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  1. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    This is my thought as well. However doesn't explain why this doesn't happen when I use the other oils like Redline and Liquimoly. Also doesn't the oil drain down into the sump after you switch the engine off? So if that is the case, it should tick on every start. But it doesn't. Only just after...
  2. knightjp

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    If it happened the first time I used Mobil 1 FS 0W40, then I'd would agree. But this happened on all 3 times that I used it. Its only for 2 -3 seconds on the initial start. Completely smooth and silent the rest of the time. All the times, the oil change procedure was the same - filled the new...
  3. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    Well, each time I have done the oil change, I drive it to the mechanic's shop, he changes the oil while I wait and then I drive back. All 3 times with the Mobil, it ticked. Whereas with Liquimoly Molygen and Redline, it didn't. I wonder if it was the 0w40 because that was the only 0w40 I've...
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  5. knightjp

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    I would not say it, if I had not heard it myself. My mechanic wasn't worried about it though. He said it was normal and to be expected. I used Mobil 1 FS 0w40, 3 times and all 3 times, it ticked for 2 seconds on initial startup. This is interesting. Probably should be the mandatory initial...
  6. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    Hope the Valvoline All Climate 5w30 I just bought for the next oil change has a good additive package.
  7. knightjp

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    I'm not sure. The engine ticks for 2 - 3 seconds on the initial start up right after the oil change. We put in good oil into the new filter when putting it in. I use the large Mopar filter because that is the only one available to me here in Dubai. The oil was Mobil 1 FS 0w40. For you guys in...
  8. knightjp

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    It would appear that Amsoil XL might be better than SS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjboMOK43OY&t=1786s I was thinking about using PUP 0W40 on my 5.7. But seeing that it gives it a slight tick on startup, nope, that is not for me. Its one of the reasons I'm trying to avoid Mobil1 0W40; even...
  9. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    How many quarts in a case?
  10. knightjp

    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    The moly in the Castrol Edge report is quite high compared to ****** samples that were tested on BITOG. Any additives were used? The report makes mention of MoS2.
  11. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    So as I understand it, 10W30 will take longer to get through the whole engine on a cold start, but will lubricate the same or better than a 5W30. Am I right?
  12. knightjp

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    No Rain? https://www.weatherandradar.com/weather-news/dangerous-floods-hit-dubai-with-more-than-a-years-worth-of-rain--a13b8d94-30e9-4043-808c-a4e0089fb7c5 Usually, we do get rain once or twice a year and the city spends quite a bit on desalination and usage of sewage treatment. The treated...
  13. knightjp

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    https://www.dodgetalk.com/posts/505148/ I came across this answer in reflection to oil choice based on the climate. I'm not sure what he is saying.. 10W30 is better for hotter climates because it is thinner or is 5W30 better.. So far running 5W30 seems good enough, but of 10W30 has an edge...
  14. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    I've used it as an engine oil flush. Did this just before I put in the Liquimoly Molygen. Seemed to work. Nothing bad happened. Some people have negative things to say about Seafoam being used in modern engines.
  15. knightjp

    23 2500 6.4 hemi tick? Dealer says they can’t hear it.

    Listening to the sound on the videos, it just sounded like you had a noisy engine, rather than the dreaded "Hemi tick". I ought to know, having faced it 3 times myself. For a moment, I thought that it might be an exhaust leak from where and could be the header bolt issue, which isn't serious...
  16. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    What’s the difference in between this and Biotech?
  17. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    Saw that video ages ago. He does good work; although doesn't seem to be a fan of Mobil1. I guess that isn't going to sit right with some BITOG members. Valvoline makes great products, but with nothing much to go on, I'll have to try it on my engine and find out. Having changed the lifters now, I...
  18. knightjp

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    There's a post on BITOG about Valvoline All Climate not having any moly at all. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/valvoline-all-climate.11574/page-2 Of course this is back in 2005 and I have no UOA or anything to prove it. Would anyone run an oil knowing that it has 0 moly in it? Edit...
  19. knightjp

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    I think so.. Looking at two different sites.. Two different product ranges. USA - https://www.valvolineglobal.com/en/motor-oil/ Middle East and Africa - https://www.valvolineglobal.com/en-mea/motor-oil/ Would be great if Valvoline had a the same products for everyone, all over the world. I...
  20. knightjp

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    Very true @Hemi395. A Silent engine is the goal I suppose. Came out of a local supermarket last week and walked past a Chrysler 300C. The car was on and idling, but it literally made no sound. I went to put the shopping in my truck and come back to ask the dude what engine oil he was using. But...
  21. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    The first thing that came to mind when you said "Alice". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUy83PKjkOI
  22. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    Its cheap too. Approx 74 USD for 16 litres. I'm just wondering if the additive package is as good as Valvoline Advanced 5w30. I'm wondering if this or Havoline Pro DS 5w30 would be good. Havoline UOAs.. OK.. Not a Hemi engine, but gives an idea of what to expect.
  23. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    As someone who works for a private jet company, nope that will never happen. Rules don't apply to Elites.
  24. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    According to the Valvoline dealer here in Dubai, there is no Vavoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5w30 in their lineup. They get products from Vavoline's global line which is. Valvoline Synpower 5w30 Valvoline All Climate 5w30 I've attached their data sheets. Any idea how these stack up compared to...
  25. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    I'm not a U.S. citizen and I've never been to Cali, but as an outsider looking in, its sad to see such a beautiful state turning into a garbage heap. That's enough of that. Anyone ever used or tried this oil?
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