Recent Content by Frank A. Wilson

I was told that it starts to degrade after 5 years. Should I just use a synthetic or synthetic mix?

Where do I find the date of production for Delo 400 LE?

Thank you for th info. I’ve got a lot to learn. The more I drive my ‘98 24 valve the more I want to drive it.

Thank you for your thoughts. I’ll try synthetics once I ue up all the oil I have.

Thanks much. I live in Spokane, Wa. Whether not unlike yours. I won’t fix something that’s not broken.

Thank you. Sounds like very good advice.

Having recently inherited a ‘98.5 24 valve 3500 4x4 dually, with just over 100k miles. I haven’t even changed the oil yet. Is there a best brand of diesel fuel to use? Best brand of oil? Any additives to the diesel or oil I should add to maintain a health truck? All suggestions greatly...

Bought the valve cover oil pan blanket, installed and they work. Reduced the decibel level from 95 to about 75. Not great but okay. Thanks for the advice.

Thank you for the info about Advanced Thermal Products. I called this morning and even though the office was closed someone answered. I ended up having a 20 minute conversation with Tim Thompson. It was great. We’re going to talk more on Monday. I’ll send some pics. He’ll fabricate and send it...

I just inherited my father-in-law’s ‘98 dodge diesel 24 valve 4X4 supercab dually. While cleaning out his garage I found 16 unopened gallons of oil in the original cartons. Should I use it, donate it to a mission that restores cars for charity to sell, and use a modern synthetic oil. If I do...

It is a 3500 and thank you for the suggestions. I will check out Advanced Thermal Products tomorrow. I love this group. I have never belonged to a online group before but I am loving this one for timely responses, and the helpful and most courteous responses. You may have converted a 50 year...

Along with the truck came a 11 ft Lance cab over and a 22 ft pontoon fishing boat. I haven’t put the Lance on it yet or towed the boat. Now that spring is here I’ll have to. Wish me luck.

I just inherited my father-in-law’s ‘98 24 valve SLT Laramie 4x4 super cab duality which he bought new. I have never owned a diesel anything! It has 107,000 miles on it. He took very good care of it.it is 100 % stock except for the extendable mirrors. What should I do to take good care of it...