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1. Winter oil (score: 1): Author: Carl W French <cfrench@cybertours.com>; Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2000 18:21:21 -0500; This is the first winter my car will not off the road for some major work. I plan on using it off and on during the winter. I have noticed that it does turn harder and the oil pressure is lower when; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00095.html (7,343 bytes)
2. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2000 18:07:17 -0800; I have extensively used 5W-30 in the winter in my Datsun pickup for years and it does make a difference. Although the truck's manual says that 5W-30 could be used for extended long drives or cool te; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00098.html (8,005 bytes)
3. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>; Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2000 17:12:48 -0700; I use 10-40 during the winter and 20-50 during the summer (those are the only two seasons we have in Montana or so it is said). Even then, its normal to have the engine turn over slower and initial o; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00099.html (8,659 bytes)
4. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>; Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2000 19:39:03 -0500; Hi Carl, Last January, during a stretch on single-digit (F) days, I could not start my 77B. Draining out the tar-like 20W-50 and replacing with prewarmed 5W-30 made all the difference in the world. D; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00100.html (8,060 bytes)
5. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: Phil <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2000 19:10:11 -0700; If you're willing to pay the money, you could go synthetic and get a 5W50 or even a 0W40 motor oil. These should give you both good cold viscosity and warm.; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00102.html (7,922 bytes)
6. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: "Walt Goddard" <waltcpa@sierra.net>; Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 08:39:10 -0800; For those of you who don't want to switch oil (or didn't when the weather was warm), there's an easy solution. Take 3 charcoal briquettes (sp?) and place them in a metal pan (aluminum pie pan works w; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00113.html (9,360 bytes)
7. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: "R. O. Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>; Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 11:03:24 -0600; Don't they still have make oil heaters that you insert through the dip-stick tube? Questioning, not flaming, Rick; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00116.html (8,135 bytes)
8. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 09:10:12 -0800; You should probably add, for outdoor use only... Walt Goddard had this to say: -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the red one with the silver bootlid.; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00118.html (8,244 bytes)
9. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: RMerid7682@aol.com; Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 17:14:59 EST; At work on the big diesel engine on the welder, I use a magnetic electric heater. Stick it on either the block or oil pan. Works fine. Diesel won't start without it when it gets really cold. I think; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00130.html (7,716 bytes)
10. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 14:59:44 -0800 (PST); Carl & list I have worked as an 'oil' chemist for 27 years. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES could you convince me to use a 5W-30 or any other 5W oil in my own vehicle. 5W oils were developed to give the car m; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00134.html (8,341 bytes)
11. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: Rick Brown <brown409@home.com>; Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 18:06:51 -0500; As I drive my GT year round here in NJ - I posed this question to John Twist a few years ago and he stated that he uses 20-50 yr round in Michigan.. Rick; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00135.html (8,052 bytes)
12. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: "Walt Goddard" <waltcpa@sierra.net>; Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 15:18:58 -0800; I also use 20-50 year 'round in NE Nevada where winter temps are zub-zero (or close) at night and daytime highs in the 30's. Cranks a little slow at -20 or so, but otherwise seems to be OK. Never had; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00138.html (7,863 bytes)
13. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 23:02:32 -0800; Now engine heaters. Now here is another topic to create a little discussion. FWIW: I know of four different types of engine heaters: 1) Headbolt. Used by removing a headbolt/stud which was located so; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00147.html (9,795 bytes)
14. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>; Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 09:31:03 -0700; One of my favorite topics. Actually I find the lower radiator hose heater to be fairly efficient, at least in terms of getting the job done. Maybe not so good from an energy efficiency standpoint but; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00172.html (11,255 bytes)
15. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>; Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 12:50:06 -0500; My 76 Midget started at 30 below when the BRAND NEW 84 Caravan would not. No heater needed. Larry At this exact moment in time 12/5/00 11:31 AM, "David Councill" <dcouncil@imt.net> made the profound; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00174.html (8,305 bytes)
16. Re: Winter oil (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 21:04:31 -0800; <<<snip>>> One of my favorite topics. Actually I find the lower radiator hose heater to be fairly efficient, at least in terms of getting the job done. <<<snip>>> Lower radiator hose heaters do take; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00224.html (8,039 bytes)

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