REFLECTOR: Engine Oil: Survey

[Karl J. Warner]

IO-360:  AeroShell W100 in summer and Phillips X/C 20W50 with engine preheat in winter.
> From: Robert Wood <slvegl99 at aol.com>
> Date: June 12, 2012 6:27:40 PM EDT
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Engine Oil: Survey
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> 
> AeroShell 100+ year round in Fl. IO540 Lyc
> 
> Bob Wood
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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> On Jun 12, 2012, at 5:10 PM, Scott Baker <scottb33333 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> AeroShell 100-Plus, year round in Florida. Lycoming IO-360.
>> Scott B.
>> 
>> On 6/12/2012 5:52 PM, Mark Magee wrote:
>>> 
>>> All,
>>> The discussions on heat, oil and water spurred me to start this thread and ask if anyone is running anything other than Aeroshell, particularly in a LYC/CONT?
>>> For brevity I'll pose these questions:
>>> 1) Lycoming, Contenental, Auto (specify):
>>> 2) Aeroshell Only
>>> 2A) If additives what additive and ratio:
>>> 3) Other Oil: Specify
>>> 3A) If additives with Other Oil what Additive:
>>> 4) Oil Analysis performed?
>>> 4A) Results of Oil Analysis (general terms: how many hours deemed OK before dropping oil):
>>> Please include comments.
>>> 
>>> We all know the certified engine mfgs will only approve Aeroshell and P-66 for they have the STC. From my study the only difference in certified GA engines and automotive engines is the lead in the fuel, and that Shell claims they neutralize the effects of the lead in the oil and that auto oil mfgs do not have to deal with lead anymore. I know folks are running Castrol Synthetic, Royal Purple, Redline, Mobil One, Amsoil and other synthetics in certificated engines. I can't see a negative to this, someone please tell me specifically how I am wrong. If touting Aeroshell then please be as chemically specific as possible and cite data (links).
>>> I am ready to change to an automotive synthetic racing oil. This would provide quite a layer of protection should I (we) run hot on a climbout. The synthetics don't really start to get into breakdown until approaching 400F.
>>> 
>>> Let's see what the cat drags home!
>>> 
>>> Mark Magee
>>> N34XL XLFG 300HP
>>> Brady TX
>>> 
>>> 'Texan by Birth, Canardian by Choice.'
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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> From: "Lou Stedman" <stedmanlou at roadrunner.com>
> Date: June 12, 2012 8:47:42 PM EDT
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Engine Oil: Survey
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> Up in the cold North East I run Aeroshell 15w50 all year. Lyc IO-360
>  
> From: Mark Magee
> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 5:52 PM
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> Subject: REFLECTOR: Engine Oil: Survey
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> From: David Rene Dugas <renedugas at gmail.com>
> Date: June 12, 2012 9:02:30 PM EDT
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Engine Oil: Survey
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> 
> Exxon Elite year round. 500 + hrs change ~ q 50 hrs oil analysis Metal traces only. Oil air separator. 
> 
> Rene' Dugas
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> From: Scott Derrick <scott at tnstaafl.net>
> Date: June 12, 2012 9:57:01 PM EDT
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> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Engine Oil: Survey
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> 
> Phillips 66. 20w50 
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> From: Kevin Baker <flykb at verizon.net>
> Date: June 12, 2012 11:32:07 PM EDT
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> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Engine Oil: Survey
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> 
> Aeroshell 100+   
> Texas year round
> IO360
> 
> Kevin Baker
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> From: "Darrell & Nora Kufalk" <kufalk at wi.rr.com>
> Date: June 13, 2012 7:26:08 AM EDT
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> 
> Aeroshell 100+ in summer.
> Aeroshell 80+ in winter (Wisconsin).
> This is what my A/P (who rebuilt my IO-540 for me) recommended.
> I ALWAYS preheat the engine if it’s below 50 degrees.
>  
> Darrell
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