really wouldn't matter too much which filter was used--it is probably in bypass after 2K miles anyway.
Purolator 10241 8000 miles cut open
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Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
This is the new torture test for filters and engines.
Trollin'!!!
lol
...well, could always try cutting one open at 2,000 miles to inspire more 'fresh' oil toppings off?
This is the new torture test for filters and engines.
Trollin'!!!
lol
...well, could always try cutting one open at 2,000 miles to inspire more 'fresh' oil toppings off?
Love this! The OP has hit on something, reusing used oil (of always differing weights and cleanliness), and having an enjine continue to run well. We are always looking for the best result...maybe this is it?
This makes me think much less about the choice between PU and PP!
What is OUO?
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
What is OUO?
Oil of unknown origin.
Personally, I wouldn't use oil that is out for pick up at the end of someone's drive way. Knowing what I put into those containers sometimes, I'd stay far away. The last container I put out had some pieces of RTV from the diff fluid change I did.
BTW: A guy I work with has a Saturn SL2 with 200K miles on it. His burned a lot of oil and he did a Marvel Mystery Oil piston soak. He let it sit overnight. Now it still burns oil, but much less than it did before. Its worth a shot.
What is OUO?
Oil of unknown origin.
Personally, I wouldn't use oil that is out for pick up at the end of someone's drive way. Knowing what I put into those containers sometimes, I'd stay far away. The last container I put out had some pieces of RTV from the diff fluid change I did.
BTW: A guy I work with has a Saturn SL2 with 200K miles on it. His burned a lot of oil and he did a Marvel Mystery Oil piston soak. He let it sit overnight. Now it still burns oil, but much less than it did before. Its worth a shot.
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Having owned a Saturn SL2.... OUO may be beneficial in this case lol.
Originally Posted By: jeepman3071
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
What is OUO?
Oil of unknown origin.
Personally, I wouldn't use oil that is out for pick up at the end of someone's drive way. Knowing what I put into those containers sometimes, I'd stay far away. The last container I put out had some pieces of RTV from the diff fluid change I did.
BTW: A guy I work with has a Saturn SL2 with 200K miles on it. His burned a lot of oil and he did a Marvel Mystery Oil piston soak. He let it sit overnight. Now it still burns oil, but much less than it did before. Its worth a shot.
Thanks, thats the first I have heard this one
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
What is OUO?
Oil of unknown origin.
Personally, I wouldn't use oil that is out for pick up at the end of someone's drive way. Knowing what I put into those containers sometimes, I'd stay far away. The last container I put out had some pieces of RTV from the diff fluid change I did.
BTW: A guy I work with has a Saturn SL2 with 200K miles on it. His burned a lot of oil and he did a Marvel Mystery Oil piston soak. He let it sit overnight. Now it still burns oil, but much less than it did before. Its worth a shot.
Thanks, thats the first I have heard this one
I dunno, if I was driving a car that was burning a quart per 500 miles, especially one that I didn't particularly care about, I might consider doing what he is. At the very least I'd be running basically the absolute cheapest oil I could find.
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Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
If I had a car that burned a quart every 500 mile, I think I'd enter it in the next demolition derby.
AWESOME!!!
If I had a car that burned a quart every 500 mile, I think I'd enter it in the next demolition derby.
AWESOME!!!
At least the OP is doing the bear minimum to keep a 200K Saturn alive. Most people I know would just put the poor car out of its misery by letting the motor run dry.
I had an old honda that burned about 1-2 quarts every 500 miles. I used to carry a case of Chevron or Shell oil that I got from CSK for .39 cents a quart. I finally got tired of that and started dumping used oil in it that I collected from friends & my family's vehicles. I figured the oil wasn't staying in the crankcase long enough before being burned to really make a difference. I did change the oil filters at 3k religiously.
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I have to say that I do often throw a little coolant in that old oil just to get rid of it in the oil recycling tank.
I wonder how long the OP has got until the bearings are destroyed?
Russian Coolenette.
I wonder how long the OP has got until the bearings are destroyed?
Russian Coolenette.
well I put my oil on the curb and it is always Mobil1 or QSUD or Pennzoil Platinum with 5000 miles on it. So you could probably run it in a burner for another 3000. But my cars at 200,000 never use oil because I do a 5000 OCI with synthetic.
your poor vehicles...
Originally Posted By: sdowney717
I got about 6 gallons of free NEW oil using several rebates.
But, have no plans to put it in this Saturn oil burning machine. Simply cause it would be a waste of good oil.
would you do me a favor and give me your car so I can actually take care of it?? It is still a running vehicle, you know...
I got about 6 gallons of free NEW oil using several rebates.
But, have no plans to put it in this Saturn oil burning machine. Simply cause it would be a waste of good oil.
would you do me a favor and give me your car so I can actually take care of it?? It is still a running vehicle, you know...
Originally Posted By: Topo
But what the heck. he is conserving used oil and in no way is he wasting it..LOL!
Valvoline would be proud, lol
But what the heck. he is conserving used oil and in no way is he wasting it..LOL!
Valvoline would be proud, lol
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
If I had a car that burned a quart every 500 mile, I think I'd enter it in the next demolition derby.
+2
If I had a car that burned a quart every 500 mile, I think I'd enter it in the next demolition derby.
+2
Most oil changes are over rated, my cars have proven that. You know a filter continues to filter even if the bypass were to open. A bypass valve opening up is not an all or nothing event.
I often wonder if a very cold and too thick engine oil could not flow thru the filter so the bypass opens even with a new filter.
I think oil today is much better quality than decades ago. The engines I work on I never see cylinder ridges like before. I do see worn bearings and cranks due to grit in the oil. So your better off using the best filter like a Pure One and using synthetic really makes no difference versus full synthetic. My other car, I have not changed the oil in 40,000 miles, only changing the bypass and main filters.
Since I know how to repair engines, I do somethings just to see what happens.
Here is my boat engine, which the Palmer Marine company made a very big mistake in the setup. They left out a full flow oil filter, and only used a bypass setup. Surprisingly, it was common decades ago to do this. The result is bearings wear out, which they have on this motor. This one only the main bearing showed wear. And the engine had a prior rebuild where someone expanded the pistons (called knurling) instead of replacing with new ones. I ended up rebuilding with all new bearings and new pistons and rings. And added a full flow setup with a Pure One . I kept the original bleed-stream bypass filter.
https://picasaweb.google.com/105248911187594415233/PalmerReverseRotationInternational392Engine
I often wonder if a very cold and too thick engine oil could not flow thru the filter so the bypass opens even with a new filter.
I think oil today is much better quality than decades ago. The engines I work on I never see cylinder ridges like before. I do see worn bearings and cranks due to grit in the oil. So your better off using the best filter like a Pure One and using synthetic really makes no difference versus full synthetic. My other car, I have not changed the oil in 40,000 miles, only changing the bypass and main filters.
Since I know how to repair engines, I do somethings just to see what happens.
Here is my boat engine, which the Palmer Marine company made a very big mistake in the setup. They left out a full flow oil filter, and only used a bypass setup. Surprisingly, it was common decades ago to do this. The result is bearings wear out, which they have on this motor. This one only the main bearing showed wear. And the engine had a prior rebuild where someone expanded the pistons (called knurling) instead of replacing with new ones. I ended up rebuilding with all new bearings and new pistons and rings. And added a full flow setup with a Pure One . I kept the original bleed-stream bypass filter.
https://picasaweb.google.com/105248911187594415233/PalmerReverseRotationInternational392Engine
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