Date sent: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 00:38:33 -0500
From: Patrick and Kelly Engram <shetland@erols.com>
To: DML <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Subject: DML: K&N Filter stuff, kinda long
Send reply to: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> All right! I've been monitoring this K&N filter stuff and have read
> enough to throw my $0.02 in!
> Why do you think Dodge motors are known for high levels of silicone in
> their oil in new engines? (This was stated by the guy testing the oil to
> be normal for a new Dodge V8) Would it be because Dodge uses silicone RTV
> (also known as Permatex) to seal their intake to the block on the end
> rails. Come on now, silicone doesnt float around in the air and get
> sucked into your engine and end up getting past the rings and into the
> oil. It is there because oils used today are detergents and the oil
> sloshes around and gets on the end seals (which like to leak after 50,000
> miles anyway) and picks up silicone that way. So, dont blame the silicone
> problem (if it really is causing a problem) on the K&N or any other filter
> for that matter. I would like to see a test done with a stock air filter.
> I'd bet my truck you get the same readings. Common sense.
He said Silicon (no "e"). Silicon is used in many Aluminum castings
(such as pistons). Silicone (with an "e") is used as a sealant and as
a "bust enhancement" ;-). Some Silicon in the oil is normal on a
newer engine.
|{eith R. Phelps
Cat..... the other white meat.
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