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--or is he making a play on words here He states: Speaking on oil consumption, Petkar observed that besides selecting low volatility base oil components, optimum viscosity also has a key role, as higher viscosity oils form thicker oil films, resulting in higher evaporation loss. Reference...

Ditto on the FU being the best--personally, I use AC-Delco on GM products Steve

Originally Posted By: LZ1989 I have a 2.3l quad 4. so thermal cycling and high heat were killers of these motors. But I'm just hoping the 160 degree thermostat will keep the car warm enough without creating increased engine wear. FWIW I think it depends on how far 'upstate' you are--equal to...

Originally Posted By: Rolla07 Originally Posted By: T-Stick So we all know that the industry is moving to 0w20 ... but if that is the right weight for a winter viscosity why would not a lightweight (energy conserving) 5w30 be just as suitable or better in the heat of summer. Why cant people...

Totally agree with not using anything LUCAS. Try some Wally's ST 15-40--about 11 bucks a gallon, so pick up an extra quart-or 2 X 4 qt containers. Or, if you have an AutoZone handy, see if they have any stock left of the Rotella T5 10-30. It has a high HTHS of 12.0, so it is closer to a 40, than...

Originally Posted By: merconvvv Originally Posted By: tig1 Originally Posted By: merconvvv Does anyone have a pic of timing chain tensioner ? Does the oil drain out of it by design or a leak ? A heavier oil will not drain out as fast as synthetic low weight ? You are off base with that. No...

Re: Mobil 15w50 in 0w20 engine. tig1 Online content Registered: 01/03/09 Posts: 12469 Loc: Illinois I had a 1990 Ford Tempo that I bought new................. I wouldn't mention it in public Steve

Originally Posted By: Linctex Originally Posted By: gmh101357 76 Chevy El Camino....350 2bl 265k Not the original timing chain, though - correct? It is RARE to see a nylon cam sprocket go over 100,000...... let alone 250,000+ Linc---> I think these 2 were nylon--never had to take'em apart...

You took a bright yellow car to a funeral procession---? Please say it ain't so Steve

Had I known the 10-30 T5 syn blend was that good----I would have purchased way more than a lousy 2 X 2.5g Steve

Originally Posted By: bigj_16 I can not understand how people can spend $30k, $40k, $50k or more on a new vehicle, spend thousands more on wheels and accessories, and then try to scrape by on oil changes. If you're broke and driving a beater, you can probably still cough up enough change for...

Originally Posted By: ZebRuaj Seems like its a good oil and a good buy based on old responses. I was gonna grab a few cases too and use it on the folks who ask me to maintain their cars but don't really care about it otherwise. Exactly what I use it for as well-got mine at HD for 1.98/qt

Broc- IIRC you are in the northeast part of CA--any worries the 15-30 will be too thick in the winter months? Steve

We recently test drove 2 Jettas--the SE with the 1.4 & the SEL with the 1.8---they both reach 184 lb/ft of torque at approx 1400 rpm--incredible little engines--my daughter has a 2014 1,8T and loves it. If I had a choice though, the 1.8 wins hands down on 'torqueiness' The 1.4 has been out for...

Originally Posted By: Hub Your last paragraph is great and gives me a perspective on "when" to change oil I had never considered. Soon as I drink another bourbon w/mountain dew, will change the oil. Many thanks!!! I hope you are kidding, as you posted at about 10 AM Steve

Originally Posted By: knerml I'll stick with M1, after I use up the 2 cases. Been using M1 for decades without any issues. For a second or so, when I looked over to the left at the post's author, I thought for sure it would be someone else Steve

Originally Posted By: AirgunSavant Personally that oil is so inexpensive that I would use a Fram Ultra for two OCI's and change the oil at every 7500 miles or so. You would save on a filter change and you can't beat the filter. Bingo--we have a winner--follow AS's advice Steve

You all need to learn how to recognize someone who is trolling-YOU--this is a perfect example Steve

I like the PU-RT 040 oil selection Steve

Originally Posted By: CT8 Originally Posted By: tig1 Originally Posted By: CT8 While I prefer a 30 wt compared to a 20 wt because it has a greater safety margin. There would be probably no difference in life of the engine. Countless engines are turning over 200,000 + miles running 20 wts. Like...