Testimonials
Tom Devanney extended his 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport's life using LE's Monolec® Tetra-Syn™ Engine Oil.
key takeaways
Challenge
In 2003, Tom sought advice from LE to upgrade his Rodeo Sport’s lubricant to a dealer-recommended synthetic option, aiming to extend the vehicle’s lifespan.
LE solution
Monolec® Tetra-Syn™ Engine Oil (8531) is a fully synthetic engine oil with a premium additive package that surpasses API and OEM standards, offering enhanced fuel economy, emission system protection, and engine cleanliness.
Results
Tom Devanney’s 2002 Rodeo Sport, using LE products and K&N filters, has surpassed 101,563 miles without performance issues or repairs, extending oil change intervals and potentially saving on maintenance costs.
I use everything else LE – transmission fluid, power fluid (steering), both front and rear differential fluid and engine oil. If LE makes it, I use it.
- Tom Devanney, Vehicle Owner
Customer Profile
Tom Devanney of Emmett, Idaho, is the owner of a 2002 Rodeo Sport and has worked closely with his Lubrication Engineers consultant since 2003. As an individual customer, he has extensive experience with LE products and uses them exclusively for maintenance on his personal vehicles.
Application
Tom drives his 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport V6 daily on a diverse range of terrain throughout Idaho. The vehicle’s standard features include four-wheel ABS brakes, five-link rear suspension, and white-face rally gauges. In addition, it has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds.
Challenge
The Rodeo Sport left the dealership with a dealer-recommended synthetic lubricant. Tom knew from past experience he wanted to extend the life of his vehicle, which meant upgrading the lubricant used to keep it running. In the summer of 2003, he consulted with LE on how to make this happen.
LE Solution
The local LE lubrication consultant at the time recommended LE’s high-performance synthetic engine oil to replace the synthetic blend currently in use. Tom used that LE engine oil for several years until new lubrication consultant Briggs Miller recommended Monolec® Tetra-Syn™ Engine Oil (8531), which had replaced the previous LE engine oil.
Monolec Tetra-Syn Engine Oil is a 100 percent synthetic gasoline engine oil that outperforms many commercially available passenger car engine oils and exceeds the minimum standards set by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and most OEMs. LE incorporated a premium additive package in 8531, including its proprietary Monolec® wear-reducing additive, to deliver fuel economy, protect emission systems, keep engines clean, and minimize deposits.
Results
At the time of this writing, the Rodeo Sport has 101,563 miles on it, and Tom hasn’t had any issues with performance or maintenance since switching to LE products. Other Rodeo Sports have reported problems beginning at around 85,000 miles.
“With LE, my 2002 Rodeo Sport has never had an engine malfunction, loss of performance, or repair of any kind. When I changed the timing belt, the belt was fine. I could have gone another 50,000 miles. The inside of the engine looked brand new and perfectly clean,” said Tom Devanney, vehicle owner.
Tom continued, “I use K&N air and oil filters, and change the oil filter with every oil change. I use everything else LE – transmission fluid, power fluid (steering), both front and rear differential fluid, and engine oil. If LE makes it, I use it.”
In addition to premium performance, the LE engine oil allowed Tom to extend drain intervals so he could drive his vehicle longer before an oil change was needed.