You have asked a question for which you will get as many different opinions
are there are people who answer - we all have our pet theories, and most of
us have stories to back up our bias. You already know mine, so I won't
repeat myself and start that whole argument again.
I think most of us will agree that if your engine is in top notch condition,
it will run great on any type oil you put in it. If it is tired, or worn
out to the point where the oil pressure is so low that the lifters clack
when the engine is hot, the engine needs to be rebuilt, and no type of oil
is going to make that problem disappear.
Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel M Wing" <imp1983@xxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 6:11 PM
Subject: IML: An oily question
> Hi,
>
> I have an oil question, and you can reply privately if you want.
>
> I know that 30w oil is recommended by most for an older engine,
> and race engines use it too.
>
> But, what is not so good about using multi- viscosity oil?
>
> Isn't it supposed to change with the temperature? When the
> engine is cold, it is thinner so that it is easier to start and get it
> pumping. But, when it's hot, doesn't the viscosity go up, making
> it in effect 'thicker'? (Try starting your car at -10 degrees F and
> tell me 30w is better.)
>
> Also, I have always thought that synthetic oils are supposed to be
> far superior to other oils, because it doesn't break down as fast,
> and it clings to the engine parts longer, providing better lubrication
> at initial startup. Or, is this a bunch of hype?
>
> Just curious. No oil wars please (unless in the mid east).
>
> Dan Wing
> Marcy, NY USA
>
> imp1983@xxxxxxxx
>
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