Soot control is the most important part, the other is the extra additives for lubrication.
Used to be more zinc, but now I think they use boron.
It also dosen't break down as fast as the regular oil under heavy use.
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noJeeps 2001 duramax Frank - new headlights
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Used to be more zinc, but now I think they use boron.
It also dosen't break down as fast as the regular oil under heavy use.
Well, Frank is out of commission again 
After I replaced the idler arm, pitman arm and all the power steering hoses, the brake booster decided to take a crap, as in the seals are puking fluid to tune of half a pint a day.
At least it waited until I got home from a 2 week trip to my parents in Montana. Ran great the whole time and got great economy, 20.9 mpg on the way home.
After I replaced the idler arm, pitman arm and all the power steering hoses, the brake booster decided to take a crap, as in the seals are puking fluid to tune of half a pint a day.
At least it waited until I got home from a 2 week trip to my parents in Montana. Ran great the whole time and got great economy, 20.9 mpg on the way home.
You going to do the master cylinder also
No need to, it holds brake pressure fine.
The booster blew the seal inside where the pushrod is. Not as difficult a job as I thought it would be.
Nor as expensive, only $120 from summit after the core return.
I thought it'd be a lot more than that. Been putting off repairing mine.
I pulled off all the badges and trim yesterday, and today I got most of the way through getting the tape residue off the body. Found one area of concern, underneath the fuel filler, but I think it's still salvageable. I like the cleaner appearance 
I got a '14+ tailgate badge to put on my tailgate, but I may not...
The chrome on the grille crossbar is peeling, so I want to vinyl wrap it white and also wrap the front bowtie, either white or gold. If I go gold, I'll put the rear tie on, if I go white, I'll leave the rear off. What do you guys think?
The chrome on the grille crossbar is peeling, so I want to vinyl wrap it white and also wrap the front bowtie, either white or gold. If I go gold, I'll put the rear tie on, if I go white, I'll leave the rear off. What do you guys think?
Also, I have a reason to buy tow mirrors now... 
I think both the bowtie and the plate are backwards.
Also also, I want to relocate the Duramax badge to either the fender or the hood, much like the new trucks have them. Which do you guys think looks better?
I had to use selfie mode to see where I was aiming...
I've been happy with the tow mirrors I got from A1 auto...
This wasn't supposed to be a project vehicle...
...and so it begins
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I personally don't like badges or stickers.
I like the clean look.
I like all the factory badges and side moulding.
Just me.
Looks good though Riley. Nice and clean!
Did the smoke quit?
Just me.
Looks good though Riley. Nice and clean!
Did the smoke quit?
I put some Amsoil oil conditioner stuff in and both consumption and the smoke have died down. It's not gone, but is almost not there anymore. I think actual diesel oil will fix it. Hopefully.
