changing oil type

[GasSavers_RunningOnFumes]

Lincoln , I'm going to be doing a top clean procedure with Seafoam and have already put a couple of ounces in the oil and the rest in the tank . I hear the top clean proc. really cleans out a lot of junk and creates and *** load of smoke ! Hope this link is of interest to some of you :

http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=17556

I'll be changing the oil after that as well as the plugs . RH77 - Yes , I'm sure it's a really stale subject but I had to ask ! I did a search and didn't really find anything . I could read tech articles all day long but experience matters more to me and you guys are more apt at being to make it more understandible for me . Thanks for all the input ! Jim

[rh77]

Originally Posted by RunningOnFumes

Lincoln , I'm going to be doing a top clean procedure with Seafoam and have already put a couple of ounces in the oil and the rest in the tank . I hear the top clean proc. really cleans out a lot of junk and creates and *** load of smoke ! Hope this link is of interest to some of you :

http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=17556

I'll be changing the oil after that as well as the plugs . RH77 - Yes , I'm sure it's a really stale subject but I had to ask ! I did a search and didn't really find anything . I could read tech articles all day long but experience matters more to me and you guys are more apt at being to make it more understandible for me . Thanks for all the input ! Jim

It's no big deal -- it's still a very relevant question. I was just in a foul mood about it as I recently found out that it costs me a bundle more to operate than traditional oil -- so I can't wait to change back to regular old Dino (and my Wife is convinced that it's harder to climb hills with the same efficiency -- since the change, the Avg. FE dropped about 2 mpg and the instant FE meter is harder to maintain in the 30's -- but it also got cold around the same time, so I can't really conclude the cause).

Regarding the Seafoam, I've used this to clean the top-end, and I think it works great! The neighbors thought my car was on fire or it threw a rod, but a boat-load of carbon was dislodged. There's another product that a lot of members her prefer, but I haven't tested it: "Auto-Rx".

To prevent further buildup of gunk, I reccommend the PCV catch device, which is pretty simple to make and install (be sure to remove the white foam-like item before installation). Over the last year or so, I've collected an appreciable amount of goo that would've gone straight into the intake, injectors, and onward. I usually empty the bottle at oil changes and recycle the goo with the oil.

RH77