Rattle at start up

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ThunderbirdJunkie

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It'll work, but not with the speed that it needs to.

The thinner oil can "change direction" better to deactivate the lifters on the MDS Hemi...best way ThunderbirdJunkie can 'splain
 

kb0nly

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Hmm interesting.. I will have to read some more on the subject...

Its a neat way to save gas and increase economy but shutting down some cylinders. What i find interesting is the engine doesn't feel like its loping or missing without those firing.
 

Marlon_JB2

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It definitely works wonders. My aunt had a '05 300C with the 5.7L Hemi (no less for her...) and she got pretty close to 30MPG occasionally, straight highway. Who would have thought a 5.7L V8 would get anywhere NEAR 30MPG!?
 

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Since my Durango is an 05, it doesn't have MDS. But I still got about 25 on the highway once....=D>
 

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It definitely works wonders. My aunt had a '05 300C with the 5.7L Hemi (no less for her...) and she got pretty close to 30MPG occasionally, straight highway. Who would have thought a 5.7L V8 would get anywhere NEAR 30MPG!?

My '86 Mustang GT 5.OL 5 speed can push 25-27 on the highway. :eek:
 
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