Trojan Boat Forum

jefflaw35 wrote:if you guys dont mind, may I ask what oil would be best for a chrysler 318? brand and weight? thanks

I would go with 30w or 15w-40 . Many marine engines recc the 15w-40 including diesels . I have used it in my last 5 boats . Its great for all year use . And I boat all year round. Use a name brand .

thanks paul!

as to the slick 50 debate, they had tests done and drained ALL the oil out of an engine that had slick 50 in it, and ran it at wide open throttle for a time and upon teardown showed no damage.

my thought is if that is true or even if it was embellished its nice to know on start up, or if a pump failure you have a bit of insurance, and at an extra $20 an oil change....why not??????

mitch wrote:Ya will not like my way. Top mounted oil filter, remove filter, 5 gal bucket underneath, start engine, 30 seconds oil stops, stop engine, easy fix.

Here’s my take on this, and there is no offence intended here Mitch. Theory is great, but the real world with its endless variables changes things from one boat and its owner to the next. Though you’ve been successful in the past, can you say with 100% certainty that others with less mechanical aptitude will be just as successful using this method? Yes it’s fast, but is it safe for the engine and its operator 100% of the time? Our mission here is to give sound advice for everyone tuning in including those that may not be as techy, on the proper and safe way of performing certain tasks. Safely performing a task must take precedence above all else, not how fast it can be done. Having said that, I don’t think you’re trying to convince others to use this method, I just think you’re trying to justify why you do. Given that there is an abundance of hardware out there to do the job safely though, why would one even consider doing otherwise on such an expensive investment? But hey, they're your engines

Mitch, why delete all your posts?

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Okay.

mitch wrote:Many think, I am a troll, but just an old man trying to share common interests in boating, thanks for asking, Mitch

I am sorry you feel that way. I certainly don't see it that way. Please donn't give up on the forum. Gotta have a thick skin around here sometimes.

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swiss chalet?

Maybe Mitch is one of pauls alias's

Ron

rbcool wrote:Maybe Mitch is one of pauls alias's

Ron

NOT ! In fact thats not even funny .

Man thats low

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