ok ok, lets not get in to the physics part of discussing molecules of oil and
what they do at different temps cause this will end up being a really long
post. my impression of oil thinning out is when its hot and breaks down. on the
violating laws of physics, certainly not
69 280 SEL 120,000
Steve MacSween wrote:
Actually there is another option too: local VW shop sells VW accessory oil
pan heaters that are paper thin and glued to the bottom of the pan
But does that do any good other than thinning the oil?
I'm thinking the head and cylinders would still be stone cold.
they don't really thin the oil, what they do is keep the oil warmed enough
where it will flow, but not to much where it will thin out. I had a heating
pad, what I call it on my older VW and the oil temp usually stayed around 75 F
even when it was -10 outside
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL
Thick oil is one issue. It slows down cranking until you can't develop
enough heat to start the engine.
A cold engine is a second, and most often secondary issue. But a cold engine
is usually a problem with a tired engine or low battery.
The third issue that almost no one thinks about is a cold
Oil at 75F is a lot thinner than oil at -10F. In other words, the heater
thins the oil to where it wuld be at 75F.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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it doesn't really thin it out, more like keeps it from getting cold and thick
like molasses
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
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OK, it's a matter of symantics.
Oil at 75F is thinner than oil at -10F, but I guess you are referring to
when oil gets very thin, lets say at 220F?
But thinner is thinner...
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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www.kegkits.com
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it doesn't really thin it out, more like keeps it from getting cold and thick
like molasses
If engine oil doesn't thin out more at 70 deg F than at -10, then the
laws of physics have been violated!
Marshall
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Ditto.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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www.kegkits.com
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