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Title: What Oil For a Modified Red? Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on April 27, 2010, 03:29:15 PM Hi all,
I'm confused re: what type of oil to use on my new, not yet run in, red motor. Questions are as follows: I have been recommended Joe Gibbs 'Hot Rod Oil', which is available in 10W30 and 15W50. Why would I choose one over the other? I understand that the 10W30 is a common multi-grade oil that is fairly thin and flows easier than the 15W50 would. So why would I need 15W50? Should I use a 'run in' oil, or is it unnecessary to do so? Thanks in advance, Ol_Girl_58 Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red? Post by: GM on April 27, 2010, 03:49:35 PM Haven't run in a new motor for a few years, but was told not to use an oil with friction modifiers, will glaze the bores.
Cheers Glenn Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red? Post by: CraigA on April 27, 2010, 04:12:41 PM Use Castrol Edge 25W/50.
http://www.castroledge.com.au/product/product_25w50.php Anything lighter (10W/30!!!) isn't suitable. Has it had the cam bedded in before you got it? Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red? Post by: colt on April 27, 2010, 05:19:03 PM That's the oil I use as well. In my red anyway. Never had an issue.
Colin. Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red? Post by: GM on April 27, 2010, 06:17:54 PM Try this method
H8cOtDzyKIA Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red? Post by: GM on April 27, 2010, 06:31:35 PM Grrr..........
http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=video&oi=video_result&cad=5351174564348557655&ct=res&cd=36&ved=0CFgQtwIwBTge&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcrazymotion.net%2Fburnout-gone-bad%2Fw1YnR-yPOVhcjAy.html&rct=j&q=burn+out+gone+bad&ei=WqDWS5XOI4yTkAWuu4zPBg&usg=AFQjCNHyMIx6XsjTQ6S7Oji1gx_0zrhGTQ Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red? Post by: FC427 on April 27, 2010, 07:22:09 PM Don't think you will get a better oil than ROYAL PURPLE .....FC427......
Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red? Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on April 28, 2010, 10:56:29 AM Thanks for the advice. Do I need to use a run in oil?
Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red? Post by: FC427 on April 28, 2010, 06:15:36 PM Thanks for the advice. Do I need to use a run in oil? Just use an oil that is not friction modified as it can stop the rings from bedding in ......FC427....... |