together for sale, or at least instructions to put one
together? thanks!!
Ian
--- william colford wrote:
=====> Reading from the General Information provided by
> Honda in the Sedan Shop Manual, page 1-22;
> Lubricants:
> To get the maximum benefit from vehicle, it is
> vitally important to pay attention to the type of
> oil and grease to be used. In addition to
> performing daily inspection. Generally, in
> automobile engines, the characteristic will differ
> for each type, such as, the operating temperature,
> lubrication system, oil breather diameter, the
> various clearances etc., therefore, the oils to be
> used must be compatible to the respective type
> engine. The oils must also be changed at the
> intervals specified in the servicing schedule. By
> so doing, an economical and extended trouble-free
> operation can be maintained.
> The extended use of dirty oil or oil which has
> become diluted will seriously damage the engine and
> will shorten its serviceable life. It is
> recommended that quality oil of API Service
> Classification with MS grade or better be used.
> This class oil is superior in heat and oxidation
> stability, in addition, considerable attention had
> been given to the compounding of chemical additives
> to obtain higher load carrying and detergency
> characteristics so that it will be able to cope with
> conditions encountered under different driving
> situations. Further, select from the table the oil
> which has the proper viscosity for the temperature.
> In other words the selection of oil should be based
> on the quality and the proper viscosity which is
> suited to the operating conditions.
> Temperature in F - Degrees
> Single Grade
> -4F to 32
> SAE 10W
> 32 to 59
> SAE 20W or 20
> 59 to 86
> SAE 30
> Above 86
> SAE 40
> Temperature in F - Degrees
> Multi-Grade
> Above 5
> SAE 10W / 40
> 5 to 86
> SAE 10W / 30
> Above 32
> SAE 20W / 40
> Given the above information provided by the
> manufacturer, changing your oil at regular
> intervals, using the correct grade of oil for your
> temperature and area/conditions should be all that
> is necessary to maintain your Honda 600 in good
> operating condition.
> The Automotive industry argument on the
> subject states:
> "Supplemental Engine Oil Additives"
> The regular use of supplemental
> additives is specifically not recommended and will
> increase operating costs. However, supplemental
> additives are available that can effectively and
> economically solve certain specific problems without
> causing other difficulties. For example, if higher
> detergency is required to reduce varnish and sludge
> deposits resulting from some unusual operations
> difficulty, a thoroughly tested and approved
> additive (like "G.M. Super Engine Oil Supplement")
> or other manufacturers equivalent are available at
> dealers. In the event of an operational problem,
> consult your dealer for advice before using
> supplemental additives.
> So after reading everything above and the
> advertisements located on every bottle of additive
> in the parts store, it all boils down to Temperature
> (Heat or the lack of it). If you see your oil
> getting darker with SAE 10W-30 of your favorite
> brand of oil step it up to SAE 10W-40 or even SAE
> 20W-50 (since 20W-40 is not a normal shelf item) If
> you see that an additive is to your liking, speak to
> your local machine shop if you just had (or built)
> your engine with new rings and other parts.
> Normally additives state on the bottle not to use
> them during a break-in period.
> My area gets up to 90 degrees F. so placing a
> oil cooler with a thermostat to regulate temperature
> and SAE 20W-50 keeps my engines free of varnish, and
> many of them are still on the road after 10 or more
> years. However engines I have completed the same
> repair on which I did not try and control the
> temperature on failed within a year or two.
> Bill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
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> To:
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> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 6:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [2cylinderhondas] Engine & Oil
> Additives email survey
> My 72 coupe runs on 20-50 synthetic and it runs
> better, and it hold up
> better. I still change the oil every 1,500
> miles. this car is daily driven
> and it runs 36 miles a day and I fill the
> difference since I made the change.
> I tried some Hi-Tach and it sounds like it is
> running smoother.
> love my 72
> Jose
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