Re: oil sludging

Posted by Burrhead on February 06, 2002 at 19:13:03 from (12.83.2.80):

In Reply to: oil sludging posted by Tim, Ohio on February 06, 2002 at 09:14:39:

It could be the oil does'nt agree with the higher heat range.

Yes not running a thermostat can cause slude as well as if the engine runs too hot will cause sludge.

Here's how the lower end looked on a 7.3 Ford diesel pickup that has been on Mobil Delvac 1300 15W40. This engine has over 350,000 miles with the oil changed about every 4,500 to 5,000 miles. It has a 180 degree thermostat in it.

The oil cooler had ruptured and put anti-freeze into the oil so I pulled the pan and checked the bearings. The bearings were within tolerance so I put it back together.

• Delvac

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