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I was going to say, I run 15w40 almost always, heck, I even ran it like that last winter (i know, I know) but if 5w40 really is that harmless.....shoot, maybe its time to switch to it. I currently use Rotella T6 Synthetic Oil

Off topic. As of last week, every morning the temperature of when I start the 6.2 up has been around 25-35°F though it does go up to 45-50°F by mid-day. When would be a good time to switch to 5w40 or 10w30 oil? Im in SD, and the winters here (which is approaching) are brutal, so im trying to...

Well boys. I should state, the engine compression test eas done (if i remember correctly, as its been 2 years) on the back of a pickup, on its side (obviously the motor was off). That motor was.....yeah... As for the differentials, I replaced both fluids, cleaned up the gears with brake...

The spare 6.2 motor: As ive mentioned before, the 6.2 in my 1990 K5 was swapped out of a 1985 K5 itself, when I bought my (90)K5, the other (85) K5 came with it aswell, though we couldnt keep the other (85) K5, nor there was much to salvage (interior was wet and had mold) we yanked the motor...

Hey yall. A few updates since my last post: Differential fluid change Revisiting the spare 6.2 Motor (1990 varient) Differential update: Changed the Differential fluid on the K5, rear one looked a bit milky, while the front one looked decent (both me and suburban bro looked at it), figured id...

Let me know if it worked or not, wouldnt be the first time its messed up

Ill add you in sir

I have 3.73 gears with 33 inch tires and a 4L60E for reference

Honestly sir, the 6.2 Group Chat (a separate entity from the Diesel Subreddit) is truly free of the things that plague most subreddits. To the others here who have Reddit, Id really be great if you all commented (or send me privately) your usernames on there so I can add you to the chat, the GC...

Well boys, the trip was a success Attached in the link is the following: Better cold start video The 6.2 that hit triple digits in velocity Fuel mileage stats from the fuel app https://photos.app.goo.gl/YuFUrCBTJfaaap4TA Let me know what yall think

Minneapolis cold start https://photos.app.goo.gl/daniPNXx2JARiCCQA

Well sirs, the trip is so far a success, the 6.2 meet up went well https://www.reddit.com/r/Diesel/s/WbSgp3PAaY Speaking off, if yall have Reddit, please let me know, as the 6.2 GC is ever growing and it could greatly use your knowledge on these motors

Reached a quarter tank, fueling up now. Odometer currently: 285061 Gallons filled: 25.6 Fuel tank: 31 gallons

Not sure if its just me or not, but I swear my mileage isnt the best this time Started at 284719 Current reading is 285023 Fuel level: From Rapid to Minneapolis is 8 hours, my average speed was 85-90MPH, I have 4 hours left

Guages currently: https://photos.app.goo.gl/72Wym5S1ghGxRoy49

Well sirs, Headed out to Minneapolis now Odometer: 284719

Hey yall. To answer your question, I do currently have a mechanical lift pump, its actually new(ish), only a few months old as earlier in the year (winter months) it had actually failed and was sucking air in, ever since it being replaced, it has not surged the way it used to before, i even did...

Thanks for the advice on Power Steering pump sirs. Wonder from where (assuming i really do have air intrusion), swear I dont have any leaks. Welp, im possibly headed to Minneapolis this weekend apparently (9 hours) so im now getting the K5 ready for yet another long distance trip

Finally back from a Temp assignment, someone was.....not happy to see me haha https://photos.app.goo.gl/oq7tJrHghNuicmoe7

Well, actually got that sorted out, thankfully. Question now: 1. Power steering lines are leaking (pretty badly too), what's a decent line kit out there? On that note, what's a good Power Steering Pump replacement aswell? May as well if im getting back there 2. Looks like the pitman arm may...