Aeroshell w100 vs aeroshell w15w-50

[steve34610]

I have a lycoming O-320-a2b and I want to do a oil change before I go out this weekend. I have Aeroshell W100 available but cant get camgaurd delivered till monday. However I can get a case of Aeroshell w15w-50, I live in Florida and typically its around 80+ degrees. I've read the w15w-50 is partially synthetic, I just want to make sure it wont create a issue running it. Does anyone use/recommend it over the w100?

 

[kwanjangnihm]

Are you running av-gas in your boat?

 

[steve34610]

Are you running av-gas in your boat?

Yes I run av-gas. (Just for all the info, every other tank I cut half with 90 REC. Probably doesnt matter but figured I mention it)

 

[John Fenner]

Run the W100, don't sweat it, the multi viscosity and cam guard isn't really needed in my view.

 

[steve34610]

Run the W100, don't sweat it, the multi viscosity and cam guard isn't really needed in my view.

I did some power reading last night and decided to stick with the W100 and will just add the gaurd when it comes in. Supposedly suspends the lead from the fuel better than the w15

 

[John Fenner]

I did some power reading last night and decided to stick with the W100 and will just add the gaurd when it comes in. Supposedly suspends the lead from the fuel better than the w15

Hence "ashless dispersant" Now not knowing the compression ratio, just stick with the REC90, it will be fine.

 

[John Fenner]

Just a note in jest,,,, if the cam is below the crankshaft, no need for "cam guard"

 

[DDPWRD]

Just a note in jest,,,, if the cam is below the crankshaft, no need for "cam guard"

Us clunkernental guys appreciate that

 

[steve34610]

Hence "ashless dispersant" Now not knowing the compression ratio, just stick with the REC90, it will be fine.

Hence "ashless dispersant" Now not knowing the compression ratio, just stick with the REC90, it will be fine.

The tank will probably be 75% REC90 when I fill up tomorrow. Im just going to keep a eye on temps and as long as it runs the same I'll probably stick with it.

 

[kwanjangnihm]

Steve grab a cup of coffee and watch this video. It explains using W100, synthetic and camguard.

 

[LITTLE BLUE]

Steve grab a cup of coffee and watch this video. It explains using W100, synthetic and camguard.

 

[LITTLE BLUE]

That video is very informing thanks for sharing. convinced me to add a oil filter . So do I start at NAPA ? comments welcome. Thks.

 

[kwanjangnihm]

That video is very informing thanks for sharing. convinced me to add a oil filter . So do I start at NAPA ? comments welcome. Thks.

Blue what engine are you running?

 

[LITTLE BLUE]

Blue what engine are you running?

o-360 180 hp with 94 hours. Decided to take it to the local ab shop tomorrow. {getting lazy), Thanks anyhow

 

[Chad Meeks]

Great information