The only reason I can think of as to why NOT to use a detergent oil or a
synthetic oil, would be on an engine that spent years running non-detergent
oil (or poor oil changes). Then the worry would be the breakup of all the
sludge that had built up over the years. But on a fresh rebuild, I think
any of the newer oils (detergent or synthetic) would be acceptable. I've
used both on mine, and two cross country trips and over 20,000 miles on the
rebuild says I'm doing SOMETHING right.
Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: <miq@teleport.com>
To: <trks@javanet.com>
Cc: Daniel Mooney <moondan@cgocable.net>; Jay Duncanson <jay@duncanson.com>;
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 1999 2:17 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] synthetic Oil for 216
> Grant Galbraith says:
> >
> > Why Not? I've been using synthetic in my fresh 235 and am interested to
know
> > the reason.
> >
> > Grant 50 3100
>
> I'd guess it has something to do with the babbit bearings in the 216.
I've
> been running Castrol Synthtec for 15K miles in my 235 since I rebuilt it
> as well. No leaks, no smoke, knock wood.
>
> > Daniel Mooney wrote:
> >
> > > DO NOT use synthetic oil in that old 216! I have friends in Shell
Canada
> > > management and I asked them about that and they said it was a big
no-no.
>
>
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> Miq Millman miq@teleport.com
> Tualatin, OR
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