[V8] (Oil) Can of worms - open with care

[Buchholz, Steven]

I switched the urq over to synth because I know the I5Ts are rough on oil
... didn't have a problem with that one.  Given the detergent
characteristics of modern oils, I think the risk is reduced ... 

For me the "why" question would be the key.  We're talking about an engine
that has an 8-10 quart capacity, has a large, well positioned oil cooler and
isn't really overly stressed ... personally I'll continue to replace the oil
with standard dino juice ...

Steve B
San Jose, Kaleefohnia (USA)
> 
> I disagree-
> 
> I have switched MANY old cars with over 200K miles.  NOT ONE 
> leaks.  The
> oldest was a 1972 MBZ 4.5 engine with 240K on it.  No leaks 
> even 7 years
> later.  A Ford 351 does not leak 3 years after a switch with 
> 120K miles on
> it.  My 4ksq was switched around 180K.  Now has 220K.  No 
> leaks.  Cq had
> 170K on it when switched.  Bought it in June of 03.  Now has 
> 182K on it.  No
> leaks.  5.6 liter MBZ from 1986 with 186K when switched, now 
> well over 200K
> miles.  No leaks or problems.  The list goes on.
> 
> YRMV, but I have NEVER had a problem.  BTW, every older car I 
> have ever
> switched was older then 1986 and had 170K or more miles on 
> it.  With the
> exception of the 351.  Have switched newer cars too with no problems.