but there is a difference in an LS engine being run easy peazy for 300k vs one that is driven hard but not abused. We need a study (:-)
C5 Engine Oil - Things to consider. VID
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If you were designing a filter wouldn't you choose your filtering media size based on flow? Meaning you choose a media that will catch the size of thing you want it to catch, then choose the surface area of that media based on the flow rate you want at a given pressure?
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If you were designing a filter wouldn't you choose your filtering media size based on flow? Meaning you choose a media that will catch the size of thing you want it to catch, then choose the surface area of that media based on the flow rate you want at a given pressure?
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I'm assuming all filter manufacturers have done the math and sized the openings in their filters (both filtration media and filter housing) to allow adequate oil flow for a given application. There has to be a fairly wide range of acceptable since engines can have a fairly low rate of flow at extreme low temperatures and still not destroy themselves.
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I think we're in agreement on this point.
I'm assuming all filter manufacturers have done the math and sized the openings in their filters (both filtration media and filter housing) to allow adequate oil flow for a given application. There has to be a fairly wide range of acceptable since engines can have a fairly low rate of flow at extreme low temperatures and still not destroy themselves.
I'm assuming all filter manufacturers have done the math and sized the openings in their filters (both filtration media and filter housing) to allow adequate oil flow for a given application. There has to be a fairly wide range of acceptable since engines can have a fairly low rate of flow at extreme low temperatures and still not destroy themselves.
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While on this subject I want to change transmission M6 fluid and rear end fluid this spring. 2000 with 74,000 miles and not sure if it’s ever been done. What fluid to use on both and how much does it take. Owners manual states never needs changed. Thanks
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See post 8 for Delco PN's of fluids if you like:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-diff-oil.html
Last edited by Prop Joe; Dec 24, 2022 at 11:29 PM. Reason: Edit: Backer rings not blocker rings. Brain fart.
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