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gcarbone 
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 Topic: detergent?Posted: October-11-2009 at 2:50pm |
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1996 SN...i winterized it yesterday and for the oil change
I put in straight 40W but had a ford mechanic tell me after i was done that I want NON-DETERGENT 40W... Everyone i know actually runs regular 10W-40, which has detergents...I have seen some threads about oil choices but wasnt sure so I thought I'd ask. Anyone see any problems here? |
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SNobsessed
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Posted: October-11-2009 at 4:50pm |
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IMO your mechanic is wrong. Non-detergent oil is only needed on old engines full of sludge.
You are good to go. Did you use Rotella 40W? |
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Posted: October-11-2009 at 5:11pm |
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non detergent oils are for things that dont produce by-products, oil compressors, transmissions,gear boxes etc...
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: October-11-2009 at 6:15pm |
No name, What does this mechanic work on? Certainly not internal combustion engines! Listen to Chris and Eric. You want the detergent. Even more important is the oil should have a high level of ZDDP for your flat tappet engine. Chris mentioned Rotella 40 which is a good choice. |
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gcarbone
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Posted: October-11-2009 at 11:19pm |
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Hey Pete - my name should be in my profile...see it?
The mechanic isnt MINE but he got me thinking enough to ask...thanks for the help, glad to know i had it right. I saw everyone else's choices of Rotella and 20w-50 racing that Tim uses, but i just grabbed the NAPA 40w....with detergent. Hope you all had a good summer... |
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