Thanks Christian, I have rechecked the engine oil press and temps with synthetic oil and all appear to be OK (40psi, 200°f) but the engine does tighten up after 20 mins running, so that the starter motor will only just turn it over!So I have taken your advice (that from over the pond is too confusing!)and will go back to 30 sae (what specification are you using now?) Regards, Mac ----- Original Message ---- From: "Kogelmann Christian - OS ETA" <christian.kogelm...@aua.com> To: "'KR builders and pilots'" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 11:41 AM Subject: RE: KR>Fw: Revmaster oil - GPAS engine oil
The engine was broken in with conventional 30W oil. However for the flights I thought I need something special and expensive. I shared my low oil pressure experience with an experienced VW mechanic and he told me that the synthetic is ok, if you get the right one. Anyway, since the switch I have about 85°C (182°F) oil temp at the end of a 5 min 85 kts climb out at 3bar (45psi). Christian OE-VPD http://www.members.aon.at/oevpd -----Original Message----- From: flymaca711...@aol.com [mailto:flymaca711...@aol.com] Sent: Freitag, 07. November 2003 04:32 To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: Re: KR>Fw: Revmaster oil - GPAS engine oil Did you break your engine in with conventional 30 w oil? If not that's the problem you never broke it in. Mobil ones for me i was going to try the wal mart brand but after think about it all stick with a winner although house brand is Pennzoil at $2.38 qt it is attractive Vs $5.00 mac n1055a _______________________________________________ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html _______________________________________________ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
