
  • 5w-20 Honda recommendation
  • What is the difference in 20w-50 and 5w-30?
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Date: 11/11/18 - #66

QUESTIONS:
  • How big is a micron in regards to filtration?
  • Does Amsoil make an aviation motor oil?
  • Using synthetic grease after conventional grease (compatibility)
  • Does low cetane cause rough running diesel?
  • Using CJ-4 in older diesel trucks
  • Which oil is best for model airplanes with a 2 stroke engine
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Date: 10/28/18 - #65

TOPICS:
  • Why motor oil filtration matters
  • Filter micron ratings: gasoline vs diesel

QUESTIONS:
  • 0w-16 motor oil for Hondas
  • Motor oil for airboats
  • 1992 Chevy 6.5 turbo-diesel using CK-4 diesel oil?
  • Using 2-cycle 100:1 oil in chainsaws
  • Can the same oil be run in multiple Ford Powerstrokes?
  • Will a 25,000 oil change interval void the car warranty?
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Date: 10/21/18 - #64

TOPICS:
  • Why is oil getting more expensive?

QUESTIONS:
  • Difference between octane and cetane?
  • Winterizing Harley Davidson motorcycle
  • What is an OAT anti-freeze or coolant?
  • Which synthetic should I use for my Toyota?
  • Which synthetic motor oils meet the API specs?
  • Which oil is best for snowmobiles?
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Date: 10/14/18 - #63

TOPICS:
  • Effects of 15% ethanol approval

QUESTIONS:
  • Should an engine flush be used when changing oil?
  • Difference between 20w-50 and 5w-30 motor oils?
  • Mixing synthetic with petroleum motor oil for a gentle transition?
  • Diesel truck with urea tank lubrication
  • Difference in 75w-90 or 75w-140 gear lubes?
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Date: 10/7/18 - #62

TOPICS:
  • Bottle labels - full synthetic or not
  • How synthetic motor oil is defined
  • Hydrocracked oil vs PAO synthetic

QUESTIONS:
  • Will modern API spec oil work in a 1968 Chevy Pickup with 327cu V8 cyl engine?
  • What is the best oil for a dual diesel powered 30ft boat?
  • Is 0w-16 oil required for Hondas?
  • How is CVT transmission fluid different?
  • Why is synthetic oil better in the winter?
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Date: 9/30/18 - #61

TOPICS:
  • Effects of fuel dilution on motor oil
  • GM Dexos spec
  • Sludge, varnish, and how oxygen oxidizes motor oil
  • Eliminating moisture from your motor oil
QUESTIONS:
  • What is the best oil for a 2017 Kia Sportage with 2.4l DGI engine?
  • Toyota 10,000 mile or 1 year oil required change interval
  • Can petroleum oil be as good as synthetic oil?
  • Toyota Rav4, 5w-30 motor oil 6 month 6,000 mile change interval
  • Will modern API spec oil work in a 1968 Chevy Pickup with 327cu V8 cyl engine?
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Date:9/9/18 - #60

TOPICS:
  • Effects of fuel dilution on motor oil
  • GM Dexos spec
  • Sludge, varnish, and how oxygen oxidizes motor oil
  • Eliminating moisture from your motor oil
QUESTIONS:
  • What is the best oil for a 2017 Kia Sportage with 2.4l DGI engine?
  • Toyota 10,000 mile or 1 year oil required change interval
  • Can petroleum oil be as good as synthetic oil?
  • Toyota Rav4, 5w-30 motor oil 6 month 6,000 mile change interval
  • Will modern API spec oil work in a 1968 Chevy Pickup with 327cu V8 cyl engine?
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Date: 8/26/18 - #59

TOPICS:
  • Increasing prices of motor oil
  • PCV and oil vaporization
QUESTIONS:
  • 2017 Ford Powerstroke Diesel using 5w-30 in cold weather
  • Hydraulic oil gets hot and malfunctions
  • 2012 Toyota Camry, 160k miles, how to stop oil consumption?
  • Best cold weather oil - 5w-30 or 0w-30?
  • 2014 Chevy pickup, best lube for rear differential chatter
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Date: 8/19/18 - #58

TOPICS:
  • Low sulfur diesel
QUESTIONS:
  • 2002 Dodge Diesel pickup, which oil should be used? CK-4 or CI-4+?
  • T4-stroke snow mobile motor oil
  • Using petroleum or synthetic in bass boat with 150 Evinrude outboard motor
  • Additives for motor oil in 1960 muscle cars, protecting lifters and lifters with SN+ rated motor oil
  • Amsoil motor oil 1 year or 25,000 mile warranty
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Date: 8/12/18 - #57

