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01-30-2024, 03:27 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
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I ended up not at AutoZone but rather at one of the Model A Parts Sources. Joe K
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01-30-2024, 03:32 PM | #22 |
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Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
One item that Paul brought up in his video (which is really good btw) is the worst oil today is better than the best oil of the time. Take that for however you want. I run Mobil-1 in mine, No filter, but then again, she doesn't get driven all that much, maybe 2000 a year at this point in time.
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01-30-2024, 03:56 PM | #23 |
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Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
I run Mobil 1 in mine, with a filter. I figure that other than checking the dipstick, oil is one less thing to worry about.
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01-30-2024, 04:05 PM | #25 |
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Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
I use AMSOIL Z-ROD 20w-50 for classic cars.
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01-30-2024, 07:24 PM | #26 |
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01-31-2024, 12:06 AM | #27 |
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Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
Attached are scans of 2 pages from my original 1931 Ford Model A Instruction Manual (Owners Manual). It talks about lubrication and oil viscosity.
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Interesting Jim/GA. Thanks for sharing!
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01-31-2024, 12:04 PM | #29 |
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Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
Here is my thinking on the subject 30 weight and say 10w 40 (btw,the “W” stands for “Winter”, not weight) I understand the “if it was good enough for Henry it’s good enough for me” etc. type of thinking. Straight 30 weight was the best available in 1928. It is not the best available now. It’s the same as steel vs cast iron brake drums. A good portion of the wear in a gas engine occurs in the first couple minutes after the engine is started so I want that oil pumping fast at that time and multi vis is better for that. Also, the better oil stays “stuck” when the engine is not running also helps with ‘dry start” I believe synthetic does this better.
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01-31-2024, 03:19 PM | #30 |
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I agree Jeepguy. Just because it has always been done that way doesn't mean it's the best way.
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