oil
- Thread starter ricturbo
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I would not run synthetic in a motor with a flat Tappet .cam if you have a roller you would be ok IMO the shop I work at trestoring cars have had cam failure on 3 different cars a gto mustang and Chevy camero the 2 things in common were flat Tappet and synthetic oil I to had lost a cam in my Buick it was explained to me the synthetic was to slick not allowing the lifter to spin correctly on the cam causing it to build heat and wipe the lobe I have no scientific evidence to prove anything I've said but over the five years this happened and switching to convention oil with additive we've had no more problems
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I have no dog in this fight,I use what I use because it's what I like .
It's just that there are at least 75 very informative/entertaining threads about oil on here already (a quick search would have shown that) and in the end, they all say the same thing - it's a matter of personal preference.
It's just that there are at least 75 very informative/entertaining threads about oil on here already (a quick search would have shown that) and in the end, they all say the same thing - it's a matter of personal preference.
deezdad
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Indeed, same experience here .. Interesting questionair at the top, I chose what oil.
Either kind, if you let the car sit for a week the oil will drain out of the lifters and the motor will sound like it's dyin' for a second when you start it.
I can't resist.
The statement about lifters not rotating isn't logical. If they don't rotate because synthetic is too slick, then what heat buildup could there be? Heat comes from friction! But you're saying it's because there isn't enough friction!
Cam makers tell you to use conventional during cam break-in because the extra friction (=heat) breaks a surface and allows the lobes to wear for proper break-in.
I can't resist.
The statement about lifters not rotating isn't logical. If they don't rotate because synthetic is too slick, then what heat buildup could there be? Heat comes from friction! But you're saying it's because there isn't enough friction!Cam makers tell you to use conventional during cam break-in because the extra friction (=heat) breaks a surface and allows the lobes to wear for proper break-in.
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The search feature using "best oil", or something to that affect, came up with nothing but garbage for you, huh?
And this particular thread was somehow "advice rich" for you?????
Good luck with your first 'hot" car...........
