<VV> corvair oil

[Mark Durham]

I'm also in to the bypass filter thing and have a spin on bypass filter
where you change the element every 10K miles. Its called a Trasko USA oil
filter. I have the aluminum housing type on my minivan and when I overhaul
the Corvair this next winter it will get a bypass on it then. It uses a 10
micron SS full flow screen (which filters to a smaller particle diameter
than most all spin on filters) and runs oil thru the bypass section like the
Amsoil bypass system, but its built into the filter and required no
modifications accept for a adapter housing. It keeps the oil clean all the
time.  Costs about $80.  http://www.trasko-usa.com/ Replacement filter kits
run about $10 a piece. I'm currently at my first filter oil change running
Mobil 1 5W 30 full synthetic and the oil has turned s slightly darker from
the amber when new but is clear, at 12K miles on the oil.  The bypass
element catches any particles, acids and moisture..  Mark Durham

On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 7:22 PM, <judynrandy at comcast.net> wrote:

>
>
> I would like to interject my 2 cents worth.  Instead of worrying about what
> oil not to use, I can tell you which one TO use.
>
>  Amsoil 15w-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine oil.
>
>           I have used nothing but this oil in my corvairs, wife's water
> pumper (1995 buick w 255,000 miles on original engine and trans), lawn
> mowers, and even my 4-stroke weed eater since 1981!!!!  It's engineered for
> "heavy duty" diesels, but works well in everything i've used it in.  By
> using it in everything, I lose the warranty protection that comes with the
> oil. (Yes, Amsoil comes with a warranty!!!!)   It works so well i've never
> had a problem,  EVER,  in the last 29 years!!!!   It works so well I have a
> 1995 Walmart  Murray "throwaway" push mower that still runs great after 15
> years.  The deck has been welded 3 times, 4 sets of new wheels, 2 new
> handles.  But never a problem  with the engine!!!!!!
>
>    It comes with a 25,000 mile drain interval.  And if you use a clarks
> spinon adapter, you can use one of their 25,000 oil filters too.  Its zinc
> and phosphorus levels are among the highest Amsoil sells.  I also installed
> an Amsoil by-pass oil filter on my '63 monza.  (My  cars get driven summer
> and winter, year round)  This is the same set-up used on big rigs.  There
> was an 18-wheeler who went 409,000 miles without an oil change with this
> set-up.  He did it by oil analysis every 25,000 miles.  When he sold the
> truck the motor was torn down and inspected.  It looked fabulous and the
> engine rater said it looked good enough to put right back in service!  This
> is all documented in the testimonial section of Amsoils web site.  So far,
> I'm up to 11,000 miles without an oil change.  To date, i've added 1/4 of a
> quart of oil!!!   If interested,  look up your friendly neighborhood  Amsoil
> dealer.    THE STUFF WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>
> Randy(Cap'n) Hook
>
> '63Monza ragtop 84/pg
>
> '65 Monza 4dr  110/pg
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