have recently changed the oil on the blue baron to mobil 1 0W40 after 1500 miles on 0W40 semi synth after a rebuild.
it seems to be a little smokey on start up after its been sat for a while so maybe the oil is getting through the heads as its common on the flat 6 I am told.
i think the engine needs some more running in as its only been 1500 miles
am thinking its too thin and have been advised to look at a 5W50 or 10W50 fully synth oil like the Millers.
is anyone else running this oil and find it better than 0w40?
is it the case that 0w40 is a lot thinner when its cold hence the 0 setting and its not as effective when hot as a 50?
thanks
it seems to be a little smokey on start up after its been sat for a while so maybe the oil is getting through the heads as its common on the flat 6 I am told.
i think the engine needs some more running in as its only been 1500 miles
am thinking its too thin and have been advised to look at a 5W50 or 10W50 fully synth oil like the Millers.
is anyone else running this oil and find it better than 0w40?
is it the case that 0w40 is a lot thinner when its cold hence the 0 setting and its not as effective when hot as a 50?
thanks