if it has a non roller cam don't run 10w30 and the lighter oils with the
"sunburst logo"
>From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <fasstdak@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>Subject: RE: DML: 408 Oil Pressure question
>Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 07:52:36 -0600
>
>
>On a new engine...there's really no need to run a 15w40 oil. A simple
>10w30
>(or in colder climates - 5w30) is more than plenty. Remember, new engine =
>closer tolerances. Run a thicker oil and you risk starvation in the
>bearing
>surfaces in colder areas (let alone on cold startup).
>
>- Bernd
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of BARRY OLIVER
>Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 10:03 AM
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: Re: DML: 408 Oil Pressure question
>
>
>
>I have noticed more change than that just by switching oil brands and
>weights... Some oil [delo 400 15w-40] gives me so much pressure it makes
>me
>nervous, others [like M1 10w30] seem awful low on the scale.. Try going 2-3
>oil changes with the same oil, it should be consistant...
>
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