Posted by sgtbull on November 22, 2011 at 12:28:23 from (163.191.228.254):
I've always heard that using detergent oil in a dirty engine that had previously not used detergent oil would cause serious problems.
I suspect most of the accumulated gunk that could break loose is inside the crankcase itself, in which case it would have to get though the pickup tube screen before it could go anywhere and cause damage. I'd think it unlikely that such small particles would end up blocking anything. Most likely, they'd end up in the bottom of the pan if they had any mass at all. I would however, take the pan off after a few oil changes and scrape out any buildup in the bottom and anything you can see/reach in the block and you should be good to go. In 26 yrs of working on old tractors, I've never heard of an actual case where detergent oil breaking loose old deposits ever caused engine damage/failure. I HAVE seen where chunks of silicone were stuck in the pickup tube screen, but even then, not to the extent it shut off or probably even notably reduced the oil flow. Does anyone else have DIRECT observations of problems associated to using detergent oil in a cruddy engine? (Not anecdotal, not "heard from a buddy", but actually SAW with your own eyes.)
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Identifying Tractor Noises - by Curtis Von Fange. Listening To Your Tractor : Part 3 - In this series we are continuing to learn the fine art of listening to our tractor in hopes of keeping it running longer. One particularly important facet is to hear and identify the particular noises that our
... [Read Article]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
