is oil treatment a good idea?
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RE: is oil treatment a good idea?
ORIGINAL: badkarma16
well, im hoping it isn't the age that made it so thick. b/c that doesn't sound very good. if i do another oil change, do i still have to change the filter? and what oil should i use? i did the oil change on monday.
well, im hoping it isn't the age that made it so thick. b/c that doesn't sound very good. if i do another oil change, do i still have to change the filter? and what oil should i use? i did the oil change on monday.
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RE: is oil treatment a good idea?
ORIGINAL: Chopper
Due to closer tolerances and the fact that the 4.6 engine is an overhead cam design I would stick with the lighter 5w20 oil with no additives.The lighter oil allows pressure to build quicker and therefore lube the cam lobes,followers,and lifters sooner than a heavier oil.
The thickening agent you dumped in will only increase the viscosity of the oil,making the problem worse. Here's a link you might want to look at.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
Due to closer tolerances and the fact that the 4.6 engine is an overhead cam design I would stick with the lighter 5w20 oil with no additives.The lighter oil allows pressure to build quicker and therefore lube the cam lobes,followers,and lifters sooner than a heavier oil.
The thickening agent you dumped in will only increase the viscosity of the oil,making the problem worse. Here's a link you might want to look at.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
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RE: is oil treatment a good idea?
ORIGINAL: Texas5.0
You should change your filter everytime you change your oil.
ORIGINAL: badkarma16
well, im hoping it isn't the age that made it so thick. b/c that doesn't sound very good. if i do another oil change, do i still have to change the filter? and what oil should i use? i did the oil change on monday.
well, im hoping it isn't the age that made it so thick. b/c that doesn't sound very good. if i do another oil change, do i still have to change the filter? and what oil should i use? i did the oil change on monday.
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