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Dipstick and synthetic oil

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Robert Paris

10-22-2004 09:44:36




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I have two questions for you knowledgeable people. - First, on the tranny dipstick of my 1952 VAC there is a notch, does it indicate low or high level of transmission fluid ?
- Secondly, would synthetic oil help my VAC start in cold weather (I'm talking of minus 10 F or lower). The poor thing still sits outside during winter.

Thanks to all.




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GW

10-23-2004 13:20:53




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 Re: Dipstick and synthetic oil in reply to Robert Paris, 10-22-2004 09:44:36  
Robert. I us amsoil in my equipment. The engine oil flows easier and stays coated on the bearing surfaces longer.I have a 5.9 cummins and in the winter here in Ohio by Lake Erie I do not plug it in and the engine rolls over like summer. My penny's worth to you.



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C. Amick

10-22-2004 11:25:44




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 Re: Dipstick and synthetic oil in reply to Robert Paris, 10-22-2004 09:44:36  
I wouldn't put synthetic in it. I would go with 10W and put some size No. 1 battery cables on it, if you are using a 6 volt battery.



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Robert Paris

10-22-2004 13:23:40




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 Re: Dipstick and synthetic oil in reply to C. Amick, 10-22-2004 11:25:44  
Thanks to all for your comments. I'll probably change oil and use 5w30 grade and I'll change my battery cables for 0 or 1 gauge. The starter is ok but it turns real slow, good size cables could help... I guess.



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Joe (Wa)

10-22-2004 10:31:45




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 Re: Dipstick and synthetic oil in reply to Robert Paris, 10-22-2004 09:44:36  
Notch on dipstick is full mark. For engine oil manual states SAE 10w for 32�F to -10�F and SAE 5w for -10�F and below. Joe



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JRB ( TN )

10-22-2004 10:07:29




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 Re: Dipstick and synthetic oil in reply to Robert Paris, 10-22-2004 09:44:36  
Robert, the synthetic probably would help in extreme cold, and is a really good oil, but one of the drawbacks of synthetic oil is that if you have any seals gaskets etc. that aren"t leaking now they might start leaking, especially on older engines, you can go to Amsoil web site www.amsoil.com and get some great info, I use amsoil in all my vechicles and motorcycles. Just my 2 cents



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