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: Run Synthetic or Not!


AHON
03-19-2008, 07:32 PM
My dad just bought a 06 LLY truck that has 70,000 on the clock and is wanting to switch over to Amsoil Syntec, would it be okay to do that with 70,000 miles? I told him i wouldn't think it would hurt anything, but wanted to get some feedback and see if anyone has ran syntec with that many miles and if they have had any problems?

Thanks guys Chad

dentman4054
03-19-2008, 07:47 PM
the more synthetic the better, and 70K isnt that many miles for a D or gasser :)

72blazer
03-19-2008, 08:15 PM
doing it on my LBZ with ~29500 miles.

Bammer
03-19-2008, 09:05 PM
Without hesitation DO IT!!

CtChevy427
03-19-2008, 09:17 PM
Make the change its painless.

Heath
03-19-2008, 09:18 PM
Never too late. As long as it's currently mechanically sound, no problems.

DirtyMax58
03-19-2008, 09:19 PM
im getting ready to do the same. any suggestions on the fluids? has too be CJ-4 oil for me (LMM) but what about the diffs and everything?

DirtyMax58
03-19-2008, 09:19 PM
and yes, Heath, you're still at the top of my list. just lookin for suggestions

Heath
03-19-2008, 09:28 PM
Ya, the diffs should be done sooner than later. If I didn't have amsoil, mobil 1 would be in there.
Tranny and tcase can wait a while unless you just want the synthetic in there.

dnewton3
03-20-2008, 06:37 AM
OP: no problem switching over to "synthetics" now, sooner, later, or never.

BTW: Heath, that's what I like about you. Clearly you have a preference, as a vendor of Amsoil. But you are at least open-minded and willing to offer fair advice, even when concerning the competition. Amsoil makes great products; but they don't make sense for all people for all applications.

Bammer
03-20-2008, 07:23 AM
OP: no problem switching over to "synthetics" now, sooner, later, or never.

BTW: Heath, that's what I like about you. Clearly you have a preference, as a vendor of Amsoil. But you are at least open-minded and willing to offer fair advice, even when concerning the competition. Amsoil makes great products; but they don't make sense for all people for all applications.


X2 in regards to Heath... Fair and balanced...A stand up guy! :exactly:

DirtyMax58
03-20-2008, 09:39 AM
i agree as well! Heath's a great guy and very helpful!

Arkapigdiesel
03-20-2008, 02:45 PM
OP: no problem switching over to "synthetics" now, sooner, later, or never.

BTW: Heath, that's what I like about you. Clearly you have a preference, as a vendor of Amsoil. But you are at least open-minded and willing to offer fair advice, even when concerning the competition. Amsoil makes great products; but they don't make sense for all people for all applications.
Agreed. Amsoil gets a bad rap, mainly due to the reps out there that where clown shoes.

Heath where's regular shoes thankfully :D