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Re: Re: Re: 10W oil vs 5W30
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Posted by paul on January 06, 2004 at 13:38:28 from (66.60.196.149):
In Reply to: Re: Re: 10W oil vs 5W30 posted by johnny on January 06, 2004 at 13:20:48:
The problem with ether is that it EXPLODES in the cylinder, where as diesel has a really fast-moving pressure front as it fires. Or, the diesel is like a ball peen hammer, & the ether is like a sledge hammer on your combustion chamber..... The ether is sometimes needed, but in general just bad for a diesel engine - more wear & shatter forces on the piston, head, & connecting rod. If you always plug in your tractor, use the summer oil in your tractor. the thicker oil is better for a properly warmed engine. The thinner oils are better for starting when cold, but do not protect the hot engine as well when fully warmed & running under heavy load. Everything is always a compromise. --->Paul
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