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soundman98 · 10-19-2021, 10:20 PM

pretty simple question. it seems the biggest problem with this motor is the oiling of the main bearings. lack of oiling leads to a spun main bearing, iirc, #3 or #2 because they share a single oil jet.

i'm not into tuning or modding-- my mechanicals are stock, and i've got minimal interest in changing any of it besides installing ITB's for the sound characteristics, maybe. my interest is really just engine longevity, despite the fact i love ringing it out and bouncing off the limiter.

ignoring the overall costs of the options, (lucas' product is $20-some/quart), is it better to run a thicker oil like 5w-30 to make up for the lack of oem oiling? or is it better to run something like lucas' product that makes 0w-20 'sticky'?

is there a better third option?

or is it 'good enough' to just run 0-20 and figure it all out later?

10-19-2021, 10:20 PM	#1
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