Marine Lubrication
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How lubricants affect fuel economy (they used diesel engines but the data is similiar in gas engines they tell me)...the oil information battle goes on...
...in a nutshell the data shows that "engine bearing friction" robs the greatest about of horsepower and with the right oil and additives can "give some back too". It then makes sense that oil related engine failures would show excessive bearing wear or damage.
Got prematurely worn bearings...?? solution..Premium Synthetic Oil.
http://www.iantaylor.org.uk/papers/SAE2000012056.pdf
...in a nutshell the data shows that "engine bearing friction" robs the greatest about of horsepower and with the right oil and additives can "give some back too". It then makes sense that oil related engine failures would show excessive bearing wear or damage.
Got prematurely worn bearings...?? solution..Premium Synthetic Oil.
http://www.iantaylor.org.uk/papers/SAE2000012056.pdf
Last edited by Hydrocruiser; 09-19-2005 at 07:54 PM.
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Mobil Delvac 1 can show a 3-6% fuel economy boost... Also you can extend your drains thru the Signum Oil Analysis. There will also be a 1.8 million mile testimonial available on the market soon.
We have a customer who goes thru 1,000,000 gallons of fuel a year. 6% is a big number for them to save on gas. As well as the labor costs of extended drain intervals.
We have a customer who goes thru 1,000,000 gallons of fuel a year. 6% is a big number for them to save on gas. As well as the labor costs of extended drain intervals.
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What does anyone think of the Fram ToughGuard TG30 filter used with VTwin 20W-50 synthetic on a 1996 502 Mag with 135hrs?
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Originally Posted by Pismo10
What does anyone think of the Fram ToughGuard TG30 filter used with VTwin 20W-50 synthetic on a 1996 502 Mag with 135hrs?
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An Amsoil SD...Mobil-1...would trap better and flow as good as the Tough Guard...if you want more flow and a bit less filtering then the k&N impresses me in those respects.
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Originally Posted by Badtoon
Enough All Ready. We've Been Through Every Oil And Oil Filter Ever Made 10+ Times.
I always try to bring new info to the table and do not mind if in the process we stop for a question from the past...
...nothing has really changed in oil filter land...
To recap:
Max filtering/max flow:
Amsoil SD
Max filtering/ good flow:
Mobil-1/Purolator Plus
Good filtering and flow and "cheap price":
A/C and Fram Tough Guard
Good trapping/Excellent flow:
K&N/Wix Racing/Mercury HP/Baldwin
Average trapping/excellent flow:
Fram HP series
Last edited by Hydrocruiser; 09-20-2005 at 05:20 PM.
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Originally Posted by Badtoon
We've Been Through Every Oil Filter Ever Made 10+ Times.
The search feature works well on OSO, try it sometime, or just read something else if this is so bothersome.
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Hydro, haven't read the whole thread but haven't seen you touch on Allison oil, have you ever heard of it? What can you tell me about it? We have used it at the shop in Ohio but want to here what you think.
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Originally Posted by Pismo10
..........except the ToughGuard..........
The search feature works well on OSO, try it sometime, or just read something else if this is so bothersome.
The search feature works well on OSO, try it sometime, or just read something else if this is so bothersome.
The HP/racing series are great on flow but not trapping and that is where the k&N's have a niche'.
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Originally Posted by rastaboatin
Hydro, haven't read the whole thread but haven't seen you touch on Allison oil, have you ever heard of it? What can you tell me about it? We have used it at the shop in Ohio but want to here what you think.
Aerospace Industries INC. makes Alisyn synthetic oil. I do not have a ton of info on them but from what I have seen of the 20W-50 synthetic and synthetic marine gear-lubes.. they can go toe to toe with most premium synthetics.