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I didn't know this about newer engine oils.
Though the oils have improved over the years, the newer oils can
actually damage your engine. http://carlyle.uslakes.info/News/Article.asp?ID=1137 They pulled the zinc out of oils when engines went to roller camshafts. Makes me wonder about my 140 Mercruiser (1983) an my 350 GM (1977) |
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I didn't know this about newer engine oils.
On Feb 5, 6:26*pm, Tim wrote:
Though the oils have improved over the years, the newer oils can actually damage your engine. http://carlyle.uslakes.info/News/Article.asp?ID=1137 They pulled the zinc out of oils when engines went to roller camshafts. Makes me wonder about my 140 Mercruiser (1983) an my 350 GM (1977) Dont you use straight 30 weight? Or are you talking about 10W30? |
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I didn't know this about newer engine oils.
On Feb 5, 6:03*pm, "*e#c" wrote:
On Feb 5, 6:26*pm, Tim wrote: Though the oils have improved over the years, the newer oils can actually damage your engine. http://carlyle.uslakes.info/News/Article.asp?ID=1137 They pulled the zinc out of oils when engines went to roller camshafts. Makes me wonder about my 140 Mercruiser (1983) an my 350 GM (1977) Dont you use straight 30 weight? Or are you talking about 10W30? I suppose I should ahve said they can damage an older engine. I usually run Havaline 15-40 in just about everything. |
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I didn't know this about newer engine oils.
On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:14:41 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote: On Feb 5, 6:03*pm, "*e#c" wrote: On Feb 5, 6:26*pm, Tim wrote: Though the oils have improved over the years, the newer oils can actually damage your engine. http://carlyle.uslakes.info/News/Article.asp?ID=1137 They pulled the zinc out of oils when engines went to roller camshafts. Makes me wonder about my 140 Mercruiser (1983) an my 350 GM (1977) Dont you use straight 30 weight? Or are you talking about 10W30? I suppose I should ahve said they can damage an older engine. I usually run Havaline 15-40 in just about everything. Why would you run different oil than called for by the engine manufacturer? -- Proud member of the angry mob. If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention. John H |
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I didn't know this about newer engine oils.
On Feb 5, 7:35*pm, John H wrote:
On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:14:41 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: On Feb 5, 6:03*pm, "*e#c" wrote: On Feb 5, 6:26*pm, Tim wrote: Though the oils have improved over the years, the newer oils can actually damage your engine. http://carlyle.uslakes.info/News/Article.asp?ID=1137 They pulled the zinc out of oils when engines went to roller camshafts. Makes me wonder about my 140 Mercruiser (1983) an my 350 GM (1977) Dont you use straight 30 weight? Or are you talking about 10W30? I suppose I should ahve said they can damage an older engine. I usually run Havaline 15-40 in just about everything. Why would you run different oil than called for by the engine manufacturer? -- Proud member of the angry mob. If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention. John H that's true, John. for the past several years, I've owned Ford products, and the manual in the Lincoln Mrk VII LSC was the 5.0 (302) "high output" (H.O.) and the owners manual stated to use Motorcraft Part #xxxyyzzx int he winter, and part # xxyyzzhhh in the summer, OR use Havaline 15-40 in the winter, and 20-50 in the summer. i figured the reason that they recommended the heaver weight oil in the summer was because they knew people would rod the heck out of 'em, and the viscosity would hold better in the more extreme internal engine heat. So, I figure seeing the boats run between 3600 and 4100 RPM, that would be the way to go, so i split the difference seeing the raw water mercruiser engine thermostat is set at about F.130 degrees. otherwise, I couldn't tell you, it's just a little quirk of mine I guess. |
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I didn't know this about newer engine oils.
On Feb 5, 8:44*pm, Tim wrote:
On Feb 5, 7:35*pm, John H wrote: On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:14:41 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: On Feb 5, 6:03*pm, "*e#c" wrote: On Feb 5, 6:26*pm, Tim wrote: Though the oils have improved over the years, the newer oils can actually damage your engine. http://carlyle.uslakes.info/News/Article.asp?ID=1137 They pulled the zinc out of oils when engines went to roller camshafts. Makes me wonder about my 140 Mercruiser (1983) an my 350 GM (1977) Dont you use straight 30 weight? Or are you talking about 10W30? I suppose I should ahve said they can damage an older engine. I usually run Havaline 15-40 in just about everything. Why would you run different oil than called for by the engine manufacturer? -- Proud member of the angry mob. If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention. John H that's true, John. for the past several years, I've owned Ford products, and the manual in the Lincoln Mrk VII LSC *was the 5.0 (302) "high output" (H.O.) and the owners manual stated to use Motorcraft Part #xxxyyzzx int he winter, and part *# xxyyzzhhh in the summer, OR use Havaline *15-40 in the winter, and 20-50 in the summer. i figured the reason that they recommended the heaver weight oil in the summer was because they knew people would rod the heck out of 'em, and the viscosity would hold better in the more extreme internal engine heat. * So, I figure seeing the boats run between 3600 and 4100 RPM, that would be the way to go, so i split the difference seeing the raw water mercruiser engine thermostat is set at about F.130 degrees. otherwise, I couldn't tell you, it's just a little quirk of mine I guess. Just wondered. BTW, picked my wife up about an hour ago. She's out for the weekend anyway. Monday she gets some more information on courses of action. At least she can help with this damn dog! |
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I didn't know this about newer engine oils.
