Which motor oil?
- Thread starter RPO587
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Oil preference.
5W50 Mobile 1 full synthetic. I don't think there is a finer lube made. I have torn down three of my Ws after running Mobile 1. Bearing surfaces looked like the day I put them in. Synthetic oil does not break down like Dyno oil. Claims are backed by scientific studies. I'm sold!
5W50 Mobile 1 full synthetic. I don't think there is a finer lube made. I have torn down three of my Ws after running Mobile 1. Bearing surfaces looked like the day I put them in. Synthetic oil does not break down like Dyno oil. Claims are backed by scientific studies. I'm sold!
RPO587,,, Since this is a general question, I dont think I can get in too much trouble. Simple answer------When I was 19 yrs old I started using Valvoline 30 wt. Have never changed, after seeing under intake during cam change after many miles. 58 yrs old now and am still using it. I dont think it is one iota better than any other major brand, but when I find a product I am happy with, I stay with it. As far as weight--- 30 wt works well in this part of the country, and again, have never found a reason to change.
I have to correct ,,,,, viscosity not weight!!!! I know someone was fixing to come down on me for that mistake.
I also use Valvoline 10W40,I have used it for over 30 years
I use Shell Rotella T 15-40 because that's what we use in our big diesel truck engines, so I've got alot of it on the shelf. It seems to work. 
I do like synthetic oils and greases though, especially in transmissions and rear ends. They really work well during our cold winters.
I do like synthetic oils and greases though, especially in transmissions and rear ends. They really work well during our cold winters.
No Doubt About It !!!!!!!!!
If you've ever read about the lab analysis done by Lubrizol, You would never go back...
In a nutshell, Penna Crude is full of pot ash, :eek: so Q-State is out
Most others have a significant amount of Parafin Wax in it... Which is where the sludge comes from.
ADVANCED FORMULA MOBIL-1
That's the choice for me !!!
Rock
fatride said:
If you've ever read about the lab analysis done by Lubrizol, You would never go back...
In a nutshell, Penna Crude is full of pot ash, :eek: so Q-State is out
Most others have a significant amount of Parafin Wax in it... Which is where the sludge comes from.
ADVANCED FORMULA MOBIL-1
That's the choice for me !!!Rock
Whats a snow blower? I dont guess my local Home Depot stocks such a thing.
OldTruckNut
Well Known Member
What's snow?
OldTruckNut said:What's snow?
With all your heat and humidity,snow would be a welcomed site down south
You're BAD Ronnie!
I only wish that I lived in Central Texas. Clear Skies, Low Humidity...and NO SNOW!!!! My kind of place...
Wanna trade places in January , Ronnie??? :eek:
Rock
Ronnie Russell said:
I only wish that I lived in Central Texas. Clear Skies, Low Humidity...and NO SNOW!!!! My kind of place...
Wanna trade places in January , Ronnie??? :eek:
Rock
Low humidity??????
Rockfish39 said:I only wish that I lived in Central Texas. Clear Skies, Low Humidity...and NO SNOW!!!! My kind of place...
Have you ever been down here, Rock? It's not quite as bad as the coast, but it's pretty rough at 50% humidity and 106 degrees in the shade.......:
We always run our vehicles/equipment with a minimum of 10W40 or 30W. Even new Chevys hate the 5W30 in this heat.
Sure I have...
Lived most of the year 1979 in San Antonio...HOT YES, but still my kind of place!!
BTW... Northern VA is no picnic either at 95 degrees and 98% Humidity :eek:
You sweat to death here buddy! and radiator heat exchange efficiency goes WAY DOWN because of all that moisture too...
Rock
Lived most of the year 1979 in San Antonio...HOT YES, but still my kind of place!!
BTW... Northern VA is no picnic either at 95 degrees and 98% Humidity :eek:
You sweat to death here buddy! and radiator heat exchange efficiency goes WAY DOWN because of all that moisture too...
Rock
oil choice
Any of you guys use Amsoil. It was the first synthetic, invented by NASA back in the 60s, I think. I have used it for years. Had pick ups & cars with over 400,000 miles and used no oil between changes. Have taken a part high milage engines to replace leaking gaskets with no signs of ware. I use all their products in engines, trans ( std & auto) and rear end. Lots of 18 wheeleers use it. I guess it just comes down to what works for you. I run 20W50 in my W engines and 5W30 in my late model GMs.
W Head
59 El Camino 348-3,2s
59 Impala 409-2,4s
Any of you guys use Amsoil. It was the first synthetic, invented by NASA back in the 60s, I think. I have used it for years. Had pick ups & cars with over 400,000 miles and used no oil between changes. Have taken a part high milage engines to replace leaking gaskets with no signs of ware. I use all their products in engines, trans ( std & auto) and rear end. Lots of 18 wheeleers use it. I guess it just comes down to what works for you.
I run 20W50 in my W engines and 5W30 in my late model GMs.W Head
59 El Camino 348-3,2s
59 Impala 409-2,4s
yes i use amsoil 20-50 racing in everything (but no snow blower) 
were i work i rebuild gear boxes and pumps elect.motors we use only amsoil
in all the above. we dropped temp. by 50 degrees in the gear boxes. bearing life 2-3 times longer.
the 4 ball bearing test is half the scaring compared to any other syn. oil made.
you are right, if you have a weak gasket or seal it will find it.
before i changed it in my 2000 harley my temp. ran 235-240 on dyno oil
after brake in put in amsoil and cooler now 190 temp.
oil like lead in gas is up to the person and that is only my .00002 cents
were i work i rebuild gear boxes and pumps elect.motors we use only amsoil
in all the above. we dropped temp. by 50 degrees in the gear boxes. bearing life 2-3 times longer.
the 4 ball bearing test is half the scaring compared to any other syn. oil made.
you are right, if you have a weak gasket or seal it will find it.
before i changed it in my 2000 harley my temp. ran 235-240 on dyno oil
after brake in put in amsoil and cooler now 190 temp.
oil like lead in gas is up to the person and that is only my .00002 cents
hey w head
guess i will see you on labor day
if i can get the w motor to go that far
roger
61 bubbletop
409 425hp
4 speed
factory a/c
guess i will see you on labor day
if i can get the w motor to go that far
roger
61 bubbletop
409 425hp
4 speed
factory a/c
GOOD STUFF but EXPENSIVE!
I was first introduced to AMSOIL products in 1983. Was great then, is great now.
BUT, the stuff is expensive.
If money is no object, Amsoil has my highest recommendation. 
Personally I use M-1 because it is about 1/2 the cost of Amsoil and I dont have to go to a Amsoil guy to buy it . Besides, I dont drive my car much and Pep Boys is right down the street...
Rock
I was first introduced to AMSOIL products in 1983. Was great then, is great now.
BUT, the stuff is expensive.
If money is no object, Amsoil has my highest recommendation. Personally I use M-1 because it is about 1/2 the cost of Amsoil and I dont have to go to a Amsoil guy to buy it . Besides, I dont drive my car much and Pep Boys is right down the street...
Rock