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Started by Bob, July 17, 2016, 05:34:51 AM

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PlainfieldCharger

#25
July 24, 2016, 01:17:05 PM
Put some 20W-50 in it with the ZDDP additive and run that before you do the other additives. Throw in some new plugs and drive it for a while and pull the plug the was fouled the most....post a pic for the board to see....

c00nhunterjoe

#26
July 24, 2016, 01:32:29 PM
It may not even be the rings. The front plugs dont show any deposits that i can see from those pictures. I wouldnt add any detergents, its a waste IF you have kept up with regular service which it sounds like you have. Just run a good blend oil and see how it does. If it still uses oil, run a compression test and if all are good then remember loose is fast, dont worry about it until you plan on a total overhaul.

Bob

#27
July 24, 2016, 02:58:52 PM
Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on July 24, 2016, 01:32:29 PM
It may not even be the rings. The front plugs dont show any deposits that i can see from those pictures. I wouldnt add any detergents, its a waste IF you have kept up with regular service which it sounds like you have. Just run a good blend oil and see how it does. If it still uses oil, run a compression test and if all are good then remember loose is fast, dont worry about it until you plan on a total overhaul.
The plugs have been in for about 4 years and the oil gets changed at least twice year since I only run about 700 miles a year. I just purchased some good 20-40 and we will see how it goes from there without any additives.
I thought the plugs looked good also except for that one back one.
I will update the post as time goes on.


Everyone, thanks for your input.

Bob

c00nhunterjoe

#28
July 24, 2016, 03:24:13 PM
Where did you get 20w40? You do realize that this time of year 5w40, 10w40, 15w40 are all the same viscosity right?

Bob

#29
July 24, 2016, 03:36:22 PM
Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on July 24, 2016, 03:24:13 PM
Where did you get 20w40? You do realize that this time of year 5w40, 10w40, 15w40 are all the same viscosity right?
Hind sight being 20-20 I thought the same thing sitting here. I guess the all around should have been 15-40.

c00nhunterjoe

#30
July 24, 2016, 04:00:26 PM
10w40 is typically cheaper and more readily available, and if you ever did drive in cold temps, it would be better as well.

Bob

#31
July 25, 2016, 05:01:22 PM
Changed the oil and the oil pressure came back up to normal. Miles will tell now.
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