Lifter noise - Page 5

chris15706 · 03-14-2005, 09:05 PM

There where no air bubbles in my oil when i drained it. Or anyone else that i have known.

movin2stereo · 03-14-2005, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chris15706

There where no air bubbles in my oil when i drained it. Or anyone else that i have known.

Using Lucas?

chris15706 · 03-14-2005, 09:56 PM

Yeah i was using lucas. I think it is designed for older motors that are on their last leg to prolong its life. It does not quiet down noisy lifters.

movin2stereo · 03-15-2005, 07:33 PM

These tests I seen about Lucas dealt with heavy oils.I wonder if that is the reason for the foam and air bubbles.How much they where diluted would also play a key.

BlazerLT · 03-15-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by movin2stereo

These tests I seen about Lucas dealt with heavy oils.I wonder if that is the reason for the foam and air bubbles.How much they where diluted would also play a key.

The oil is really not the concern. Heavy oil (15w40) will actually foam less than normal 5w30.

movin2stereo · 03-17-2005, 05:00 PM

Air will get out of the lighter oil quicker than the heavier oil,right?

BlazerLT · 03-17-2005, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by movin2stereo

Air will get out of the lighter oil quicker than the heavier oil,right?

Guess so seeing light oil has a lower film strength.

movin2stereo · 03-18-2005, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BlazerLT

Guess so seeing light oil has a lower film strength.

Maybe thats why I didn't have any air.

BlazerLT · 03-18-2005, 10:09 AM

But idling it won't get you the air that going down the highway will.

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