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Date:         Tue, 6 Feb 2007 14:58:54 +0000
Reply-To:     dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Castrol, QT, 5W50 vs. Amsoil - cold no-start
Comments: To: "Jack R." <Jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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Even at 10 degrees, the 20w-50 should not keep it from starting. The issue is what happens after starting. If you are only getting a few seconds of cranking, you have a low or bad battery. If the battery is bad, a jump start may not help as the long cables will not carry enough current. Jump starting relies on the battery being able to accept and then deliver some energy. If the battery can not deliver sufficient power, the fuel and ignition system will not work properly. Continuous trying will cause the engine to get flooded.

Dennis

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack R." Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2007 8:38 am Subject: Re: Castrol, QT, 5W50 vs. Amsoil - cold no-start To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> I wonder how Amsoil 20W50 would do in the sub-zero temperatures? > Being a > full synthetic, I would assume better than conventional oil. > The below > study (probably sponsored by Amsoil) makes a strong case for > using the > product. Interesting read either-way. > > http://www.synthetic-motor-oil-change-and- > filters.com/amsoil_articles/oil-co > mparison-on-the-dynometer/ > > I have a 91 Westy with 56k original miles, just purchased by my > friends,sitting in my driveway and we haven't been able to get > it started since the > temps dropped below 10 degrees. It will only crank for a few seconds, > cough, tries to turn over, then nothing. Checked the battery > and there is > just under 600 CCA left on it, cleaned the terminal posts, even tried > jumping it for a bit more power. Nothing... There is no rush > to get it > going, except the blocked driveway, and I am not about to crawl > under it at > -4 degrees! I will probably wait until it warms up, probably by > July!! > I think the oil is just too thick, not sure what is in it. > > Jack >


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