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| NJ914Guy |
 Jun 16 2011, 07:59 AM
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Can someone please set me straight on this.
Given summer time driving (70-95 degrees temps outside): If a 914 is running 20w-50 oil vs. 10w-30 oil, I know that the 30 weight is thinner oil, but which oil would run lower oil temps? Thanks, having a mental block moment here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 16 2011, 08:21 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
"Cooler"? Neither, really. 20w50 would be THICKER than 10w30 when the engine is hot. That should give you better lubrication at elevated temperatures in an engine designed to use it. Modern engines, mostly those designed and manufactured after the early 1990s, specify thinner oils because the oil passages are much smaller and oil that is too thick can actually cause engine failure from lack of lubrication.
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NJ914Guy Oil Temp vs. Oil Weight Jun 16 2011, 07:59 AM
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