Recent content by Mike66

The plastic chain tensioners in the early engines are known to fail. dumping plastic bits into the sump and clogging the oil pickup. Very important with a car of that vintage to drop the pan and do a good cleanout, especially in the pickup tube. At the same time, it is imperitive that you pull...

Do you really think the switch from a 5-20 to a 0-20 is going to make a heck of alot of difference? Splitting hairs. Or maybe you Chicago goes to -30?

Just did that in my Volvo V70XC Turbo. No problemo. No leaks,smoke,anyhing. Go for it.

Just did the same on my 98 Volvo V70XC turbo. Usually use PP. Got a good price on the oil, so why not. We'll see.

I have two identical 454cid inboards in my boat. Both run the same, have the same operating temps, compression, etc. Use HD oil, OCI every 50 hrs. One engine always dark amber oil, the other almost black. Never wanted to spend the bucks on UOA. I sleep just fine. Will let you know if it really...

I just slowly pour a bottle of any 30w down the carbs in my 454 Crusaders until the engine coughs, then flood it out with a quick pour. Works fine and it's cheap and easy. Engines start just fine in the spring.And no, I haven't torn down the engines to see how they really are. I also think it's...