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    Cracked Piston solutions?

    I never said I "mixed/matched" pistons. I replaced all of them with upgraded pistons. Only an idiot (IMO) would tear their engine down, and only replace 5 out of 8 pistons, with different type pistons. I'd think that was common sense.
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    Cracked Piston solutions?

    I'm currently having my LML (no tune, deleted, normal usage, 123,000mi) rebuilt due to a blown gasket. During the job, 5 pistons were found to have minor cracks, so they're being replaced with Mahle Motorsport delipped versions. (Mahle also supplies/makes the OEM pistons for GM). In the...
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    Cracked Piston solutions?

    I'm currently having my LML (no tune, deleted, normal usage, 123,000mi) rebuilt due to a blown gasket. During the job, 5 pistons were found to have minor cracks, so they're being replaced with Mahle Motorsport delipped versions. (Mahle also supplies/makes the OEM pistons for GM). In the...
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    Hot Shot Secret vs Optilube

    Interesting, you mentioned you knew about the test, even told me how old it was... But you need me to show it to you? Here's the study I referenced, originally funded by users of The Diesel Place. https://ahto42.planet.ee/lubricity%20additive%20study%20results.pdf For the record I just shared...
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    Hot Shot Secret vs Optilube

    If you've got facts, I'd love to hear 'em. "Major changes" tells me little.
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    Hot Shot Secret vs Optilube

    When I learned about the CP4 issues, I took steps to mitigate it. We use our truck to haul our home (a truck camper) around the country, so reliability is a must. We installed a lift pump, and began using Opti-Lube (at 90,000 mi) after a lot of research. A big selling point for me, was that...
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