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Though it would be better to learn to invest the money into something that will grow in value instead of just cost you. I sound like my dad. But then my investments are returning an average $100,000.00 per year and I do little for it. My dad used to say he was not always right but he was never...

Is that engine the Astro series engine that has a balance shaft? If so the heads crack just because and not all of them do. They have an industrial version that is the same as the car engine and on many ocassion I have seen those engines so overheat due to the forklift operators backing into...

Originally Posted By: electrolover just because an oil has GRP III base stocks doesnt mean that it will out perform a well balanced GRP II. The oil with the best add package would be the best in this comparison ,,, what would you say electrolover?

I would have to say most likley a marginal difference if any. GpII+ base oils are really good.

10w-40 Redline would work well so give it a try and let us know how it works.

The straight 30 lower temps are at just above freezing to over 100*f . The company I worked for had 4 branches 1 in South San Francisco Ca. the main branch in San Jose Ca. a branch in Salinas Ca. and 1 in Dublin Ca. Mild winter temps rarley ever are freezing and up to 100* at times. I used to...

That is some what normal for some greases to seperate. Grease is oil and some kind of thickener. All yuo can do is to pull the thingie that puts pressure on the grease and lock it back during storage. I hate when the seperation happens.

Climb under the truck and look. It should be on the side of the block.

Originally Posted By: ProfPS Originally Posted By: Steve S Just because someone is an engineer [plug in what kind] doesn't mean that someone really knows more than he thinks he knows. Since this tread has turned to criticing a member's opinions and their own practice, please share with us your...

Have you checked the rear tires, Driveline U joints? Sometimes it is a process of elimination.

Guns don't care what kind of oil you use. I use what ever is left over from oil changes. Lately I have been using left over Delo ESI 80w-90. Summer is warm.

Look at an SAE viscosity and see what cold starting temps 10w-XX is good for . Anywhere in Calif. 10w-30 would be fine . The 5w would be better in below freezing starts. That being said 5w-30 syn would cover all bases and it would work as good as needed.

Conventional oil would be my choice.

Exactly what does the manual say . the manual has to say more than 3750 mile oil changes. Is this the severe recommendation?

Originally Posted By: CATERHAM Originally Posted By: Steve S Also the oil is hotter between the parts than in the sump. That's why one relies on oil pressure (back pressure actually) which rises and falls based on the temperature of the oil in the bearings. On the track oil temp's can soar if...

There isn't much difference in the UOA with or without a bypass filter except maybe the total solids . but it you can get paticle count or pqi [not exactly sure on the name the uoa company can help] will show the improvement.

Gear oil?

It was 97 today so I finished splitting a load of fire wood then pulling the few remaining star thistle and moving a pile of horse manure.

0W-40?

Sounded like a race engine,, how was the wear? I agree with the use of an HDEO oil ,you can't get a better oil and the price is right so you will change the oil often without worrying of the cost. IMO getting the lead out of the fuel was the best thing for engine life that was ever done.