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Re: Re[2]: Oil pressure... (was Speaking of Lighting)

To: <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>,
Subject: Re: Re[2]: Oil pressure... (was Speaking of Lighting)
From: "Mike Kerr" <mikekerr@innercite.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 13:21:10 -0800
Me to  have use both Pennzoil and Quaker state in all my roadsters never any
failure or slug.
Just one of the rumors that got started many years ago. But believe me
there is a lot more silly rumors than this one.


Mike Kerr
Roadster Restoration
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Placerville CA. 95667
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-----Original Message-----
From: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>;
PATRICK P. CASTRONOVO <slick@mohaveaz.com>
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 4:52 PM
Subject: Re[2]: Oil pressure... (was Speaking of Lighting)


>Hi Pat,
>
>I wonder if this falls under the guidelines Victor Laury mentioned. Namely
>
>'Some empirical testing that supports opinion or experiences.'
>
>I'm curious about Pennzoil and Quaker State oil, just why are they
>designed for failure? I've used both on and off for more than thirty
>years, and the only engine failure I experienced was when the oil filter
>fell off my wifes Maxima (a Nissan mechanic was responsible for that
>one)! Lack of regular oil changes are the causes of many problems,
>regardless of the brand of oil used. And you need to stick to one brand,
>because the ingredients may not be compatible between brands of oil. You
>can end up with sludge. So, one also needs to be careful about adding
>additives to your oil. Be sure they're compatible!
>
>Fred - So.SF
>
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>>Subject: Re: Oil pressure... (was Speaking of Lighting)
>>Author:  "PATRICK P. CASTRONOVO" <slick@mohaveaz.com>
>>Date:    11/16/99 4:14 PM
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>>All vehicles have zero oil pressure at idle.  That is not to mean there
>>is not oil being pumped to the bearings and rocker arms.  There is oil
>>being moved through the lines, but not at such a rate that it will show
>> pressure. There is not a high load on the metal so it does not need a
>>lot of oil to be present.  When you accelerate the engine, that is when
>>you need a higher volume of oil to be present at the critical friction
>>points.  My 1953 chevy had a normal oil pressure of 15 pounds.  That is
>>adequate for most engines. The rest depends on the oil you use for
>>lubrication.  Stay away from Pennzoil, and Quaker State Oil.  They are
>>designed for failure.  Pat.
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