Re: [alfa] thicker oil to minimize consumption?

[sherwood white <vze2skmv@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

this is true the kind of oil you use makes just as big a difference some
20w50 oil's are some how thicker than a straight 60 w oil how this can be
i don't know . i guess because know one checks them to keep them in line
after all we are talking about oil companies!

Joe Elliott wrote:

> I've heard people refer to putting SAE50 oil in a worn out engine to
> minimize consumption.  Should I try putting SAE60 in my GTV-6?  If
> not regularly, would it be beneficial when I'm on the track?
>
> Thanks,
> Joe Elliott
> '82 GTV-6
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