Oil addative to address dry start knock?
12-13-2011, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Yankee
Don't both just increase viscosity and in effect, give more cushion between parts?
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12-13-2011, 07:51 PM
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I think i saw something for race cars once on internet called preluber.hit a switch electric pump sends oil to oil galley through a port in block.maybe check that out.
12-14-2011, 11:26 AM
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worked perfectly when trying to 'prime' or circulate oil after a hot shutdown.
12-15-2011, 02:21 PM
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Next time you change your oil, substitute 1 quart of Slick 50 for one quart of oil. The Slick 50 will leave a thin film on the moving parts of the engine which will eliminate the cold start issues. I've used it on many vehicles.
12-15-2011, 03:53 PM
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Personally, I am not a fan of oil additives. I use Amsoil synthetic oil along with one of their filters and have not noticed any dry start knock. I currently use the 5w20.
12-17-2011, 10:47 AM
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When it really cold, I hold the gas pedal to the floor and crank the engine for a few moments...stop cranking release the pedal and start it normally.
The computer won't let the Jeep start if the gas is held wide open so by cranking and not firing will get some of that oil up top before the engine starts. Every time I do this I don't get a dry start knock...not the best solution but still better then dry starting.
The computer won't let the Jeep start if the gas is held wide open so by cranking and not firing will get some of that oil up top before the engine starts. Every time I do this I don't get a dry start knock...not the best solution but still better then dry starting.
12-17-2011, 10:50 AM
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