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> On Jul 24, 2017, at 5:38 PM, svpegasus38 via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Peter, the 10w-40 did not have the ash content required by the VW diesel > engine. At least that was what I was told. That was also 25 years ago. > > > > Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device > Doug Mountjoy > POYC > Pegasus > Lf38 > > -------- Original message -------- > From: PETER OCAMPO via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 7/24/17 10:31 (GMT-08:00) > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: PETER OCAMPO <bcwwka...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List synthetic oil > > Question why would changing from 10w30 to 15w40. Destroy a Diesel vw engine? > > My westerbeke 33 owner Manuel says 10w30 but previous owner had 15w40. > Should I go back to 10w30? > > Thanks > > Peter > Goonie island > C&c 40 > Portland me > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 24, 2017, at 1:15 PM, Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> A couple of mechanics have told me this as well. If an older car has been >> using non-synthetic, then never change to synthetic since it might start >> leaks that didn't exist before. >> That said, most of our diesels never get the hours on the engine that an >> auto/truck get so it might be a moot point. >> Ron >> Wild Cheri >> C&C 30-1 >> STL >> >> >> >> From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Cc: Marek Dziedzic <dziedzi...@hotmail.com> >> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 6:10 PM >> Subject: Re: Stus-List synthetic oil >> >> Mike, >> >> There are some reports that synthetic oil may dissolve some of the residues >> left on different parts, which may lead to sudden increase of the oil usage. >> Of course, this applies to older engines. The general rule of thumb is that >> if you used non-synthetic oils in the past (and did it for years) you may >> want to stay with the same kind. If you used synthetics, there should be no >> issue switching to non-synthetic. >> >> My personal experience is limited to a single car in the past, where I >> changed from normal to synthetic (the car was driven hard) and I ended up >> with an engine that burned about 1-1.5 l (1-2 qt.) of oil for 1000 km. >> >> I don't believe that you could use oil that is "too good" for the engine. As >> long as it is the same grade, it should work fine. >> >> In your case I would monitor how much oil is staying in the engine (and how >> much you burn). >> >> Good luck >> >> Marek >> 1994 C270 "Legato" >> Ottawa, ON >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, >> Mike via CnC-List >> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 11:45 >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Cc: Hoyt, Mike <mike.h...@impgroup.com> >> Subject: Stus-List synthetic oil >> >> I had my brother pick up 15w40 for me last week. Changed oil today and when >> old oil drained realized he bought synthetic 15w40. Have outing today and no >> time to get regular oil. >> >> Plan to drain and change later this week to non synthetic >> >> Is this an issue? >> >> Yanmar 3gm30f >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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