Re: Switching from non-detergent engine oils

Posted by Robert Cornell on August 10, 2005 at 05:52:17 from (209.62.168.161):

In Reply to: Switching from non-detergent engine oils posted by Kiernan3 on August 10, 2005 at 04:10:35:

If you switch to non detergent, I would suggest getting on a much shorter oil change rotation. The purpose of the detergent in the oil is to keep particles in suspension. This works great with a motor that has a positive pressure filter lubrication system as the suspended particles are filtered out of the oil. Older tractors have bypass filtration where only some of the oil is filtered. As noted in other replies, the non detergent oil allowed the sludge to settle out of the oil into the bottom of the pan. Remove the pan, clean well to remove sludge. Run the engine with some cheap detergent oil and one quart of fuel oil for a short time and drain. Use your detergent oil, but definitely decrease the amount of time between changes.

Follow Ups:

Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]