Re: motor oil; detergent v non-detergent

Posted by Dean on May 25, 2005 at 07:38:46 from (198.185.18.207):

In Reply to: Re: motor oil; detergent v non-detergent posted by Rob on May 25, 2005 at 07:14:40:

Interesting debate that has been largely resolved by about 50 years of experience.

1. Oil cost is relatively insignificant to the issue. That said, detergent oils are usually less expensive than ND oils because major brands of detergent oils are frequently found at sale prices at major retailers whereas ND oils, if available, are rarely discounted. Additionally, as detergent oils are retailed in much higher volumes than ND oils, the associated economies of scale usually result in lower prices for the detergent oils.

2. Most "full-flow" oil filters routinely bypass a significant percentage of the oil, especially when cold and even at operating temperature.

I am convinced that the use of detergent oils in a "clean" N engine is the better practice despite the partial-flow oil filter system. Of course, such practice would not be recommended in any engine that has not been thoroughly cleaned during a major overhaul.

Dean

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