On 12/19/2011 4:07 PM, Bob_Villa wrote:
On Dec 19, 5:40 pm, Nate wrote:


Some engines (Toyota, VW turbos) need specific oils to avoid coking or
sludging, apparently. so RTFM people!

nate

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What is "coking"...is this a "foreign" term?


when you overheat oil that has lost it's additive package effectiveness,
you get 'coke'. It is like carbon. They have also experience 'coking'
on the injectors of the 6.0 liter engine used in the ford pickups, so
now they recommend only a high dollar $ynthetic.

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