Re: [Amc-list] Spring Flush

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

But even at 70 degrees the 0w part means the oils starts pumping sooner. It just
won't be as noticeable as at -30 degrees. : )

Ken 


Quoting Armand Eshleman <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> 
> Ken,
> 
> I entirely agree with you. If I was to purchase synthetic lubricant for a
> car that would be subjected to 30 below zero, I would buy the lower
> viscosity for sure.
> Anyway.........................
> Remember the car we are discussing will never be started when it is 30 below
> zero outside. It is leading a pampered life now compared to when I initially
> purchased it in 1972. So if I'm not going to start the car when it is colder
> out than let's say 32 degrees,  I think it will be ok with the 20W50, would
> anyone agree??   I've used the block heater to prewarm the engine with 40W
> in it and the lifters didn't even tick because I would engage the starter
> and let it crank first for a bit and then set the choke and it would fire
> instantly and not clatter.
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Armand
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ken Ames" <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 12:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Spring Flush
> 
> 
> > ...and the block heater doesn't heat the oil. When it does start the oil
> is
> > still dead cold. It will warm faster once it hits the warm parts of the
> engine.
> > At 30 below and having been plugged in, my Eagle starts fine but still
> takes too
> > long for the oil light to go out.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> 
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