Al, I've given 15 minutes to thinking about the lubricating qualities of multi-weight oils. So far I have not been able to draw any conclusions other than engines run hotter when the oil level declines. Mike @ C35
--- In [email protected], "AJ DeMarzo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Ron; > > That's a common occurrence. There will even be various losses with different brands/grades of multi. But if you think about it that says something for the lubricating capabilities of the multi weights! > > Al DeMarzo > Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page > Free, Easy and No Membership Required > http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: ronblackink > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 2:11 AM > Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Multigrade oil use > > > I tried multigrade about a year back, and I immediately got an increase > in oil use - a lot! Turned out that it was blowing out the oil vent > line at a prodigious rate..., (the belly sure wasn't going to squeak as > well as it got oiled...!)-soon as I went back to straight weight, oil > use returned to normal. I do have the crankcase vent elbow extension > that is supposed to help with the vent oil loss. Anybody else seen this? >
