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bucky
Explorer II
Jun 01, 2018

Word is out on L4 as standard full size pickup engine for GM

Reported in May 21st issue of Automotive News. L4 with 310 HP will be standard engine in upcoming full size Chevy and GMC pickups. GM expects that the V8 will be the overwhelming choice however. The...
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FishOnOne
Nomad
Jun 02, 2018
Turtle n Peeps wrote:
Oil can cause detonation issues especially with questionable ring seal but I would like to see what % of detonation issues it causes. My "guess" is less than 10% where fuel causes 90% of the issues.



I don't know what the percentage is but it's enough for the EPA to specify a new oil rating of SN Plus to combat the problem.

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