Puff of Smoke at Start Up
06-29-2013, 03:03 AM
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Based on the "knowledge" of the Amsoil dealers I've seen, I'm certainly not taking their recommendation on what oil/weight to use in my 993.
If they sold tires, they probably would say tires are still good after 8 or 10 years, as long as you keep them filled with Nitrogen.
If they sold tires, they probably would say tires are still good after 8 or 10 years, as long as you keep them filled with Nitrogen.
06-29-2013, 03:25 AM
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Unbelievable how you managed to misinterpret what was meant on the sites you referenced.Here is a hint. A porsche is a Eureopean car with a gasoline engine. Some of you guys are so busy finding ways to criticize that you have lost perspective . Fortunately you are few in numbers. Heres another opportunity to do what you love. Have at it . Thanks to those who made helpful comments.
Yes, a Porsche is a European Gasoline engine, so is a Fiat. The point is that Amsoil has a different oil that they claim is for High Performance engines.
So my misinterpretation is that I always thought that Porsche 911 motors were considered high performance, my bad. Porsches are not high performance, according to the information on Amsoil's website, otherwise a search for recommended oil would result in a recommendation for the high performance engine oil.
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06-29-2013, 07:10 AM
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OP: where's your big boy disclaimer on every post? Big boy time.
PS. A the time of this post Walmart in Avon/Vail Colorado has Mobil 1 20/50w ooops , (edit 15/50w) a PAG factory oil fill, on sale at $21.99 USD for a 5qt container. Such a deal . . .
OP: the initial brief puff of smoke when starting the engine is a sure sign of a complete failure of the valve guide oil seals. An expensive fix - sell the car. LoL.
06-29-2013, 09:04 AM
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Probably 15W50. The only Mobil 20W50 I am aware of is the V-Twin, which is on sale now at AutoZone for $2 OFF.
06-29-2013, 01:25 PM
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You are entitled to your opinion. If you believe Amsoil is the best oil for your car, and 5-40 is the best viscosity. That is fine with me.
Yes, a Porsche is a European Gasoline engine, so is a Fiat. The point is that Amsoil has a different oil that they claim is for High Performance engines.
So my misinterpretation is that I always thought that Porsche 911 motors were considered high performance, my bad. Porsches are not high performance, according to the information on Amsoil's website, otherwise a search for recommended oil would result in a recommendation for the high performance engine oil.
Yes, a Porsche is a European Gasoline engine, so is a Fiat. The point is that Amsoil has a different oil that they claim is for High Performance engines.
So my misinterpretation is that I always thought that Porsche 911 motors were considered high performance, my bad. Porsches are not high performance, according to the information on Amsoil's website, otherwise a search for recommended oil would result in a recommendation for the high performance engine oil.
06-29-2013, 02:30 PM
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They all smoke after sitting for a while, that's the nature of the beast. Elevated oil tank and no sump. As long as it goes away after a few seconds, don't worry about it!
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06-29-2013, 06:36 PM
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06-29-2013, 07:29 PM
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Of course the air/oil-cooled flat six in our cars is pretty much exactly like all other 'European' manufacturers' gasoline engines...
5w40 in 90 degree weather? Yeah, good luck with that.
5w40 in 90 degree weather? Yeah, good luck with that.
06-29-2013, 08:40 PM
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My 993 has never smoked on start up or at any other time. It has sat for up to 6 months (poor car, I know), and started up without a puff of smoke. That oil got into the cylinder(s) somehow. If I was AKTUNG I would rebuild the top end. Probably new rings as well. Then change oils. But as AKTUNG has said in the past, oil is optional..........as long as a thin film remains.
06-29-2013, 08:50 PM
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My 993 has never smoked on start up or at any other time. It has sat for up to 6 months (poor car, I know), and started up without a puff of smoke. That oil got into the cylinder(s) somehow. If I was AKTUNG I would rebuild the top end. Probably new rings as well. Then change oils. But as AKTUNG has said in the past, oil is optional..........as long as a thin film remains.
06-29-2013, 09:08 PM
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