TOPICS:
  • Using synthetic oils to improve fuel economy
QUESTIONS:
  • Why does low speed pre-ignition apply to direct injected engines?
  • Best lubricant for UTVs?
  • Harley sliding roller bearings
  • Using CK4 rated motor oil in older diesel tractors?
  • European specific motor oil for 2014 Mercedes
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Date: 8/5/18 - #56

TOPICS:
  • Low speed pre-ignition and direct injection
  • Pour point depressants
  • Power control valves
QUESTIONS:
  • Can diesel motor oil be used in a gasoline engine?
  • Mobil 1 vs Amsoil 25,000 mile oil change interval
  • 5w-30 petroleum vs synthetic in cold weather
  • Synthetic lubrication for snowmobiles
  • Which oil is best for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro with 350 engine?
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Date: 7/29/18 - #55

TOPICS:
  • How to buy Amsoil at wholesale
  • Understanding high quality lubricants
  • How to become an Amsoil Dealer
QUESTIONS:
  • Upgrading old high mileage cars to synthetic motor oil
  • Mower and 2-cycle lawn equipment lubrication to beat the heat
  • Best oil for 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle with 396cu V8
  • 2005 Chevy Duramax Diesel, use CK4 rated oil?
  • Can synthetic make my bike run cooler?
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Date: 7/15/18 - #54

TOPICS:
  • Lubrication and cleaning for direct injection gasoline engines
  • Variable valve timing
  • Using 30 weight oil when 20 weight oil is called for
QUESTIONS:
  • Using a GL-4 gear lube In transmission?
  • Using 0w-16 in a Honda
  • UTV and ATV engine oils
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Date: 7/8/18 - #53

TOPICS:
  • Understanding oil filter specs, microns, flow rate, medium
  • Moisture and oxidation in motor oil
QUESTIONS:
  • Why do synthetic motor oils have a 1 year drain interval?
  • How to use idle time to measure oil drain intervals?
  • Which oil is best for a marine twin in-board with 454 Chevy engines?
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Date: 7/1/18 - #52

TOPICS:
  • How synthetic oil saves you money
  • Motor oil and heat transfer inside the engine
  • Uniform molecular structure
QUESTIONS:
  • Using heavier oil in hot climates?
  • Can Amsoil solve heat and compression problems in Harley Davidsons?
  • Lubrication for ATVs
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Date: 6/10/18 - #51

TOPICS:
  • Baja off road racing lubrication
QUESTIONS:
  • Which transmission fluid for car with lots of idling time?
  • Which synthetic CVT transmission fluid should I use?
  • Using GL-5 gear lube when GL-4 is called for?
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Date: 5/27/18 - #50

TOPICS:
  • Buying Amsoil factory direct
  • Gear lube and differential life span
  • Oil oxidation over time
  • Motor oil filtration
QUESTIONS:
  • Can Amsoil guarantee a 25,000 mile oil change interval?
  • Can high quality petroleum oil perform as well as synthetic oil?
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Date: 5/20/18 - #49

TOPICS:
  • What oil bottle labels mean
  • Understanding viscosity
  • Variable valve timing
  • Lubrication for roller cams and lifters
QUESTIONS:
  • 2013 Ford Edge with lots of idle time and replacement engine
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Date: 5/6/18 - #48

TOPICS:
  • Oil base stocks and additives for different applications
  • Turbo diesel engines and appropriate oils
QUESTIONS:
  • Why do I need a slip-lock additive in a positive traction rear end?
  • How can Amsoil recommend a 25,000 mile oil change interval?
  • Why can't petroleum oil have extended drain intervals?
  • 2003 and 2017 Ford Powerstroke Diesel, can I run the same oil in both?
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Date: 4/29/18 - #47

TOPICS:
  • 0w-16 weight oil
  • Buying cheap oil
QUESTIONS:
  • Difference between ATF, gear lubes, and synchromesh transmission oils
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Date: 4/22/18 - #46

TOPICS:
  • Classic car insurance
  • Certification of oil additives and fuel additives
  • Octane ratings and additives
  • Injector cleaning additives
QUESTIONS:
  • Why are 2-cycle motor oil ratios different for each application?
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Date: 4/8/18 - #45

TOPICS:
  • Extended drain intervals
  • Costs of an oil change
QUESTIONS:
  • Is synthetic oil too expensive?
  • Oil for 2018 Ford Power Stroke Diesel?
  • Do I have to use synthetic in my new Toyota?
  • Extended drain intervals in low mileage cars?
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