Wierd oil problem

[rocco16v at netzero.net (L F)]

Try going with 20w-50 full syn.

I've read that >30 points difference between the first number and the second is NOT a good idea.

Larry
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Cmr446@cs.com 
  To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 1:28 AM
  Subject: Re: Wierd oil problem


  txrocco@sbcglobal.net writes:
  > 
  > you using 20w50 ?
  > 

       Nope, 5w50 full synth.

  robw_z@yahoo.com writes:
  > What is tipping you off to that it isn't picking up oil?  When the engine 
  > turns, assuming all is well with the intermediate shaft and gears, the oil 
  > pump has no choice but to turn also.  It could be a screwed up pressure-relief 
  > valve but that would be odd since your pump is new.
  >  
  > -Rob

      Ah, forgot to mention that the oil light stays on after the engine is 
  running, hydro lifters clattering. It does this only after the car has sat for at 
  least 12 hours. Just about anything less and  the light goes out as soon as 
  the motor kicks in, everything sounds normal. 
     About the only thing I can think of off hand is maybe the backflow or 
  check valve in the filter is weak, allowing the oil to seep back into the pan.

  Carl
  77rocco
  03vue
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