Here's another site for research. If anyone reaches a logical conclusion that applies to us please share it!!.. Denny
From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[email protected]>
To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil shelf Life
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 08:34:48 -0500
>I wrote a note in the Lateral G forum and several sent me this website that
>is supposed to explain all. I haven't had the time to explore. I'm probably
>going on another witch hunt. You know me Clint!(GRIN) I only run Royal
>Purple in my Chevelle, and you are right with the blower on my car, I will
>remain on a strict oil change. All the racers in the area use Royal Purple,
>but it's probably a local thing.
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>With gas so costly, it sure looks crazy having a big block like mine, but It
>was something I always wanted while growing up in the 60's and couldn't even
>dream I would be able to afford one some day! It's also a nice ego rush when
>people wave or give you the thumbs up on the hwy, plus people flock around
>and ask questions. Isn't this what it's all about!(GRIN)
>
>I saw my ultimate dream car yesterday! 66 Corvette Stingray, 427 with a 4
>speed. The guy bought it for $30,000 I was told. It's Marina blue and in
>great shape. I know it's not number matching, but I would have wanted it to
>modify! I guess I just need to keep looking! Maybe one day!!
>
>http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi
>
>HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 7:59 PM
>To: The Chevelle Mailing List
>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil shelf Life
>
>Why argue about it,Dan? Like I said,motor oil isn't like fine wine,,it
>probably doesn't improve with age. We both agree on that.
>I still have a case or two of Redline 10W40 synthetic oil on the shelf
>that's been sitting there since I sold my last ZR-1 almost three years ago.
>Would I be afraid to use it? Nope. What am I going to do with it? Good
>question. It strikes me as overkill to run it in a bone-stock SBC. Silly?
>Probably. As for service life,I used to change the stuff out of my LT5's
>every 10,000 miles or so. IMO,changing oil every 3,000 miles is a waste of
>natural resources & good money. I used to change the Pennzoil out of my 91
>Chevy's 350 every 5-7K miles. When I sold the truck last year,it had over
>250K miles and still going strong. Unleaded fuel is much easier on today's
>oil than the old leaded stuff.
>A supercharged BBC like yours is rough on oil. Something like that is too
>important to run cheap,dino oil but that's strictly my opinion and I could
>be wrong. Choose wisely.
>Clint Hooper
>H&H Custom,owner
>1969 El Camino protourer
>2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
>http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm/
>"You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a
>pile of brass."
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
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> > I'd argue that a bit Clint. There are antioxidants in oil like in food.
>They
> > have a specific shelf life. Changing oil every 3 thousand miles probably
> > negates any problems, but I would like to know! Thanks Clint!
> > Dan Mascheck
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 9:27 AM
> > To: The Chevelle Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil shelf Life
> >
> > You worry about stuff too much,Dan. Motor oil isn't like fine wine. <g>
> > FWIW,oil is tested. Look on the label and it will tell you the spec.
> > However,the small synthetic companies often don't submit theirs for
>testing
> > because of the high cost of doing so.
> > Oil in a sealed container will probably outlive you.
> > Clint Hooper
> > H&H Custom,owner
> > 1969 El Camino protourer
> > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
> > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm/
> > "You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a
> > pile of brass."
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
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> > > Sounds great, but I'm also curious about many of the aftermarket
> > synthetics.
> > > There is Red line, Amsoil, Royal Purple that is big in my area, Lucas,
>and
> > > others. How can you separate the bull from the fact! And again how long
> > will
> > > it last. If a year is all, then you may be getting bad oil even though
>the
> > > bottle or can has never been opened! Hence is there a manufacture date
>on
> > > the container?
> > > There has to be someone that tests all oil and compares them! Looks like
>a
> > > lot of smoke and mirrors!
> > > Dan Mascheck
> > > Wharton, TX
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