Posted this on the
oil thread as well: reposting here for future documentation of
oil usage non
synthetic vs total
synthetic:
After 631 miles and less than a 1/2 quart of
oil (10W40 non
synthetic) used on the upgrades and repairs to the engine in ERA717, I am switching to MPT "Thirty-K" 10W40. This is a full synthetic motor oil and was recommended to me by my good friend, racer, and race shop owner in northern, NJ. He used it in his race car all season long with wonderful results, wants me to test it on the street in my motor knowing the documentation I did over the course of the first 631 miles. If it was good enough for him, it is good enough for me to take a chance with it. I'll post updates as mileage is put on the drivetrain.
I am using a Fram HP1 oil filter for this test, original filter was a Ford FL1A.
No other changes to the car other than valve cover and oil pan gaskets has been performed. Oil was changed at that time and I currently have less than 20 miles on it. Mileage will be put on the car this weekend while at the Rehoboth Beach end of season fun run.
Bill S.