Amsoil info

HI Doug, my first recommendations are to change your oil to the AMSOIL 15W-40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Oil part # AME-04 (4 gallons) or the Series 3000 5W-30 HDD. Dealer/Preferred Customer wholesale cost for the 15W-40 is $69.40 (vs. $93.00 retail). Cases of quarts or 5 gallons are also available. The Series 3000 5W-30 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel oil is also an excellent choice and is a more fuel efficient type of diesel oil if you accumulate most of your miles on the highway. 4 Gallons of Series 3000 5W-30 HDD is part HDD-04 and the price is $106.60 Dealer/Preferred Customer wholesale (vs$136.80 retail).

Change the 15W-40 or the 5W-30 HDD oil at 25,000 mile drain intervals unless you plan to run it longer as validated via oil analysis testing. When you get close to 25,000 miles let me know and I'll help you with what you need and how to take a sample. If you would like to virtually eliminate oil changes then you can to install the Dual-Remote Filtration System (highly recommended). AMSOIL's BMK-15 unit does not include all the required extra parts for the Dodge Cummins, which are two 45 degree hydraulic fittings and two 10 foot sections of steel braided oil/air brake line. Please contact me when you are ready to do this and I can review specific details with you as well as the optimum mounting location.

For 2003 and newer models use AMSOIL Absolute Efficiency Air Filter EaA189 at a cost of $36.15 (vs. $47.45 retail). For 1994-2002 models use the AMSOIL Absolute Efficiency Air Filter EaA106 at a cost of $36.15 (vs. $47.45 retail). These filters are specified and guaranteed for 4 years or 100,000 miles. It utilizes nanofiber technology that absolutely no other company offers except AMSOIL. It outflows, stops more dirt and outperforms every other oil filter on the market.

Use the ATF-05 Synthetic Transmission Fluid at a cost of $115.50 (vs. $158.30 retail). Before installing change the trans filter and gasket. The AMSOIL ATF can be used for a minimum of 3 times longer than petroleum ATF under severe conditions. Under average conditions you can expect about 5 times longer (or more with oil analysis testing). An oil sample around 100,000 miles is recommended. Use a transmission fluid exchange machine to install AMSOIL ATF in the automatic transmission.

Use the Severe Gear 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lube (SVO-QT by the single quart at $8.10 wholesale pricing) in the front and rear axles. Capacities are in your owner's manual. You'll need around 8 quarts to do both the front and rear. I recommend Loctite "The Right Stuff" silicone for re-sealing the diff. covers available in auto parts stores & NAPA. If you have a limited slip differential, in most cases, you will not need to add friction modifier. In some cases if you do hear chatter on turns then you will need to install a bottle of AMSOIL Slip Lock friction modifier.

Use the Synthetic Heavy Duty Grease part # GHD-CR for the steering joints grease fittings & pitman arm. The ball joints are non-greaseable. When they eventually fail make sure to replace them with NAPA's Fleet Series greaseable ball joints. The GHD has moly in it which is especially good for impact loading as encountered in suspension components.

This should get you started. Don't become overwhelmed by all there is to do. Just do a little bit at a time and eventually you'll have everything converted over. Once you do you will have a much better performing and protected truck that should last far beyond what Dodge originally intended. Please contact me if you have any questions. I am here to assist you in using the very best AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants and Filtration Systems for your vehicle. One final thing: try and get as many products on one order as possible to keep your shipping costs down when you order from AMSOIL.

Both are excellent oils in terms of wear protection and performance. The 15W-40 is designed and engineered to provide 1,000,000 miles in over the road trucks before engine overhaul. It provides exceptional wear protection, performance and durability. The 5W-30 HDD is a fuel efficient diesel oil and is considered to be one of AMSOIL's most advanced chemistry products. It has a chemistry that no other oil has, anywhere. Either is an excellent choice for your Ford Powerstroke, GM Duramax or Dodge Cummins Turbodiesel. The 15W-40 has a pour point of minus 44 deg. F and the 5W-30 has a pour point of minus 60 deg. F. The flash point is 446 deg. F for both products. the Noack volatility of the 15W-40 is 6.6% and the 5W-30 HDD is 8.9%. The TBN (Total Base Number) of both products is 12 and both will provide exceptional acid neutralization of combustion by-products. Both the 15W-40 and 5W-30 HDD are 25,000 mile/1-year change interval lubricants.

The wear scar testing is performed at different loads, temperatures and RPM's therefore you cannot compare the two test results. The decision on which product to use can come down to personal choice. The 5W-30 does cost more than the 15W-40 and I tend to recommend it for people that spend more time on the highway than around town or short trips. It will provide for increased fuel economy over the 15W-40. My experience shows that the difference in fuel economy is generally in the 3-5% range over the 15W-40, depending on the vehicle and other lubricants used in the powertrain. The AMSOIL 15W-40 will provide a significant fuel economy increase over petroleum 15W-40.

I recommend the AME to all my excavating, logging, construction and other heavy diesel equipment accounts. I have used both the 15W-40 and the HDD in my Powerstrokes with excellent results and currently use the HDD. AMSOIL Series 3000 5W-30 HDD is the most advanced chemistry product AMSOIL offers It has the beefiest additive package of all AMSOIL motor oils and resists oil breakdown from heat, blow-by chemicals and oxygen up to 10 times longer than conventional oils. It is also an excellent severe duty fleet type oil for applications such as police and delivery fleets, however that does not mean that the AME is not also an excellent product but rather than the HDD is the "best of the best". I also use the 5W-30 HDD in all my gas engine trucks, small engines, generators, lawn equipment and snowblowers. The bottom line is that the choice, as I mentioned before, is mainly a personal decision. Whichever product you choose will be a wise decision and provide excellent protection and performance. If you want one oil for ALL your gas and diesel vehicles and equipment then the HDD is the best choice. Note that when used in a gas engine passenger car or light truck for non-commercial use it is a 25,000 mile/1-year oil. In commercial/severe duty use both the 15W-40 and 5W-30 HDD are 15,000 mile/1-year oils unless you are performing oil analysis and the results indicate you can use it beyond 15,000 miles.

In order to receive the benefits of purchasing AMSOIL products at wholesale prices, without becomming a Dealer, AMSOIL offers a Preferred Customer Program. With this program you can enroll for $20.00 per year or $10.00 for a 6-month trial membership, which entitles you to purchase products at wholesale prices, but not participate in the business opportunity portion of AMSOIL. At any time in the future should you decide to become a Dealer you can upgrade your membership for no charge by simply filling out some paperwork and paying the price difference between the PC membership and Dealer fee.

As a Preferred Customer you cannot establish retail and commercial accounts, receive commissions and bonuses and take advantages of the numerous other business opportunities available with AMSOIL, however you can purcahse products at rock bottom Wholesale Prices for your personal use as well as friends and family.

To become a Preferred Customer simply call 1-800-956-5695, and tell the phone operator you would like to become a Preferred Customer. You will need your charge card number handy when you call. When the operator asks for your Referral Number please tell them: 401037. If you do not provide the phone operator with your Referral Number (401037) you will be randomly placed in another Dealer's group and will not have access to my many years of product knowledge, vehicle engineering and lubrication experience. That's all there is to it. Now you are entitled to place an order and purchase products at wholesale prices.

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