i posted this question before and got a mixed bag of answers-- i have a 97 toyota with 240k miles i want it to not burn oil and protect all the worn metal engine parts -- why not use a nice thick oil? i live in california it only gets to 48 degrees at night. so it is a common seller why not use it ---please help answer this debate.
2007-03-12 11:26:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
1st 10/50 slightly thicker than 10/30 or 10/40 which makes the oil pump work harder to move the oil. regardless of night time temp. 10/30 is more standardly used because it does not over work the oil pump and moves more freely without breaking down( now thats a costly repair along with pistons,lifters and rings not getting any oil as quick as possible). cars usually burn oil because of bad rings, valves or lifters not properly seated or very badly worn... most likely your problem in your 240,000 mile case. rebuilding now will cost less than when you burn everything up. My suggestion use thinner oil keep some on hand and rebuild as soon as possible.
2007-03-12 11:41:21 · answer #1 · answered by joyous 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So just pour molasses in your engine. Your probably in need of a new head gasket and ppiston rings. Pouring maple syrup in your engine will not help it burn better.
2007-03-12 19:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by victusferrum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are sure it will not get cold then do it , i live in Canada and use 5w-50 synthetic , i thought that California had tight pollution laws ?
2007-03-12 18:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its mostly for racing.its a little too heavy for normal use.if you live in a hot climate,i guess it would be ok.it sure wouldnt break down.
2007-03-12 18:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