I tried searching the threads... Oil?

demarcor · 04-20-2009, 12:13 PM

Hi all,
Thanks for the recent help.
I purchased a fairly tired '86 club car carryall (thought it was an 87 at first)
It obviously has some time on it, although it was sitting for a while. It runs GREAT. I want to change the oil in it, it seems to have some water in it.

I noticed a small amount of smoke but only once.
The question:
Which oil type should I put in it? (The old flathead) and I am sure it has a huge # of hours on it.

5W-20? at least for the summer?

I think there is a sticker on the engine suggesting this, but I am away from it at the moment.

Thanks in advance!

DOOmsman · 04-20-2009, 12:15 PM

If it was mine I would want 10/30 synthetic in it.

dock98 · 04-20-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOOmsman

If it was mine I would want 10/30 synthetic in it.

yep.what i use.

demarcor · 04-20-2009, 01:28 PM

I didn't see any 10/30 recommendations on that sticker that was on the engine. I thought 5w20 would help it smoke less. No?

lockman1 · 04-20-2009, 01:42 PM

5w-20 is a thinner viscosity oil, it'll probably smoke more!

In most small engines, (including Club Cars) SAE 30 is usually recomended,
and synthetic might be a better choice for you!

demarcor · 04-20-2009, 04:33 PM

Cool,
Thanks....

lockman1 · 04-21-2009, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockman1

5w-20 is a thinner viscosity oil, it'll probably smoke more!

Sorry... I was wrong.... the higher the number, the thinner the oil!
for some reason... I was thinking 20w-50...(dyslexia must have kicked in!)

BUT... SAE 30 synthetic is what I use!

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demarcor · 04-21-2009, 05:40 AM

Okay, sounds good...
Would synthetic, or a thicker oil be better for any cart? Just this one because it is an older cart? Again, although it runs great, I am assuming it is a tired engine. The hour meter shows 2,400 but I highly doubt thats accurate.
Right now it I've got a gray, watery mess of oil. I don't even want to move it until I get it changed, so I guess I am going with 10w-30 synthetic unless anyone stops me before this afternoon/tonight...

Thanks all!

Rob

cuzky · 04-21-2009, 05:57 AM

The bigger the number the thicker the oil becomes

lockman1 · 04-21-2009, 06:31 AM

You'll be fine with 10w-30...

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuzky

The bigger the number the thicker the oil becomes

I get confused at 3:30 in the morning!

http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroil_viscosity/

I'll shut up now!

04-20-2009, 12:13 PM	#1
demarcor Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 80	I tried searching the threads... Oil? Hi all, Thanks for the recent help. I purchased a fairly tired '86 club car carryall (thought it was an 87 at first) It obviously has some time on it, although it was sitting for a while. It runs GREAT. I want to change the oil in it, it seems to have some water in it. I noticed a small amount of smoke but only once. The question: Which oil type should I put in it? (The old flathead) and I am sure it has a huge # of hours on it. 5W-20? at least for the summer? I think there is a sticker on the engine suggesting this, but I am away from it at the moment. Thanks in advance!

04-20-2009, 12:15 PM	#2
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: I tried searching the threads... Oil? If it was mine I would want 10/30 synthetic in it.

04-20-2009, 01:28 PM	#4
demarcor Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 80	Re: I tried searching the threads... Oil? I didn't see any 10/30 recommendations on that sticker that was on the engine. I thought 5w20 would help it smoke less. No?

04-20-2009, 01:42 PM	#5
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,933	Re: I tried searching the threads... Oil? 5w-20 is a thinner viscosity oil, it'll probably smoke more! In most small engines, (including Club Cars) SAE 30 is usually recomended, and synthetic might be a better choice for you!

04-20-2009, 04:33 PM	#6
demarcor Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 80	Re: I tried searching the threads... Oil? Cool, Thanks....

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04-21-2009, 05:40 AM	#8
demarcor Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 80	Re: I tried searching the threads... Oil? Okay, sounds good... Would synthetic, or a thicker oil be better for any cart? Just this one because it is an older cart? Again, although it runs great, I am assuming it is a tired engine. The hour meter shows 2,400 but I highly doubt thats accurate. Right now it I've got a gray, watery mess of oil. I don't even want to move it until I get it changed, so I guess I am going with 10w-30 synthetic unless anyone stops me before this afternoon/tonight... Thanks all! Rob

04-21-2009, 05:57 AM	#9
cuzky Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Crystal River,Fl. Posts: 544	Re: I tried searching the threads... Oil? The bigger the number the thicker the oil becomes

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