All, I just up loaded two items to the "Files" section. Both are from a 1976 Continental engine overhaul manual. One lists the recommended oil viscosity at that time and the other is a graph of engine RPM vs fuel burn. Look for mb powell in the list. Mike @ C35
--- In [email protected], "Ralph Finch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes, it matters to the engine. Weight--or viscosity--requirement for a > particular engine doesn't change with new oil technology, assuming one > remains with the single weight oils. I don't think it wise to use a heavier > than specified weight, especially in the winter, or a lighter than specified > in the summer. But the new additives are shown to have an anti- corrosion > and wear benefit. > > > _____ > > From: [email protected] [mailto:ercoupe- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of AJ DeMarzo > Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 7:42 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Engine Oil > > > > > > Does your engine care or do you really care which oil you run with? > > . > > <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv? s=97359714/grpId=19286938/grpspId=1705340085/msgI > d=3497/stime=1201880724/nc1=4430620/nc2=3848607/nc3=4507179> >
