[alfa] Re: thicker oil to minimize consumption?

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Joe;

Synthetics not withstanding, a multi-grade 20W-50 will have the same 
viscosity at operating temp as a straight 50.  I haven't seen a multi-grade 
that equates to a 60, but I have seen Kendall's Nitro 70W, which I prefer 
in my 115 gearboxes.  Royal Purple makes some synthetics that might be 
thicker than a 20W-50, or 50W.  I don't have the URL handy, but it will 
come up in Google.

Regards,

Dean
Lutz, FL
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's


At 12:11 PM 9/14/2003, you wrote:

> Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2003 20:29:52 -0400
> From: Joe Elliott <jee@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] thicker oil to minimize consumption?
>
> I've heard people refer to putting SAE50 oil in a worn out engine to
> minimize consumption.  Should I try putting SAE60 in my GTV-6?  If
> not regularly, would it be beneficial when I'm on the track?
>
> Thanks,
> Joe Elliott
> '82 GTV-6
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