Another newby question.. What oil should i be running in my 54 235? not having smoke issues but ive been using 30w non detergent. Good or bad? i have a slight knock now hoping itll clear when i do my valves hopefully this week.. is my oil too viscous??
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Uh..OHH! The annual Favorite Oil Question...let me take cover first. I like Mobil 1, 5-30...my 235 and for that matter my 216 is very happy on it.
Let the shooting begin!
Let the shooting begin!
Flame war !!!!!
Let me say in advance : you're ALL wrong ! .(even those who agree with me .
Back on topic , use the thinnest DETERGENT multi-vis oils you can find , synthetics are best .
Does it knock under load or when you let up on the throttle ? .
Might it be piston slap ? .
Let me say in advance : you're ALL wrong ! .(even those who agree with me .
Back on topic , use the thinnest DETERGENT multi-vis oils you can find , synthetics are best .
Does it knock under load or when you let up on the throttle ? .
Might it be piston slap ? .
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Why nate, it sounds like we agree on this?? Or maybe I was won over in some previous year. Everything i own is on Synthetic Oil......price is hardly a factor anymore.
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Before the "oil wars" start, just let me say: As long as you keep oil in it and change it religiously, it doesn't matter what brand it is. Ready, set, go...
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My Opinion...
I prefer 10W-30 in either dino or synthetic blend. I definitely say detergent oil, if you have an oil filter. If you don't run an oil filter, I would stay with non-detergent oil until you find an oil filter to use.
As always, no matter what oil type or filter or no, frequent HOT oil changes are a must!!!
I prefer 10W-30 in either dino or synthetic blend. I definitely say detergent oil, if you have an oil filter. If you don't run an oil filter, I would stay with non-detergent oil until you find an oil filter to use.
As always, no matter what oil type or filter or no, frequent HOT oil changes are a must!!!
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Let the oil wars begin...... ZDDP my son.... ZDDP....
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/flat_tappet_cam_tech/viewall.html
I use Shell Rotella T oil in my fleet of old trucks....
Its the same oil I use in my dail driver Cummins turbo diesel truck & it is loaded with ZDDP.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/flat_tappet_cam_tech/viewall.html
I use Shell Rotella T oil in my fleet of old trucks....
Its the same oil I use in my dail driver Cummins turbo diesel truck & it is loaded with ZDDP.
bigtimjamestown
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You guys are gonna love this...
I use 20/50 oil and I have a 10 Qt. oil pan and 2 oil filters....Big Tim
I use 20/50 oil and I have a 10 Qt. oil pan and 2 oil filters....Big Tim
I got several gallons of Rotella Diesel engine oil for bout 75% off a few years ago. I like it because it has increase wear protectors, zinc I guess. But once its out I will try to find the cheaper synthetic I can get.
But I have been running that for the last 3 years with no problems. I would say 8-10K miles, changed 4 times.
But then again I have the GMC, with oil pressure
Ok now I really have started it!!! Go
But I have been running that for the last 3 years with no problems. I would say 8-10K miles, changed 4 times.
But then again I have the GMC, with oil pressure
Ok now I really have started it!!! Go
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