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Clevite 77
Dodge Dakota
11/29/2001
00:03:27
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Has anyone tried that "Z-Max" product? it's suposed to be oil that "soaks" into the metal, for better cold starts the stuff seems pretty good and they give you a 150,000 drive train warranty with it if it fails, I'm sure there's fine print, like the truck has to be bran new type-a-thing.
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Zaurusman
Dodge Dakota
11/29/2001
23:39:55
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Tried it, and it doesn't even PRETEND to make a difference. As such, there has to be a loophole in the warranty as well. "Better cold starts" is also Slick50's shtick, and both companies are full of the brown semi-solids. Personally, I let my truck idle for at least half a minute on a cold day and drive off slow and easy until it's warmed a bit and the oil's circulating nicely therefore. I also let it idle for ten minutes in the morning - the latter results in a toasty interior when I'm done with breakfast!
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Zaurusman
'98 RC Red Sport V6 5spd 3.21 15x8's
http://www.tiborsrealm.com/Dakota/Index.htm
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andrew
Dodge Dakota
11/30/2001
00:04:11
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I do something similar but I only let mine idle for 2-3 minutes but then again it doesnt really get below 40F too often and even thats cold. 10 minutes eh? carefull it doesnt get stolen while you eatin; your hotcakes in the mornin' :)
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Zaurusman
Dodge Dakota
11/30/2001
07:50:09
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I keep it locked while it's warming up, relying on the keyless to get me back in, but I've often had moments of concern walking away from it. Talk about potential egg on my face when the insurance company asks how it was stolen! ;-)
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Zaurusman
'98 RC Red Sport V6 5spd 3.21 15x8's
http://www.tiborsrealm.com/Dakota/Index.htm
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R Niznick
Dodge Dakota
11/30/2001
09:26:54
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I used to let my truck warm-up and rely on keyless entry until my f$#@k'n battery died in the key, then I was miserable. By the way, I live in Chicago and it was January....very friggin cold!!!!!! Mopar or No Car!!
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andrew
Dodge Dakota
11/30/2001
10:25:10
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Egg on your face, LOL!!!
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