On Feb 5, 7:55*pm, John H wrote:
On Feb 5, 8:44*pm, Tim wrote: On Feb 5, 7:35*pm, John H wrote: On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:14:41 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: On Feb 5, 6:03*pm, "*e#c" wrote: On Feb 5, 6:26*pm, Tim wrote: Though the oils have improved over the years, the newer oils can actually damage your engine. http://carlyle.uslakes.info/News/Article.asp?ID=1137 They pulled the zinc out of oils when engines went to roller camshafts. Makes me wonder about my 140 Mercruiser (1983) an my 350 GM (1977) Dont you use straight 30 weight? Or are you talking about 10W30? I suppose I should ahve said they can damage an older engine. I usually run Havaline 15-40 in just about everything. Why would you run different oil than called for by the engine manufacturer? -- Proud member of the angry mob. If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention. John H that's true, John. for the past several years, I've owned Ford products, and the manual in the Lincoln Mrk VII LSC *was the 5.0 (302) "high output" (H.O.) and the owners manual stated to use Motorcraft Part #xxxyyzzx int he winter, and part *# xxyyzzhhh in the summer, OR use Havaline *15-40 in the winter, and 20-50 in the summer. i figured the reason that they recommended the heaver weight oil in the summer was because they knew people would rod the heck out of 'em, and the viscosity would hold better in the more extreme internal engine heat. * So, I figure seeing the boats run between 3600 and 4100 RPM, that would be the way to go, so i split the difference seeing the raw water mercruiser engine thermostat is set at about F.130 degrees. otherwise, I couldn't tell you, it's just a little quirk of mine I guess. Just wondered. BTW, picked my wife up about an hour ago. She's out for the weekend anyway. Monday she gets some more information on courses of action. At least she can help with this damn dog! Good, I was going to ask but..... Glad to hear it, John. |
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I didn't know this about newer engine oils.
On Sat, 6 Feb 2010 01:36:45 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote: In article 4e14f315-840e-4857-848c-29e6e5ea4c27 , says... On Feb 5, 8:44*pm, Tim wrote: On Feb 5, 7:35*pm, John H wrote: On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:14:41 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: On Feb 5, 6:03*pm, "*e#c" wrote: On Feb 5, 6:26*pm, Tim wrote: Though the oils have improved over the years, the newer oils can actually damage your engine. http://carlyle.uslakes.info/News/Article.asp?ID=1137 They pulled the zinc out of oils when engines went to roller camshafts. Makes me wonder about my 140 Mercruiser (1983) an my 350 GM (1977) Dont you use straight 30 weight? Or are you talking about 10W30? I suppose I should ahve said they can damage an older engine. I usually run Havaline 15-40 in just about everything. Why would you run different oil than called for by the engine manufacturer? -- Proud member of the angry mob. If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention. John H that's true, John. for the past several years, I've owned Ford products, and the manual in the Lincoln Mrk VII LSC *was the 5.0 (302) "high output" (H.O.) and the owners manual stated to use Motorcraft Part #xxxyyzzx int he winter, and part *# xxyyzzhhh in the summer, OR use Havaline *15-40 in the winter, and 20-50 in the summer. i figured the reason that they recommended the heaver weight oil in the summer was because they knew people would rod the heck out of 'em, and the viscosity would hold better in the more extreme internal engine heat. * So, I figure seeing the boats run between 3600 and 4100 RPM, that would be the way to go, so i split the difference seeing the raw water mercruiser engine thermostat is set at about F.130 degrees. otherwise, I couldn't tell you, it's just a little quirk of mine I guess. Just wondered. BTW, picked my wife up about an hour ago. She's out for the weekend anyway. Monday she gets some more information on courses of action. At least she can help with this damn dog! Send our prayers John... Scotty, Jessi, and Terri... She says thanks to all y'all. She's home now, giving me a break while playing with the damn dog. |
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#10
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I didn't know this about newer engine oils.
On Feb 6, 7:52*am, John H wrote:
On Sat, 6 Feb 2010 01:36:45 -0500, I am Tosk wrote: In article 4e14f315-840e-4857-848c-29e6e5ea4c27 , says... On Feb 5, 8:44*pm, Tim wrote: On Feb 5, 7:35*pm, John H wrote: On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:14:41 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: On Feb 5, 6:03*pm, "*e#c" wrote: On Feb 5, 6:26*pm, Tim wrote: Though the oils have improved over the years, the newer oils can actually damage your engine. http://carlyle.uslakes.info/News/Article.asp?ID=1137 They pulled the zinc out of oils when engines went to roller camshafts. Makes me wonder about my 140 Mercruiser (1983) an my 350 GM (1977) Dont you use straight 30 weight? Or are you talking about 10W30? I suppose I should ahve said they can damage an older engine. I usually run Havaline 15-40 in just about everything. Why would you run different oil than called for by the engine manufacturer? -- Proud member of the angry mob. If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention. John H that's true, John. for the past several years, I've owned Ford products, and the manual in the Lincoln Mrk VII LSC *was the 5.0 (302) "high output" (H.O.) and the owners manual stated to use Motorcraft Part #xxxyyzzx int he winter, and part *# xxyyzzhhh in the summer, OR use Havaline *15-40 in the winter, and 20-50 in the summer. i figured the reason that they recommended the heaver weight oil in the summer was because they knew people would rod the heck out of 'em, and the viscosity would hold better in the more extreme internal engine heat. * So, I figure seeing the boats run between 3600 and 4100 RPM, that would be the way to go, so i split the difference seeing the raw water mercruiser engine thermostat is set at about F.130 degrees.. otherwise, I couldn't tell you, it's just a little quirk of mine I guess. Just wondered. BTW, picked my wife up about an hour ago. She's out for the weekend anyway. Monday she gets some more information on courses of action. At least she can help with this damn dog! Send our prayers John... Scotty, Jessi, and Terri... She says thanks to all y'all. She's home now, giving me a break while playing with the damn dog.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Blessings to her and you both, John. |
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