RE: Oil pressure

[Bill Paxton <wmp4@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Looks like an improvement.Although the properties that protect the engine are only the same as if it were 10w-30. That's why 20w-50 gives you more protection

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From: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jacob Fox
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 6:38 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Oil pressure


So this is what it shows going down the road with 30w. I don't think it's that bad though considering the age...what do y'all think? 


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On Aug 9, 2011, at 3:16 PM, Bill M <y1topbanana73@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I think that's why God made 20W-50!!! VR1 is what I use.
> 
> Bill M
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> On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Eric Sturgis <ericsturgis@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> I run 30w in the sumer here in WA state and 10-30 if it is going to 
>> be below 10 degrees and I think I will drive my car.  If I don't 
>> think I will drive it, it's just the 30w.  I've got great oil presure in a 51 year old motor.
>> 
>> 10-30 in warm wether does make the presure drop like a rock in the 
>> ocean though, I saw this when the wether warmed up before I 
>> remembered it had thin oil in it.  My motor is a 1962 361 V-8
>> 
>> Eric
>> 
>> On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 12:19 PM, Jacob Fox <imfast101@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I didn't know that. That might even help it run better. Damn I just 
>>> had an oil change haha
>>> 
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>>> On Aug 9, 2011, at 1:51 PM, Bill Paxton <wmp4@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>> If anything 20-50 is a little thicker but it has a higher rating 
>>> equal to straight 50w. If your engine is tired it may boost your 
>>> compression a bit
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>>> [mailto:1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jacob Fox
>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 2:45 PM
>>> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: Re: Oil pressure
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> It's just an occasional vehicle to drive when I'm tired of driving 
>>> my new truck. I hate to put 20-50 in it cause man that's some thick 
>>> stuff! I ran it in the elco but I guess it was fine cause I never 
>>> had problems. It never...EVER get below 20 down here. So y'all think I should run the 20-50?
>>> Will it hurt it after 40 years of 10-30? I was always very nervous 
>>> and cautious about what I put in my motors, I want them to last! I 
>>> can't just rebuild a motor lol not near the stuff or the time I used 
>>> to...or money haha ever since I bought a house :/
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Aug 9, 2011, at 1:16 PM, Dodger7998@xxxxxxx wrote:
>>> 
>>> The whole oil issue revolves around wether your car is and 
>>> occasional vehicle, daily driver local, daily driver long distance,  
>>> or daily racer,,,, your present situation should be good on all but 
>>> severe driving habits,,,,,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> In a message dated 8/9/2011 12:16:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time, 
>>> imfast101@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>>> 
>>> Well What are yalls opinions on a thicker oil than 10-30? Being that 
>>> it's only cold really 2 mnths out the year. I hate to change 
>>> viscosities if it's gonna hurt it down the road
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Aug 9, 2011, at 11:01 AM, Joseph Lemire <jlemire426@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>> my old shop instructor always said "it only takes 8lbs to fill the 
>>> lifters' lol
>>> 
>>> On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 10:38 AM, <Dodger7998@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>> to dark for me to make out anything,,,,,,,,but as your describing 
>>> it, it sounds low,,,,, not a dangerous low, and not unusual for a 
>>> 40+ year old engine, it will more than likely run for ever and not 
>>> be harmed as long as it has some pressure and only driven on the 
>>> street, I would worry if it were constantly being driven at 4500+ 
>>> RPM
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> In a message dated 8/9/2011 9:28:17 A.M. Central Daylight Time, 
>>> imfast101@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>>> 
>>> So after getting my motor good and hot, after driving, at idle my 
>>> oil pressure gauge shows at the second line from left. I'm including 
>>> a pic...let me know if it's too small ima make it small for people 
>>> without cable. I just wanna know if that's not good. It comes up a 
>>> Bit while driving or giving gas. It doesn't have pressures on it so 
>>> idk what pressure that line is. I figured someone would know what 
>>> that is...and if that's good or not. Thanks in advance!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> <image.jpeg>
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