"Molasses In January"

[Carmine]

I live in the northeast and sometimes in July-August, it can get real hot here for days at a time. I've always run 20W-50 in my cars with no apparent problem. I drive then from late Spring to late Fall. I like the heavier weight of the oil for the summer. The heat really can thin it out. From reading these threads, maybe its time to reconsider some different weights, Carmine.

 

[skipxt4]

What about a magnetic oil heater. Stick it to the oil pan, and remove when not needed.

Thank you, Brian. That's what I wanted info on, Magnetic Oil Pan heaters. Everyone went off on a wild oil tangent. I didn't want to hear about oil. I appreciate everyone's efforts and opinions, but I have run 20w-50 in all my high perf. engines, and never suffered a bearing or cam lobe issue, or Any engine failure. With that said, I will continue to run it, in the future. I don't normally run this weight oil in the winter, but I had too many things going on, at once, and never got to drain it.

 

[MRHP]

I have even ran 15/40 all winter long with Lucas too in my Bronco with no ill effects. It would however take a little longer to build oil pressure. I like to run the Lucas oil additive in my bronco because the thing weeps at the rear main, and with the additive, it does not. Now go get a magnetic heater. Sorry for my oil tangent.

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Why not a block heater that hooks into the heater hoses? If it's good enough to start a 4-500hp diesel in sub-zero weather one should warm your oil enough to start yours easily.

 

[303Radar]

Thank you, Brian. That's what I wanted info on, Magnetic Oil Pan heaters. Everyone went off on a wild oil tangent. I didn't want to hear about oil. I appreciate everyone's efforts and opinions, but I have run 20w-50 in all my high perf. engines, and never suffered a bearing or cam lobe issue, or Any engine failure. With that said, I will continue to run it, in the future. I don't normally run this weight oil in the winter, but I had too many things going on, at once, and never got to drain it.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

 

[skipxt4]

No apology necessary, Brian. Dave: I haven't seen those heaters in awhile. That, would definately be a big help. Thanks. 303 Radar: I agree...

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

No apology necessary, Brian. Dave: I haven't seen those heaters in awhile. That, would definately be a big help. Thanks. 303 Radar: I agree...

Napa, Carqwest, ect............

 

[HemiChallenger71]

Those cheapo dipstick heaters at the local auto part stores will help. They arent the best but better than no oil heater.