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Posted: 2/23/2020 7:53:54 PM EDT
About 5 years ago I won 8qt of 0w20 dexos amsoil. Finally used it today in my 17 Silverado.

Did I just kill my truck?

Did I just add 50hp?
Link Posted: 2/23/2020 7:56:01 PM EDT
[#1]
Not going to hurt
Not going to help

Id never buy it
Link Posted: 2/23/2020 8:05:58 PM EDT
[#2]
Amsoil is good stuff.

Neither... however, the "good" I get is longer oil change intervals.
Link Posted: 2/23/2020 8:06:49 PM EDT
[#3]
Uhhh, which engine?

5 years ago it would be Dexos 1 Gen 1.  So it wouldn’t be formulated for LSPI.  So if you’re running a turbocharged engine it could be an issue.
Link Posted: 2/23/2020 8:08:17 PM EDT
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Uhhh, which engine?

5 years ago it would be Dexos 1 Gen 1.  So it wouldn’t be formulated for LSPI.  So if you’re running a turbocharged engine it could be an issue.
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5.3

I'm not fancy enough for a turbo.
Link Posted: 2/23/2020 8:09:41 PM EDT
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5.3

I'm not fancy enough for a turbo.
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Uhhh, which engine?

5 years ago it would be Dexos 1 Gen 1.  So it wouldn’t be formulated for LSPI.  So if you’re running a turbocharged engine it could be an issue.
5.3

I'm not fancy enough for a turbo.
Your fine.

Dexos Gen 1 / API SN products had more calcium in it.  With turbo charged engines it caused LSPI events. (Insert ecobomb jokes here.) Non turbo you’re fine.
Link Posted: 2/23/2020 8:58:03 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/24/2020 12:31:37 AM EDT
[#7]
Taste it.
If it taste like oil you're good to go.
If it taste like wine, drain it.
Link Posted: 2/24/2020 11:13:19 AM EDT
[#8]
You are going to be selling Amway next week
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