Posted by sotxbill on September 22, 2023 at 11:52:46 from (172.59.233.247):
In Reply to: Snake OIl? posted by Geo-TH,In on September 22, 2023 at 05:16:35:
back before multi weight oils, the basic oil was full of paraffin and wax on the heavy side and lighter distillates on the upper side. SO... the paraffin would sludge out, and the lighter product would boil off making the oil that was left get thicker. So much for 30wt oils.
SO.. anything that would thin down or cut wax was a miracle product and worked well.
Today a modern hd 15w-40 has non of those problems if run often enough. Still sitting long periods, with high moisture will try to rust up most anything. If your not running a modern high detergent hd oil, then yes you need lots of snake oil and some magic.
I think that starting it up occasionally and NOT letting it get to FULL TEMP!!!!!!! only serves to create lot of condensation and makes the problem worse than not starting it at all. When you start it, set it up to 1200 rpms minimun and run it till the temp comes up fulling and the water is hot and circulating. Seals stay soft, bearing/mains are well lubricated, and any moisture is pushed out the vent. Any cold starting carbon is expelled, and detergent oil has time to clean and coat everthing.
One could put a block heater on a thermostat to keep it from getting super cold and condensating, as that might help??
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