My oil analysis at 1,500 miles
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Viscosity isnt looking so hot. Why are ya running 10w30? I'd thinkg 20w50 would be more appropriate for your modded FD in the cali summer.
Also, how many miles are on your bearings? that copper level is kinda high.
Edit: just noticed this is from breakin, partially explains the bearing material. Based on their comments, I'd definitely run 20w50.
Also, how many miles are on your bearings? that copper level is kinda high.
Edit: just noticed this is from breakin, partially explains the bearing material. Based on their comments, I'd definitely run 20w50.
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Yes I know, but I didn't think it would be this much. I was thinking less than 1%.
So, the 2.5%, would be the norm on a new rebuild?
Just curious, what would a higher mileage engine be?
So, the 2.5%, would be the norm on a new rebuild?
Just curious, what would a higher mileage engine be?
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San Diego is NOT a "hot weather" community in the summer. Its actually pretty mild. I don't see the need for a heavier weight oil. Regarding Penzoil, I wouldn't use it. I don't think it is as good as Castrol. My preference is Mobil One. I use 10/30, and my climate is very similar to yours.
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Dave, I know you were planning on doing a few different oil analysis tests with rotary-preferred oils....did you ever get a chance to try any of them out?
Gene, the gas dillution was actually less than I thought it would be, but thank you for confirming why I use castrol dino oil (cheap) and just change it every 1000 miles.
Gene, the gas dillution was actually less than I thought it would be, but thank you for confirming why I use castrol dino oil (cheap) and just change it every 1000 miles.
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Interesting, but I have a hard time understanding why everyone has gotten so paranoid about their oil. Bearing failures are last on my list of things to worry about.
If one is worried about having slightly diluted oil lubing the apex seals, then I'd think supplemental premixing would be an excellent solution. Or use the RA OMP adapter.
If one is worried about having slightly diluted oil lubing the apex seals, then I'd think supplemental premixing would be an excellent solution. Or use the RA OMP adapter.