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KC4X4
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9/09/2002
14:04:51
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My local Wally World (WalMart) has the 5 qt. jugs of Mobil1 for 17.88. I would like to stock up but am wondering just how long this stuff will last sitting on a shelf in my garage?
Thanks!
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yates-in-DE
GenIII
9/09/2002
14:06:20
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till hell freezes over.
Later,
MyVW Killer
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Gentleman
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2002
15:24:36
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Shop other WalMarts, the supers in my area are cheaper than the regulars, like $14.50
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AmsoilSponsor
DakotaEnthusiast
9/09/2002
15:33:21
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KC4X4,
Technically, engine oils have shelf lives of four to five years.
However, as years come and go, unused engine oils can become obsolete and fail to meet the technical requirements of current engines.
Therefore, don't "overstock" with the hope of using the oil in a 2007 model, since today's oil's may not be formulated to meet the requirements set for the new engines.
Steven Roark , Amsoil Dealer , Proud Sponsor of DodgeDakotas.com
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils, Lubricants, Filtration, and Truck Care Products
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Knobbyman
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9/09/2002
15:33:48
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Make sure that's the full synthetic because I've NEVER been able to find it that cheep... **runs to wally world**.
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KC4X4
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2002
15:54:03
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Definitely the full synthetic! I've been looking for the 5qt jugs for some time. My local Wal-Mart is a supercenter. Today was the first time they had these in stock. The one quart bottles are nearly $5, so this was quite a savings.
Glad to know this stuff is safe to keep awhile. I may go buy 4 or 5 jugs for the next few oil changes.
THANKS!
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2002
15:55:13
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That equals $3.58 a qt. plus tax.
How long can you leave Mobil1 in the crankcase?
Dr.D
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Art
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2002
16:25:20
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Amsoil sponser or DR D,what does Amsoil recommend for the power steering fluid in a 01 Dakota,I have all my fluids changed except for the power steering,I`m thinking the ATF should be good for it aswell,Do you guys have a cross reference book?
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Dakaty
GenIII
9/09/2002
17:36:27
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I just bought three 5 quart jugs for 17.88 each (WallMart).
I wish I could find them for 14.50. I would probably but a dozen!
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sandman
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2002
18:00:32
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Art I published a TSB a couple of weeks back dealing with just this issue.It basicly says to change all power steering fluids over to ATF+4 spec. fluids as it is supior in both hot and cold extreme temps then the older 7176 Hydralic Power steering fluid. They recomend that the system be flushed and refilled with ATF+4 the first time the system needs to be serviced. The TSB indicated that the two fluids were compatiable. The easiest way to do this is to unhook the low pressure side (return side) from the resorvoir and place it in a large container. Start truck up and at idle it will be pumping the fluid into your container quickly. You keep adding fresh fluid like Amsoil ATF to the resovoir. Once fresh fluid begins to flow shut off truck. reattach hose and fill resovoir. This works best with two people. I on the other hand just suctioned the resovoir out and filled it up with Amsoil ATF+4. I will do this about 3 or 4 more time in the comeing mounths untill it is all replaced with ATF+4. I noticed a big improvement in the feel of the power steering. It is alot smoother and is more responsive.
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DakotaDan
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9/09/2002
18:10:10
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Guy's keep your eye on Wal-Mart, I to seen the 17.88 special one time there and bought 2 jugs, 2 weeks later they had it for 15.10 as a clearance needless to say I got 5 jugs that time. This was like 6 mo. ago, I was looking at it Sat. evening and they had it for 17.88 a jug back on the shelves.
Dan
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2002
18:38:51
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Art,
The AMSOIL ATF is what you would use in your Dakota. It is very hard to get all of the fluid out of a power steering system but you can get the majority out.
NOTE :
A Rack and Pinion Steering System will last so much longer when using Synthetic ATF.
Dr. D
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Art
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2002
22:50:03
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Thanks Sandman and DrD,I will get some more Amsoil ATF and do the service
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