My brother passed away, his 2003 2500 HD is mine now. it has 166k miles. I've already put a new steering gear box and pump in it. Fuel Filter, Air filter...I hear "old school" owners talk about adding 2 cycle oil to every tank full. This is overwhelming, please go easy on this old newbie...
2 cycle oil for a fuel additive?
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Sorry for your loss, and welcome to the forum.
2 cycle is the old school and can cause problems with emissions intact engines. Recommend an additive like Power Service, Stanadyne, or Hotshots...etc. It all depends on what you are willing to pay, what is available in your area and the temperature/weather.
I run Stanadyne year round additive(blue label "all season") so I am covered for the winter (Maryland) and to add lubricity; then about every 6 months or so run a course of Hotshots Diesel extreme.
Hit up the search function on the forum for "fuel additives".
2 cycle is the old school and can cause problems with emissions intact engines. Recommend an additive like Power Service, Stanadyne, or Hotshots...etc. It all depends on what you are willing to pay, what is available in your area and the temperature/weather.
I run Stanadyne year round additive(blue label "all season") so I am covered for the winter (Maryland) and to add lubricity; then about every 6 months or so run a course of Hotshots Diesel extreme.
Hit up the search function on the forum for "fuel additives".
You're fine running some 2cycle oil in your LB7 if you want. Make sure its TC-W3 rated. Most find SuperTech at Wallymart works fine.
correct the two stroke as a good lubricator; however, depending on the temperatures in winter you will need to add an anti-gelling additive.
depending on what brand he uses, you might be surprised on how well 2 stroke oil helps with gelling.
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I ran 2 stroke in my LB7. (1) pint per tank of fuel. Wally World stuff, blue jug. It would idle smoother, and my last set of injectors lasted WAY longer than the previous (3) sets.
I've thought about running it in the LML, but haven't yet.
Just my experience.
I've thought about running it in the LML, but haven't yet.
Just my experience.
Another Question, I do not know the maintenance history of the truck. I have plans to drain the fluid out of the rear end, should I use a special weight oil? Synthetic? How about the U- joints and that big A transmission?
Thank you all for your knowledge. I truly need it.......
Thank you all for your knowledge. I truly need it.......
75w-90. Only use 140 if you two heavy in the heat often. Synthetic or not is up to you. Obviously synthetic will normally be the better choice
U-joints, check for play. May need to disconnect one end to feel the slop. Otherwise no lube points unless someone replaced them with aftermarket
For the Allison, you want Dexron 3. don't loose the magnet on the filter
U-joints, check for play. May need to disconnect one end to feel the slop. Otherwise no lube points unless someone replaced them with aftermarket
For the Allison, you want Dexron 3. don't loose the magnet on the filter