Well this has been an interesting day, Regarding oils and such. So does anyone mind if I throw out a question? and short story?
Rebuilt my 350 and ran dino oil 10w-30 for first 60,000 miles, then developed what I thought was lifter noise. Adjusted vales all were good and in spec and a friend mechanic told me that it was not lifter or valves but a cam noise, due to lack of oils sticking onto the rear lobe. He told me to switch to 5W-30 and add 1 bottle of blue STP, Guess what no more noise engine purrs like a Kitten.
So I ponder since most wear does occur at start ups, has anyone actually used it even half a bottle from beginning or to quieten down like me in higher mileage motor with good results?
I know the manual says oil additives are not necessary, but That STP is sticky stuff and I am almost temped to try a half a bottle in the KJ too. Opinions appreciated without insults please.
Does anyone have a way to do a sheer test using 5W-30 and a light mixture before and after adding STP. to determine it's characteristics safe or not?
Gunk build up is what I am worried about ...
I forgot to add the main reason I am considering this is that the jeep sits for long intervals, and only gets started every 3-4 days while in storage modes. I have Stabilizer in fuel, and have a light mixture of Lucas top oil /fuel conditioner in gas too. I let the KJ warm up fully 15 minutes and move it around to get the rust off brakes etc, run air conditioning too.
Rebuilt my 350 and ran dino oil 10w-30 for first 60,000 miles, then developed what I thought was lifter noise. Adjusted vales all were good and in spec and a friend mechanic told me that it was not lifter or valves but a cam noise, due to lack of oils sticking onto the rear lobe. He told me to switch to 5W-30 and add 1 bottle of blue STP, Guess what no more noise engine purrs like a Kitten.
So I ponder since most wear does occur at start ups, has anyone actually used it even half a bottle from beginning or to quieten down like me in higher mileage motor with good results?
I know the manual says oil additives are not necessary, but That STP is sticky stuff and I am almost temped to try a half a bottle in the KJ too. Opinions appreciated without insults please.
Does anyone have a way to do a sheer test using 5W-30 and a light mixture before and after adding STP. to determine it's characteristics safe or not?
Gunk build up is what I am worried about ...
I forgot to add the main reason I am considering this is that the jeep sits for long intervals, and only gets started every 3-4 days while in storage modes. I have Stabilizer in fuel, and have a light mixture of Lucas top oil /fuel conditioner in gas too. I let the KJ warm up fully 15 minutes and move it around to get the rust off brakes etc, run air conditioning too.
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