... And yes, any high mileage I4 would get 20W50 from me given warm
enough ambient temps.

2009/10/19, Bill MacLachlan <billmacla@gmail.com>:
> Hi all, I need a little bit of list wisdom/feedback  here.....
>
> Just over a year ago I had a local shop put replaced my worn out I4 motor
> with a used one.
>
> The one they installed has been a lemon.
>
> Shop has just replaced rings and con rod bearings because the engine they
> put in  was burning 0.5 litre of oil every  300 miles.
>
> Now when the motor is warmed up , the oil light's on at idle - wasn't
> before, but now it is.  The only change has been the rings & bearings.
>
> Raise the revs 50 rpm and the oil light is off.  Shop says oil pump's worn -
> low pressure at idle, but OK above idle -  60 lbs. @ 3000 rpm
>
> I wouldn't be surprisd if the oil pump is worn, but  I'm also thinking
>
> (1) oil weight  too thin- should be 20/50 not 10/40
> (2) is this a symptom of worn main bearings too? It wouldn't surprise me.
>
> any thoughts welcome... it'd be good to hear your opinions....
>
> Bill M
> 82 I4 GL
>

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