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View Poll Results: What kind of motor oil do you use? | |||
30W | 104 | 50.98% | |
10W-30 | 59 | 28.92% | |
10W-40 | 30 | 14.71% | |
Detergent | 47 | 23.04% | |
Non-Detergent | 4 | 1.96% | |
Natural (as opposed to synthetic) | 48 | 23.53% | |
Synthetic | 9 | 4.41% | |
Motorcycle Oil | 4 | 1.96% | |
SG Grade | 6 | 2.94% | |
Some Other Variation | 12 | 5.88% | |
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Could be bearings clearance or it could be the oil pump. Ken's thoughts were that pumps do go wear out.
I already installed an indigo remote oil filter plus their oil cooler in an attempt to stave off the rebuild. I'm also using the Indigo thermostat, so I have nice toasty and consistent 180F water temp with their electric FWC. So I'm heading down the rebuild path on the spare motor... and trying learn as much as possible about 'best practices' from the forum. I have all the MMI tech tips archived, but looking for do's & don't from our very knowledgeable members. ... and I will make positive to install all three internal oil plugs.
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Been using 15W40 Diesel oil for 13 years now. Have not had one mechanical issue with the engine...3 black iron hot exhausts later, a fuel pump, bunch of filters, generally maintenance and a raw water pump. I've changed the oil at 25 hrs and to be honest it's hard to see where it is on the dipstick it's so clean...been clear for years now. Been a good engine. Still a great running engine.
EDIT: The engine developed a head gasket leak (air only) under the T-stat area where the head was weakened from years of salt water running through it. When the gasket was changed I couldn't get to torque two studs and found a small crack near the exhaust ports between two stud holes...again, worn thin from years of salt water. I changed the engine out and put in my spare. The internals are all still good on that and I've been told the right guy with a brazing rod can fix that issue. The issue it experienced had nothing to do with the oil I use. 15W40 is in the new one I put in as well.
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