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Old 03-23-2013, 02:51 PM
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Default Oil Dilution

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Originally Posted by motorhead View Post
i have about 50 mi on my 15/40w rotella break-in oil. The weber carbs have flooded on shut-down (boiled) and diluted the oil to some unknown degree. Should i dump it or run it ? Oil pressure is within shelby specs, but is 80 lbs only when cold, drops down as soon as it's warm, but within specs.
I would think the gasoline in the oil would evaporate/burn away with use.
What say you?

change the oil its not expensive, and then you dont have to play head games.
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