Automakers Lengthen Oil Change Intervals
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From: Eeyore on 29 Mar 2007 08:51 Steve Barker wrote: > What the manufacturer recommends has nothing to do with proper lubrication. > It has to do with meeting MPG standards. Bwahahahahahaaha ! We have another Aunt Judy. Graham
From: Eeyore on 29 Mar 2007 08:52 Brent P wrote: > In article <pb7m031m123p78ksrcc3qf7svpki52rqor(a)4ax.com>, clare at snyder.on.ca wrote: > > On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:05:37 -0500, tetraethylleadREMOVETHIS(a)yahoo.com > > (Brent P) wrote: > > > >>In article <460ad725$0$27206$742ec2ed(a)news.sonic.net>, SMS wrote: > >>> Steve Barker wrote: > >>>> I'm a regular guy (retired) with 4 vehicles that always have, and always > >>>> will, get 3k oil changes on straight 30 weight oil. > >> > >>> This will increase the engine wear at start-up, though if you're in a > >>> hot climate it won't be too bad. Just make sure that it's a detergent > >>> SAE 30, not non-detergent, as both are available. > >> > >>There are some engines with small oil passages where it's probably not a > >>good idea at all. > > > Not an engine built that can't run straight 30 if the temps don't drop > > below something like 55-60F. > > Funny how the same people who demand that 3,000 mile oil changes are > needed just to prevent engine damage feel that changing oil weight from > recommended is just fine and dandy. Afterall, the engine was extensively > tested by the manufacturer with the weight of oil specified.... and you > just 'know' what will work 'better' in it without so much as engineering > drawings of it. > > I'll stick with the recommended weight oil, as I know there are small > passages in it and I'd rather be sure everything got oil. Especially when the engine's cold and wear is high (precisely where multi-grades score). Graham
From: Eeyore on 29 Mar 2007 08:55 Steve Barker wrote: > Where are these so called "small" passageways? The smallest clearances > involved are the cam bearings, and they get the oil first. And the basic > engine block technology hasn't changed for 50 years or more. The oil squirt hole on con rods so equipped is tiny. Graham
From: Eeyore on 29 Mar 2007 08:56 Steve Barker wrote: > Wrong, just Wrong. Top-posting in indeed wrong you utter cretin. Graham
From: Eeyore on 29 Mar 2007 08:57
Brent P wrote: > Steve Barker wrote: > > Wrong, just Wrong. > > In which universe? Not in this one. > > Here's a hint... oil coolers use the coolant to cool the oil. Mine uses air cooling. Graham |