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Oil Temp vs. Oil Weight |
NJ914Guy |
Jun 16 2011, 07:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 150 Joined: 30-December 10 From: Deptford, NJ Member No.: 12,546 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Can someone please set me straight on this.
Given summer time driving (70-95 degrees temps outside): If a 914 is running 20w-50 oil vs. 10w-30 oil, I know that the 30 weight is thinner oil, but which oil would run lower oil temps? Thanks, having a mental block moment here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Jake Raby |
Jun 22 2011, 08:31 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,398 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE bradd penn has 10w 30 i think i will try it. That engine has my clearances. With 30 weight you'll have shit for oil pressure in the summer. We alter our clearances to favor the heavier oil. The engine you have isn't generic and the rules others play by do not apply. For heat Vs viscosity review this. Lake Speed and I devised a chart like this for our Snake Oil products based on temperature, load and pressures for an aircooled TIV engine. This is not that chart, but it gives an idea of the relationships between heat and viscosity when related to working pressures. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.joegibbsdriven.com-1095-1308796600.1.jpg) This post has been edited by Jake Raby: Jun 22 2011, 08:36 PM |
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Jun 23 2011, 09:09 AM
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airhead Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 28-August 10 From: ny/nj Member No.: 12,111 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE bradd penn has 10w 30 i think i will try it. That engine has my clearances. With 30 weight you'll have shit for oil pressure in the summer. We alter our clearances to favor the heavier oil. The engine you have isn't generic and the rules others play by do not apply. For heat Vs viscosity review this. Lake Speed and I devised a chart like this for our Snake Oil products based on temperature, load and pressures for an aircooled TIV engine. This is not that chart, but it gives an idea of the relationships between heat and viscosity when related to working pressures. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.joegibbsdriven.com-1095-1308796600.1.jpg) OK Jake, thank you for the info. i think i will order some snake oil from you. i see you sell it by the gallon what is the weight/viscosity ? |
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