Posted by Janicholson on April 20, 2020 at 12:02:27 from (24.240.46.228):
In Reply to: Engine oil posted by J Hamilton on April 20, 2020 at 11:48:59:
Multi Wt oils allow easier starting, build oil pressure faster, stay thicker when at operating temperature, and contain the following additives (or more): detergents that clean the engine, Surficants that help float particles into the filter, dispersants that help keep material from pooling or clotting, Viscosity stabilizers that keep the oil within a range of viscosity, and corrosion inhibitors that do just that. Far superior to oils formulated when antique tractors were new. Oil quality is one reason modern engines are working well at 200,000 miles. If your old tractor has been run using only non detergent oil, it is recommended that the oil pan be and valve cover be removed and cleaned. there will be sludge and nasty pudding like goop in them. that is bad (even if you mistakenly went back to the old non-detergent oil). Jim
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