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Old 03-04-2012, 09:41 AM   #79
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Default Synthetic Oil

I have good luck with synthetic oils. I try to keep my vehicles at least 10 years and longer. I have a 2001 Cherokee and a '98 Dodge Dakota. Both running strong with no power train failures. When I change the transmission and gear oils to synthetic, I notice better gas mileage. The transmission shift a bit more dramatic but I got use to it. I'm all for extended oil and filter change.

As for truck manufacturer, I've been involved in fleet purchase and maintenance for the construction industry since the '70's. We had all kinds of trucks. Brands are only worth what the dealers make of it. As I said before the GMC dealer and the Dodge dealer were the only ones that back their products. As far as maintenance costs, Ford is last on the list due to rust and electrical problems. GMC, Chevy and Toyotas are in the middle and Dodge has the best maintenance records. Mostly because the Dodge dealer gives us a lot of maintenance perks.
Unfortunately the dealers are in the Concord area, south.
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