[Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the October 2009 issue of Grassroots Mototsports.]
For most of the motoring public, picking the right oil is easy: Simply follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. No matter what the make and model, trusty engineers have already determined the right viscosity for that particular car. Whether it’s 5W30 or 10W-whatever, the information is in the …
If only we had a member here who offered those types of services.
RE cold temps causing problems while using 20W50.
I was running 20W50 in an "enhanced" 289 in a '65 Mustang. Once morning it was 25 degrees F; unusual for the city in the Deep South where I lived. I started the engine and it blew out the seal on the oil filter. The oil pressure gauge, a real one with a small copper tubing routed to the engine, went all the way left for an instant then went to zero when the blow out happened. And I quickly shut off the engine at that point.
bobzilla said:If only we had a member here who offered those types of services.
Bobzilla, do your services include HDEO recommendations? I'm curious if I can still run Delvac, Delo or Rotella T4 dino oils in my 7.3 and 6.0 diesel since they're not on the approved Ford diesel oil spec (WSS-M2C171-F1) anymore. Apparently something about the CJ-4/CK-4 spec change. Am I just overthinking this?
nothing like a good ol oil thread...
Choosing thr correct weight oil is a function of:
block material
rod material
bearing clearances
expected oil operating temperature range
I use the chart below and consult with the shop that builds the short block to make sure we are using the correct weight oil.
Now that this decade is over a decade old, I'd love to see Bob in an article talking about Oil, would also be neat to honor a member's business.
WillG80 said:bobzilla said:If only we had a member here who offered those types of services.
Bobzilla, do your services include HDEO recommendations? I'm curious if I can still run Delvac, Delo or Rotella T4 dino oils in my 7.3 and 6.0 diesel since they're not on the approved Ford diesel oil spec (WSS-M2C171-F1) anymore. Apparently something about the CJ-4/CK-4 spec change. Am I just overthinking this?
nothing like a good ol oil thread...
Things have been a bit crazy the last couple months and I completely missed this. PM me and I'll do my best to answer any questions you got.
grover said:Now that this decade is over a decade old, I'd love to see Bob in an article talking about Oil, would also be neat to honor a member's business.
I appreciate that. I missed one from March in here. Silly day job making me miss things.
Day jobs are lame, I can relate.
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