monkeydude3

well my O/R H is a double edged sword. Beautiful sound and improved performance, but now I SEE the oil I burn in smoke form.

Pretty much, the manner in which it smokes, is the second I tap the gas after any kind of idling, it blows a small cloud of blue and then nothing... only after it idles for 30 seconds or more. The more idle, the more smoke. And it does this on startup too (not until I tap the gas)

Compression is good... I'm almost certain it's the valve guide seals. I closed off the PCV from the TB and ran it, and it still smoked so it's not coming in there. I'm running high milage oil and the oil seal additive, so these stupid additives arent' swelling the seals like they are supposed to.

::sigh:: I want my new motor [:@]

any input to the smoking??

monkeydude3

would it do me any harm to switch to 10w40 on my next oil change? this poor engine has 114000 on it so the clearances aren't tight anymore

GT_Bob

Oil weight, or viscosity, refers to how thick or thin the oil is. The temperature requirements set for oil by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is 0 degrees F (low) and 210 degrees F (high).

Oils meeting the SAE's low temperature requirements have a "W" after the viscosity rating (example: 10W), and oils that meet the high ratings have no letter (example SAE 30). An oil is rated for viscosity by heating it to a specified temperature, and then allowing it to flow out of a specifically sized hole. Its viscosity rating is determined by the length of time it takes to flow out of the hole. If it flows quickly, it gets a low rating. If it flows slowly, it gets a high rating.

Engines need oil that is thin enough for cold starts, and thick enough when the engine is hot. Since oil gets thinner when heated, and thicker when cooled, most of us use what are called multi-grade, or multi-viscosity oils. These oils meet SAE specifications for the low temperature requirements of a light oil and the high temperature requirements of a heavy oil. You will hear them referred to as multi-viscosity, all-season and all-weather oils. An example is a 10W-30 which is commonly found in stores.

In your situation, I'd try an oil like http://www.kendallmotoroil.com/HighMileage.htm.


After all, what harm could it cause with 114k on the odo?

monkeydude3

well, I am running valvoline max life... very similar equivilant, AND the max life oil seal additive...


10/40 max life next change may help... I just dont' wanna touch this motor when I'm gonna be building a new one... need beater soon!

lol

monkeydude3

anyone know any good additives? Other than lucas?

*Blk_96_Stang_GT*

yea id love to know to cause i have the exact same problem as you, im thinking of putting the stock H back on because i hate seeing the smoke...but the sound is so good idk what to do.