I have a craftsman 9hp tecumesh 2stage blower and just changed the oil which I do every season. however, this round I used qsud 5w20.(all I had around) is this going to be an issue using the 20wt even though it "calls" for 30wt. opinions please....ps it's been a relatively good thrower, and...
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
Originally Posted By: Shannow
It's not actually the start, as thick cold oil is pretty good at keeping stuff apart (except for extreme gelling temperatures etc.), the wear is in the period while the oil is thinning out, and the additives are getting working.
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Originally Posted By: LC
Some of the cap cracking issues were from using the wrong filter also. Chrysler made a change in 2013 I believe and some of owners of the 2014 had gotten the wrong filter thus causing the cap to crack when they tightened it.
I like the set up = clean & easy oil change...
so what is everybody's thoughts on this type of system? i've had a prius with this same configuration as well, and although i don't mind it was just curious on other peoples thoughts. does the oem filter have a good particle trap rating? how about no adbv on these? q's like this have me curious...
Originally Posted By: Chris_Charles
Hello, just my $0.02 and my first post on BITOG!!
We just bought a new 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan with 3.6L Pentastar. I've been trying to figure out what oil I am going to use in this thing for my future oil changes. Looking at the owner's manual, it says in...
Originally Posted By: JTK
If "MS-6395" 5w20 is readily available for you, why not use it. If not, I certainly wouldn't sweat it. I've yet to hear of a lubrication related issue with a Pentastar, or any warranty concern where this particular oil spec was brought up.
I have no idea for sure, but...
Originally Posted By: 05LGTLtd
Originally Posted By: sopususer
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A Fram Ultra with the proper Subaru spec and I'd be all over it....
Yep. "Tall" version please.
you know it...7317 w/ 23psi..i'd be all set.
Originally Posted By: yvon_la
The only explaination i can think of as to why japanese car use soso filter and yet gain extrem result is this:japanese favor a minimal amount of oil pressure everywhere .other also do this it seem,but i suspect oil pressure probably drop within engine that japan...