CelicaGT6
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I am planning to make a totally custom dash panel using Stewart Warner gauges and will have an oil temp for the future. I doubt I will have time to purchase and install an oil gauge before the event however.quote:
Originally posted by slider:
Originally posted by CelicaGT6:
>Assuming that RL doesnt swell the seals to the point that it screws something up in my engine, it looks like i will be picking up some RL for >the track.
It doesn't swell the seals too much. The chemistry has some PAO in it to ensure that.
You might want to install an oil temperature gauge to find out if a 10-40 is really necessary.
>If I use the oil for the track and dont change it aftewards, how long should I be able to go before it gets too dirty? My speedo hasnt worked since my engine swap so I basically go by months and/or how dirty the oil looks.
If your odometer doesn't work, you should use oil analysis. As long as the TBN is high enough (depends on method/lab) and the oil stays in grade, the oil should be fine for use. Going on color alone is too subjective to be accurately relied on.
Also, where can I get a UOA done?
[ September 30, 2003, 02:04 PM: Message edited by: CelicaGT6 ]