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  1. Anybody using Rotella T6?

    Shell Rotella T6 5w40 no longer carries the API gas engine rating. Only Shell T6 5w30 has a mix fleet rating. Stick with oils with the SN+ and GM Dexo1 Gen2 rating for LSPI mitigation with reduced calcium levels.
  2. Anybody using Rotella T6?

    Primary goal for automotive engineers today is to meet CAFE ratings. Nothing to do on which oil is better for the engine but to follow the corporate policy in meeting CAFE. That's why we see 0w16 and 0w20 recommendations here in the US yet in other parts of the world the same engines will use a...
  3. Anybody using Rotella T6?

    Just a heads up Chevron Delo 400 XSP 5w40 SN+ and Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5w40 SN rated for gasoline engines.
  4. Ranger's 2.3L 4-cyl vs. Colorado's 3.6L V6

    The only reason I would buy a Colorado is for the Duramax. I prefer low end grunt vs. high end HP. That's why I'm driving a F150 with the 2.7L and not the 5.0L V8.
  5. Hard Folding Tonneau Covers

    I have a Lomax on my F150. Great cover and excellent customer service.
  6. Ecoboost Requires Warmup Before Driving?

    Complete BS. It's a good idea not to go beat on any forced induction engine while it's still cold though.
  7. Risk with Tuners?

    Personally I would only stick with tuners that retains the OAR. Won't be as aggressive power wise compared to other tuners with OAR disabled but does give extra protection if you get bad fuel, mismatched fuel or when premium isn't available.
  8. Ranger Wildtrack VS Ranger Raptor

    I particularly like the Wildtrak DV8 conversion.
  9. Waterless detailing

    I'm using Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax mixed with distilled water in a spray bottle for spot cleaning. https://optimumcarcare.com/product/optimum-no-rinse-wash-wax1
  10. ODBII Auto Start/Stop Eliminator - $129

    Like Forscan it's disabling the BMS hence the warning message on the display at startup. Can do the same by simply unplugging the connector from the BMS sensor on the battery.
  11. ODBII Auto Start/Stop Eliminator - $129

    From what I have read it actually programs the ECM much like using Forscan. So it can be removed after programming and no other intervention is required.
  12. Effect of start/stop on turbo?

    Should be minimal for normal driving since the turbo is liquid cooled. Little risk of bearing coking using synthetic oil. Towing is different story but A.S.S. should automatically be disabled when in Tow/Haul mode (at least it does on the F150). With that said I did disable A.S.S. on my truck.
  13. Biggest tires, no lift?

    Before cutting the crash bars try using a hydraulic ram to spread the bars out for the additional clearance.
  14. Stock Exhaust Looks Horrible

    To give an idea here's my old Ram 2500 with black exhaust and a smoked chrome exhaust tip from Flo-Pro.
  15. Wax/Paint Protection

    How do you like the hybrid ceramic wax? Thinking of switching over from Turtle Wax Ice once depleted.
  16. What car/truck are you replacing with the new Ranger?

    I put around 160k miles on a 1990 Supercab with the 4.0L and never had that issue. Only issues I had is with the valve covers leaking, A/C lines leaking and the rear ABS module failing.
  17. Detailing Time

    303 Aerospace does a good job of covering up the scuff marks.


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