Fluids and filtration discussion

[SCOTTYINWV]

Synthetic has always held up at the very least a little better. An the filter should catch any particulate matter. So a good filter is always the way to go.

Tyler/T-Unit

Strictly Wix filters. Cutouts of them speaks for itself IMO. I would rather use cheap oil and a wix than the other way around them. I usually budget well for routine maintenance. I don't like to skimp there. Helps to get free cases of fluids too.... Sometimes even free wix filters too....

 

[Sampuppy1]

Strictly Wix filters. Cutouts of them speaks for itself IMO. I would rather use cheap oil and a wix than the other way around them. I usually budget well for routine maintenance. I don't like to skimp there. Helps to get free cases of fluids too.... Sometimes even free wix filters too....

Dry starts and detergent content is also a big deal too.


Tyler/T-Unit

 

[SCOTTYINWV]

Unsure of dry starts, although there isn't any lifter tic, not even on an absolute cold starts.

Detergent quality shouldn't be an issue either, 3k changes.

 

[SCOTTYINWV]

Double post...

 

[tailpipe51]

engine oil: quakerstate high milage 10W30

engine coolant: green lol

tranny: idk its red im guessin amsoil since my uncle did it (same with t case and diffs)

air fiter: K&N

oil filter: K&N

 

[5spd Z71]

Engine oil: valvoline high mileage 10w30

Oil filter: AC Delco

Trans fluid: royal purple synchromesh. Although I think next time I need to change it, I'll switch to GM synchromesh.

Engine coolant: Prestone. Green stuff.

Rear end fluid: royal purple, forgot what weight I used.

Transfer case: never changed it so whatever happens to be in there lol

Front diff: again never changed it so I have no idea lol

 

[VorTecxas]

Castrol Full Synthetic 10W40 with Delco filter every 2500-3000 (haven't reached the first change on this engine yet).
80/20 Dexcool/distilled water
DOT3 whatever-is-in-the-shop-at-the-time. Still have to do a flush and THEN I'll be picky on fluid. Thoughts on DOT5? I am running Hydroboost and am doing a rear disc swap
Castrol high-mile DEXVI (most of the fluid came out during the swap).
Castrol full synthetic 80W-90 (G80 locker, works PERFECT except for the new grinding noise after that drunk ***** hit me)
Power steering got Castrol DEXVI when I topped it off after the swap. Probably going to flush it and fill with the same.
Washer Fluid - Blue. I actually had to flush it. Because my brother thought it would be funny to pour blue Gatorade in there instead. @$$hole.

 

[94Sierra4x4]

Castrol Full Synthetic 10W40 with Delco filter every 2500-3000 (haven't reached the first change on this engine yet).
80/20 Dexcool/distilled water
DOT3 whatever-is-in-the-shop-at-the-time. Still have to do a flush and THEN I'll be picky on fluid. Thoughts on DOT5? I am running Hydroboost and am doing a rear disc swap
Castrol high-mile DEXVI (most of the fluid came out during the swap).
Castrol full synthetic 80W-90 (G80 locker, works PERFECT except for the new grinding noise after that drunk ***** hit me)
Power steering got Castrol DEXVI when I topped it off after the swap. Probably going to flush it and fill with the same.
Washer Fluid - Blue. I actually had to flush it. Because my brother thought it would be funny to pour blue Gatorade in there instead. @$$hole.

Lmao, I've done the blue gatorade.. definitely an arsehole move.

 

[West Mi Mudder]

Hey Tyler, i don't know if this was asked already, but why do you run ATF in your power steering reservoir?

 

[Sampuppy1]

That's what it calls for. I may drain it when I do the tranny/tcase and switch it to synthetic. I'm guessing its because power steering is high pressure and involves gears turning. And it doesn't have a filter so the detergent content needs to be bumped up. best I can do as far as bs'ing is concerned. What does the blue Gatorade do?


Tyler/T-Unit