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31 Model A · 01-12-2015, 06:03 PM

I remember I asked the very same question not so long ago. I also remember Mitch telling me that if I didn't use Rotella 15W40 that he would kick my arse first time he sees me.

rusted · 01-12-2015, 06:11 PM

Mitch seems to be a kind, caring and patent person!

31 Model A · 01-12-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rusted

Mitch seems to be a kind, caring and patent person!

Kind and Caring, for sure, patient

, although he did follow up with a coupon, buy one gallon get five free.

CarlG · 01-12-2015, 06:32 PM

Guess I'll have to break down and invest in a case of 15W40 Rotella, even if it does come in gallon jugs.
Can't have Mitch going around kicking @$$.

prpmmp · 01-12-2015, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tim54889

What engine oil do I use? I'am sure this will open a can of worms!

This will keep you busy reading for awhile!! Pete

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/faq.php?faq=haas_articles

C26Pinelake · 01-12-2015, 07:05 PM

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[QUOTEd=Tom Wesenberg;1014094]Rotella.
Anything else will make your engine not even start.[/QUOTE]

What Tom says is the gospel. Use Rotella. He knows his A's !
Wayne

700rpm · 01-12-2015, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tim54889

How do you know if they were raccoons? Weren't they wearing masks!

Good retort!

Tom Wesenberg · 01-12-2015, 07:49 PM

While the pan and valve cover are off, after cleaning out the valve chamber, I would run pipe cleaners down each of the 3 main bearing oil tubes, to be sure they all have clear passage for the oil. Don't jam the pipe cleaner into the crankshaft bearing surface, but just lower it until you feel it hit the crank.

Mike V. Florida · 01-13-2015, 01:38 AM

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bikejunk · 01-13-2015, 08:10 AM

it's kinda cold here in Jersey so winter its 10=30 summer its 20-40 or what ever is cheapest

MrBruce · 01-13-2015, 08:47 AM

What ever is on the shelf, 10w - 30 or straight 30w

01-12-2015, 06:03 PM	#21
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: What engine oil? I remember I asked the very same question not so long ago. I also remember Mitch telling me that if I didn't use Rotella 15W40 that he would kick my arse first time he sees me. __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers

01-12-2015, 06:11 PM	#22
rusted Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 88	Re: What engine oil? Mitch seems to be a kind, caring and patent person!

01-12-2015, 06:32 PM	#24
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,212	Re: What engine oil? Guess I'll have to break down and invest in a case of 15W40 Rotella, even if it does come in gallon jugs. Can't have Mitch going around kicking @$$. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

01-12-2015, 07:05 PM	#26
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: What engine oil? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) [QUOTEd=Tom Wesenberg;1014094]Rotella. Anything else will make your engine not even start.[/QUOTE] What Tom says is the gospel. Use Rotella. He knows his A's ! Wayne

01-12-2015, 07:49 PM	#28
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: What engine oil? While the pan and valve cover are off, after cleaning out the valve chamber, I would run pipe cleaners down each of the 3 main bearing oil tubes, to be sure they all have clear passage for the oil. Don't jam the pipe cleaner into the crankshaft bearing surface, but just lower it until you feel it hit the crank.

01-13-2015, 01:38 AM	#29
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: What engine oil? .... __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

01-13-2015, 08:10 AM	#30
bikejunk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: beautiful down town Passaic NJ Posts: 293	Re: What engine oil? it's kinda cold here in Jersey so winter its 10=30 summer its 20-40 or what ever is cheapest

01-13-2015, 08:47 AM	#31
MrBruce Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 334	Re: What engine oil? What ever is on the shelf, 10w - 30 or straight 30w