https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/0270/899b3d94e43389f53d451e4fb00cfe32e5c4.pdf
What's interesting:
The study itself is not directly related to bbq tick, but if bbq tick is related to oil aeration - this article is a good read to understand the issue.
I got new short block, the engine is smooth and silky.
Invoice says they used 5w20.
My personal experience with 5w20 had been - I got tick before the oil change. At around 9k miles 3 weeks at the dealer got me a new block.
l'm not giving fuel efficient 5w20 another chance.
You?
So what...
Not sure how credible the source is.
https://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/518/motor-oils
The article is about CAFE vs wear in general.
Heresy, pure heresy...
Let's see if driving habits may be correlated to bbq tick!
MT:
Some drivers would routinely keep engine at low engine speeds on daily basis. I.e - get on the 6th gear in the city. That would mean high engine loads and low oil pressure.
Others would use lower gears and higher rpms. Engine like...