oil thickeners???
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oil thickeners???
is it bad to use those lucas oil stabilizers on vtec engines?? i was just wondering because dont do those motors need thinner oils? im currently using 10w30 oil in my lsv. whats the best oil should i use? 5w30? thanks for the info!!!
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Re: oil thickeners??? (ls_bitik)
dont use lucas cause it puts a strain on the oil pump when its cold cause its so thick stick with the 5w-30 high rpm oil quaker state q its pretty good and if you want more oil pressure just shim the oil pump
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Re: oil thickeners??? (ls_bitik)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ls_bitik »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is it bad to use those lucas oil stabilizers on vtec engines?? i was just wondering because dont do those motors need thinner oils? im currently using 10w30 oil in my lsv. whats the best oil should i use? 5w30? thanks for the info!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
i use the stabilizer on my engine. I only pour in half the bottle though cars been running great same oil pump and raced on a regular. Who knows though might be only a matter of time.
i use the stabilizer on my engine. I only pour in half the bottle though cars been running great same oil pump and raced on a regular. Who knows though might be only a matter of time.
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Re: oil thickeners??? (DonF)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DonF »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You shim the relief valve to open at at higher PSI. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i know endyn does this in house and sells it. what would be a proper way for DIY? i've seen it done on another cars but not personally on a honda yet.
i know endyn does this in house and sells it. what would be a proper way for DIY? i've seen it done on another cars but not personally on a honda yet.
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Re: oil thickeners??? (bob menuts)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bob menuts »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so you mean your not supposed to cut the spring 
</TD></TR></TABLE> Depends if you are using Endyne clearances, then yes you can cut the spring. I thought we were talking High-performance/ race stuff, not stock LS stuff.
</TD></TR></TABLE> Depends if you are using Endyne clearances, then yes you can cut the spring. I thought we were talking High-performance/ race stuff, not stock LS stuff.
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