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Older Lexus LS460I’d give “so we are all buying Toyotas” a read.
What particular v8 is this?
Older Lexus LS460I’d give “so we are all buying Toyotas” a read.
What particular v8 is this?
In practice, typically NO.So would a 5w20 and a 5w40 behave the same at cold temps since both share the 5W part?
Atikovi Curious at to what type of hone did you use on the cylinders. Good job! I didn't realise you got that deep into these fix-an-flippers - KenYep, bought a nice looking $200 86 Camry that was smoking like a mosquito fogger. Had some cracked rings or piston grooves, so replaced them all in the driveway. Sold and delivered 800 miles afterwards so I know I did a good job.
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Atikovi Curious at to what type of hone did you use on the cylinders. Good job! I didn't realise you got that deep into these fix-an-flippers - Ken
It won’t.It’s not my car, but the topic was that the engine would “blow up” if a 40 weight was used. You say it won’t, I say it won’t either. The engine, for all purposes is toast. The guy is trying to get another 70,000 out of it without repair. I suggested going to a 40 weight. Was told the engine would blow up because of “flow”.
I guess what I’m asking is, what is the difference in viscosity at operating temp and will that cause an engine to blow up?
Was this the before picture?Used a hone with the 3 stones you stick into a drill. This was over 15 years ago so details are fuzzy.
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Picture after honing.Was this the before picture?
Yes. If it's already a severe oil burner, its days are numbered.There is zero to lose here. Try it.
Agreed. I would try doing one drain and refill with a significantly thicker oil to see if it reduces consumption at all. But if this fails I would be using carefully collected used oil for this vehicle's top ups.Well one could argue that at 2.5qts per 1000 it’s already blown up…
I was interested if you used a ball hone or a 3 stone. I think the hone marks look weird due to it being old digital photography/jpeg engine that gets confused with animal fur ... and hone cross hatch.Picture after honing.