Could you just go to a thinner oil if need be?
This brings up a question I've been meaning to ask. I just had my oil
changed when I got my truck inspected (I told my dad not to get it changed,
but since he paid, who am I to complain :-) ) Anyway, the owner of the shop
put in 15w40 (as oppossed to my 5w30). He mentioned that the thinner oils
don't provide as much protection and cause premature wear. I've known this
guy for a while and I know he uses this stuff in everything, even his sprint
cars that he runs, so I'm inclined to believe what he says, but I've heard a
number of opinions on this and was wondering what people on the list have to
say... Thanks in advance.
-Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 10:31 AM
Subject: RE: DML: Re: V6'ers with Superchargers
>
> To make it easy:
>
> Cooler temp = slightly thicker oil under normal operating conditions
> (more wear on the bearings - nothing that Synthetic can't take care of
> though), slightly richer mixture (produces carbon buildup - nothing that
> a regular cleaning schedule can't prevent)), and plugs that "could
> possibly" foul quicker (I change mine every 5000 miles).
>
> 180 is optimum for the Magnum V8's...but the V6 seems to like the 160
> temp. (Again, we'll find out over the next week to see how she runs.)
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 9:06 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Re: V6'ers with Superchargers
>
>
> Huh? Please explain.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Ransom T Holbrook
> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 6:56 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: V6'ers with Superchargers
>
>
> Hasn't anyone considered the added wear to the cylinder walls and rings
> going with a cooler t-stat on a daily driver?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 9:11 AM
> Subject: RE: DML: Re: V6'ers with Superchargers
>
>
> >
> > The PCM goes into Closed Loop as low as 90 degrees (Shane Mosley
> > pointed that out and I tested it). Marty has apparently installed
> > 160's into a few S/C'd V6's and none of them trip the MIL. It may be
> > a V6 thing.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Jon Smith
> > Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2001 9:38 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Re: V6'ers with Superchargers
> >
> >
> > How'd you get around the MIL Bernd? If I recall it sets one if the
> > motor does not reach 168-171 degrees??
> >
> > --
> > _______________
> > Jon Smith
> > Raleigh, NC
> > www.fast4x4.net
> > '94 CC 4x4 318
> > 344rwhp/424rwtq
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >
> >
>
>
>
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