8v92 oil???

[HighTechRedneck]

I agree that most of us do not change oil weight by season.  Most just pick the straight weight appropriate for the typical climate they will be driving their bus in.  Based on the book, 40wt is the standard.  50wt for extra hot climate and 30wt when operation below 32°F is the typical operating environment.

But all of the pages in that manual indicate that 2-strokes should have straight weight oil.  I have no doubt it works in some cases, but why risk it to save $20 on an oil change?

[Van]

Clifford, You know our temps out here, is it necessary to go for the 60 weight when we get in the one teens? Remember a few years ago, straight STP poured out of the can like water

[junkman42]

One more time!  My youngest son has served three tours in Iraq.  He works on heavy equipment and uses a vehicle called a HEMET.  The HEMET is a very large multipurpose wrecker that uses a 8V92 for power.  As a gear head like His father His take is all of the cat's and cummins are prone to constant failure and the two stroke never breaks.  His comment to Me was why are You using straight weight, We use multi grade in all the diesels and it works perfect and I have never had a 8V92 fail unlike the other engines.  His comment is all vehicles are driven boot down and the old DD simply never complains.  Funny enough they also use fuel that is not optimum either.  Just a different take I guess but based on real world experience.  John L

[Singing Land Cruiser]

Wow, this is one topic I will NOT bring up at the "Q" rally.
Thank you all for your input. All the Best, M&C