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Old 06-22-2018, 06:26 AM   #9
cadillac_al
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Re: Small Block Normalcy (what should it be doing?)

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Originally Posted by mattfranklin View Post
Yes, that and it helps with the diagnostics. Or maybe buy a little time before getting the rebuild it really needs. It's bought me at least 4-5 extra years with my daily driver Accord.
I'd say it is better to mask the problem than tear into an engine that still runs ok. They like 10w30 when they are new and tight. When they get older they start liking some 15w40. When the bearings get loose that nice 10w30 has a hard time filling the extra clearance.
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