Subject: RE: Eldo..lighter oil during winter
Author: John Sutton
Date: Dec 9, 2002, 2:40 PM
Post ID: 1711544494
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<P>If one were to switch to a synthetic, would this significantly increase the risk of more leaks?</P>
<P>John S. in Hickory<BR><BR></P></DIV>
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<DIV></DIV>>From: John Boettcher <RATG-@HOTMAIL.COM>
<DIV></DIV>>Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
<DIV></DIV>>To: Loopfram-@topica.com
<DIV></DIV>>Subject: RE: Eldo..lighter oil during winter
<DIV></DIV>>Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 22:12:03 +0000
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<DIV></DIV>> > Actually the 10W -40 is fine in the summer. In the winter 5W-20 is a
<DIV></DIV>> > real good choice.
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<DIV></DIV>>Most 15W50, 5W50 and 20W50 synthetic oils have pour points of -40f to
<DIV></DIV>>-50f. Most conventional 5W20, 5W30 and 10W30s have pour points of around
<DIV></DIV>>-25f.
<DIV></DIV>>So if you opt to synthetic, you can choose any weight oil you want and
<DIV></DIV>>still have a bike that will crank easier than a 5W30 conventional.
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<DIV></DIV>>Now if you go with a synthetic 5W30 you can get down to -70f pour
<DIV></DIV>>points.
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<DIV></DIV>>My Guzzis will crank almost normal speed and fire right up even at -20f
<DIV></DIV>>with a synthetic 15W50.
<DIV></DIV>>JB
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