Thread: 47-59 V8 Camshaft Durability
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Old 03-19-2024, 09:25 AM   #7
dsraven
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Re: V8 Camshaft Durability

just be aware that if you choose to use a high detergent oil, like diesel oils, that is fine in a newer engine but if a lurker is taking this to heart and uses it in an older engine he may find he has an oil burner soon because it washes out any deposits that have been helping the rings seal etc. I've seen it a few times where the heavy duty mechanic apprentice, who lives on a shoe string budget, "borrows" oil from the lube truck to do service on his own old vehicle. the lube truck is full of oil for the heavy equipment, so diesel oil, soon it's a smoker and gets told why.
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