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Thread: More MPG with synthetic? What do you think?
          
   
   

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    well when i change it over i'm going to use synthetic dextron 2 or 3 whatever it is in the tranny and transfercase$$$ synthetic 75-140w in the diffs$$$$ and moble 1 10w30 synthetic in the motor and switch to K&N filters$$$$ and still run my tire pressure at 40psi
    Derek Doble

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    Quote Originally Posted by DennyW
    Be careful, you don't want to use that unless it says you can. Seals, and parts act differently to some oils.
    true but it has no leaks now so it might later but it might not either
    Derek Doble

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    Quote Originally Posted by speedy55779
    well when i change it over i'm going to use synthetic dextron 2 or 3 whatever it is in the tranny and transfercase$$$ synthetic 75-140w in the diffs$$$$ and moble 1 10w30 synthetic in the motor and switch to K&N filters$$$$ and still run my tire pressure at 40psi
    Bet if ya look in the manual you should be running 5w20 or 5w30 oil in the engine..specially in you neck of the woods......

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    Quote Originally Posted by HWORRELL
    Bet if ya look in the manual you should be running 5w20 or 5w30 oil in the engine..specially in you neck of the woods......
    5w30 in winter 10w30 summer
    Derek Doble

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