Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: ChevyBadger
I am going to try it when Im done burning up my stash, if ever possible. What kind of oci's did you run with it Clevy?
I used it this spring. In my truck I changed the oil based on hours,not miles,because the truck spent alot of time idling onsite.
I was comfortable with 200 hours. I came to that number based on oil condition using the drop test on a business card.
The oil was barely blackened by that point and barely a hint of fuel however my commute was 30 miles each way,then up to 10 hours idling.
Prior to defy I tried quite a few oils out in that truck.
I used AFE for the coldest months. I did notice upon draining the AFE and putting in defy the bottom end knocking I heard and just thought it was just the way the truck sounded completely disappeared.
That knock was present with every oil I used in that truck with the exception of defy.
Clevy
1. What is the "drop test"
2. Can anyone speculate as to why defy might eliminate a knock when others could not? What, in the chemical make-up of defy vs that of AFE (for instance), would contribute to this?
I'm still messing with the '98 Accord which has recently developed a tick/knock and would love to find a remedy as simple as a change in the brand of oil.
By the way Clevy... Poured 5 oz of Seafoam thru the intact as you suggested. Was hoping for a good show but enough smoke came our during the pour to tell me something was happening. After sitting for 5 minutes, another smoke show but nothing like the videos I've seen on YouTube. Drove the car for about 20 minutes and I believe I could feel a difference in throttle performance... Perhaps it was wishful thinking but I don't think so. Car just "felt" a little more spirited... Peppier... Glad I did it and just wanted to say thanks for the suggestion.
Apologies for the change of subject ...