Thicker oil help oil consumption?
05-22-2012, 02:31 PM
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10W-30 can be THINNER than 5w-30 at operating temps.
Diesel rated oils often have higher flash points and cope with heat better, most are API rated for gas engines. If you really want to try knowing it is just an attempt at a bandaid maybe try one of the diesel oils.
Diesel rated oils often have higher flash points and cope with heat better, most are API rated for gas engines. If you really want to try knowing it is just an attempt at a bandaid maybe try one of the diesel oils.
05-22-2012, 04:42 PM
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yeah nevermind I found my problem anyways.....the header tube rubbed a hole in the dipstick tube which put oil on the header and made it smoke at high rpms
Sure am glad it wasn't what I though it was
Sure am glad it wasn't what I though it was
