Safe to run a 5w30 oil?
08-25-2010, 08:48 PM
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[QUOTE=69MustangCoupe393cid;7170494]
I have no idea at all as to what the above statement is intended to assert, convey, or otherwise put forth--other than a blatant display of a complete lack of knowledge as to what the SAE "grade" numbers mean, fluid dynamics, and internal combustion engine design in general.
Hint--they (SAE grade assignments) are at best only indirectly related to a motor oil's actual viscosity...
Read this...
Hint--they (SAE grade assignments) are at best only indirectly related to a motor oil's actual viscosity...
Read this...
08-25-2010, 09:01 PM
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[quote=69MustangCoupe393cid;7170494]You come on here to ask a question and get plenty of answers/responses and you argue with everyone?? If you already know the answer then don't post, simple as that!!
08-26-2010, 07:13 AM
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Are the short blocks of the GT500 and 2000 GT the same? I really doubt it, therefore that really means nothing. You can't just run any thickness oil you want in any engine, you can severly screw things up if it wasn't dsigned for it. Hell aussie engines might have had a stronger oil pump and been able to run a thicker oil, who knows. But based on what I've read here and know about engines, I'm going to assume a 5-30 would be ok in this thing. If I blow it up **** it, I'll throw in a S/C Cobra drivetrain.
Actually considering since the GT500 and the 200GT both use Windsor iron blocks then yes they are basically the same. Same oil clearances, same oil pump other than the 4V is 1MM thicker to account for double the valvetrain.
08-26-2010, 07:16 AM
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08-26-2010, 10:11 AM
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08-26-2010, 12:53 PM
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[QUOTE=cliffyk;7170555]
I have no idea at all as to what the above statement is intended to assert, convey, or otherwise put forth--other than a blatant display of a complete lack of knowledge as to what the SAE "grade" numbers mean, fluid dynamics, and internal combustion engine design in general.
Hint--they (SAE grade assignments) are at best only indirectly related to a motor oil's actual viscosity...
Read this...
I can't read it all now, but it looks like a good read I'll have to see if I can better understand it better later, thanks for the link.
[QUOTE=lizzyfan;7170575]How am I arguing with everyone? I simply stated what I thought ot be ture. I never said you were wrong. No need to get your pannies in a bunch. I'm reading and trying to learn, not everyone is born with a wealth of knowledge. I'm just trying to get an explanation as to why what I thought is wrong.
I have no idea at all as to what the above statement is intended to assert, convey, or otherwise put forth--other than a blatant display of a complete lack of knowledge as to what the SAE "grade" numbers mean, fluid dynamics, and internal combustion engine design in general.
Hint--they (SAE grade assignments) are at best only indirectly related to a motor oil's actual viscosity...
Read this...
[QUOTE=lizzyfan;7170575]How am I arguing with everyone? I simply stated what I thought ot be ture. I never said you were wrong. No need to get your pannies in a bunch. I'm reading and trying to learn, not everyone is born with a wealth of knowledge. I'm just trying to get an explanation as to why what I thought is wrong.
08-26-2010, 02:24 PM
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08-26-2010, 04:54 PM
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Here ya go big guy:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php
BTW I like your car that's one of my favorite colors, any in your face blue really. I was a big fan of the moonlight blue from the mid 90's that they put on the taurus, and the blue from the 60's that was on the Boss, I forget what it was called. What color is that on your beast if you don't mind me asking?