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New D2. First lengthy inspection after buying sight unseen

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Old 04-13-2020, 09:19 PM
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I used to run that 20/50w Valvoline oil in my 94 RRC until it got very hard to find, and then I found out about the 15/40 Rotella which I personally like better. It's not as thick as the 20/50w and it's SO much easier to find basically anywhere.
 
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Old 04-14-2020, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Extinct
Good oil, very expensive relative to the diesel oil, .
Originally Posted by Best4x4
I used to run that 20/50w Valvoline oil in my 94 RRC until it got very hard to find, and then I found out about the 15/40 Rotella which I personally like better. It's not as thick as the 20/50w and it's SO much easier to find basically anywhere.
Both good points and I know I can get the Rotella at WallyWorld........I'll have to consider switching back


 
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Old 04-14-2020, 01:53 PM
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The factory radio is nothing special and I would bin it for something more modern. Make sure it has pre-amp outputs if you do.

Also great to see your engine has preserved the underside of the vehicle with a layer of oil. I think that's why my Disco is as rust-free as it is.

Like many on this forum, I use Rotella 15W-40, and you can't beat the price versus the level of detergents in it. Dump some Seafoam in when you change it.

The other thing I would do is take a wire wheel to that rust on the frame and then spray paint it with a rust converter immediately. I then spray the frame with Fluid Film every winter to protect it from road salt. It's really something you need to stay on top of.
 
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