[Shotimes] a few unrelated questions

[Ron Porter]

Define "warmed up" Driving a block or two has the oil circulating pretty
well. Driving the old '89 for near 200K with my habits produced no issues.

The base stock of 10w oils is heavier than 30w, and Ill bet it's still
heavier at the operating temp when it is supposed to be a 30w. In the early
phases of warmup, as well as high rpm, I still like 10w oil for the extra
protection on worn bearings.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Alan Fanning
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 2:25 PM
To: SHOtimes
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] a few unrelated questions

Hopefully you're not making too many 7k shifts before the engine has warmed
up!   AFAIK, the 10W designation is only relevant to startup/warmup
conditions. The 30w is your operating temp viscosity.

    Alan


wrote:

> 
> Personally, I would recommend 10w-30 on over-100K engines, as would man
> other folks here. 5w-30 is OK for colder weather, but in warmer weather
with
> many 7K sifts, the 10w-30 offers a bit more protection.
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