[Shotimes] Block heater

[Paul L Fisher]

On the viscosity range. Yes that is true for dino oils but even Mobil now does 
0W30.

Paul L Fisher
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Quoting Jim and Debbie Leyden <jndleyden@mindspring.com>:

> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Paul L Fisher
> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 8:33 AM
> To: 92SHO
> Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Block heater
> 
> 
> <snip>
> 
> >My personal experience is that when you put a block heater in, they
> usually
> >leak after a year or 2. You could get a heated dipstick which will
> work
> almost
> >as good. Another thing would be to put a good quality 0W30 oil in
> (Mobil 1
> and
> >Amsoil sell them).
> 
> I worked for a machine tool company that developed (in conjunction
> with
> Mobil) several types of low friction lubricants.  While I was working
> with
> the scientists from Mobil I was picking their collective brains.  They
> told
> me the the friction modifiers that are used in motor oil become unstable
> if
> they have more than a 20 point spread ( like 10W-30 is only twenty)  I
> have
> discussed this with sales reps from other oil companies and they agree
> with
> the Mobil guys.
> 
> >A even more temporary/cheaper alternative is put a drop light with a
> 100W
> >light bulb under the hood hooked up to a timer. Have the timer turn on
> 1-2
> >hours before you plan on starting the car.
> 
> Since heat rises...  I might suggest placing it under the pan instead
> of
> under the hood.  After all, we ARE trying to heat the oil, not the
> hood
> blanket!
> 
> :-}
> 
> Jim
> 
> '93 MTX