Brad :
I've also experimented with different weight oil in the dashpots of my
TR3A, and I agree with Carl that lighter is not better. I settled on
straight 40 weight motor oil, which works fine in the coldest temps I
ever drive in (20F) and the warmest (110F). The benefit of the heavier
oil seems more pronounced in cooler weather, so I think multi-weight oil
is counter-productive. However, 20W50 is the only multi-weight I tried,
it's a bit too thin.
Randall
59 TR3A daily driver
Brad Eells wrote:
>
> Here's my two pence...The local 'experts' told me to run 10W (the red can
> 3in1) for faster throttle response. So...I always have!
>
> I have no idea if it's true...suggest applying for a government grant to
> study the effects of different weight oil in the dashpots! :)
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