my dad says its bad for you and can give you cancer is this true?Can motor oil give you cancer?
Prolonged contact with petroleum distillates can cause cancer.
Any chemical that is manufactured will have a MSDS or a Material Safety Data Sheet. Magic markers are even havardous and can cause cancer if there is enough contact.
http://www.msdssearch.com/DBLinkSN.htmCan motor oil give you cancer?
Yes, it's possible. Prolonged contact with it has caused skin cancer in laboratory animals.
People should do a little bit of research before saying no so quickly.
Well its possible if you inhale enough of the toxic smell it may cause lung cancer and constant contact would probably give you skin cancer.
No scientific documented evidence exists that motor oil gives you cancer.
There have been some studies that petroleum-based oils are carcinogenic.
No. That's nonsense. Even ingesting it would make you very ill or kill you but you wouldn't get cancer from it.
Maybe, if you drink it !
idk sorry i think all fumes can trigger it
maybe if you drink it
Saturday, December 26, 2009
ATV Motor Oil API service label question: can I use SM in place of SG, SH, or SJ?
I have a 2005 Can Am (or Bombardier if you prefer) 400cc Outlander ATV, and the manual says to use oil that ';meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SG, SH, or SJ.';
All I can find anywhere is SM. Can I use this? Will the the wet clutch be adversely affected?ATV Motor Oil API service label question: can I use SM in place of SG, SH, or SJ?
Absolutely. SM is the newest classification for oil by the Society of Automotive Engineers. It is what you should use and will exceed all of the previous service ratings. Also make sure, although I'm sure it does, that the oil also contains the identification GF-4, which is the newest ILSAC standards for oil and really the most important part.ATV Motor Oil API service label question: can I use SM in place of SG, SH, or SJ?
I'd suggest caution with motorcycle engines in this regard. SM rated oils have much less Zinc Dialkyl Dithio Phosphate (ZDDP), less than 0.08% phosphorous, an anti scuff additive If your motorcycle engine does not have roller tappets/lifters, SM oil lack of ZDDP can cause serious cam wear. Report Abuse
Yes, you can.
Each newer classification meets the requirements of the older ones, plus.
You may use a newer one, but should not go the other way, SF for example.
All I can find anywhere is SM. Can I use this? Will the the wet clutch be adversely affected?ATV Motor Oil API service label question: can I use SM in place of SG, SH, or SJ?
Absolutely. SM is the newest classification for oil by the Society of Automotive Engineers. It is what you should use and will exceed all of the previous service ratings. Also make sure, although I'm sure it does, that the oil also contains the identification GF-4, which is the newest ILSAC standards for oil and really the most important part.ATV Motor Oil API service label question: can I use SM in place of SG, SH, or SJ?
I'd suggest caution with motorcycle engines in this regard. SM rated oils have much less Zinc Dialkyl Dithio Phosphate (ZDDP), less than 0.08% phosphorous, an anti scuff additive If your motorcycle engine does not have roller tappets/lifters, SM oil lack of ZDDP can cause serious cam wear. Report Abuse
Yes, you can.
Each newer classification meets the requirements of the older ones, plus.
You may use a newer one, but should not go the other way, SF for example.
Wha is blow over when it pertains to the darkening of motor oil?
Coming from a seasoned certified mechanic, it amazing how so many people think that blow by plays a major role in darkening of the motor oil. What alot of folks are forgeting about is something called thermal break down. Thermal break down has about 78% of a role in making the oil dark as well as wear and fricton. Blow by only has about a good 12% of it having to contribute to the oil darkening process. New and realtively new cars only produce a small amount of blow by within the upper single digit #'s. Neglected engines have more. performance built engines are in the 8% percentileor less.Wha is blow over when it pertains to the darkening of motor oil?
It's called blow by. Compression gasses under extreme pressure get past the rings and get carbon into the oil. This is normal and controlled by the PCV valve.Wha is blow over when it pertains to the darkening of motor oil?
Never heard the term blow over! perhaps you mean blow by? Blow by happens in all engines and is caused by combustion gas escaping from the cylinders into the crankcase through the piston rings( blowing by the rings, get it?) and only becomes a problem when excessive, which would indicate bad piston rings. A compression test will tell you if you have excessive blow by.
added carbon to the motor oil (making it black)... All engines do this and it is absolutely normal...it is dangerous (rings are going) when there is blue smoke comming from exaust
It's called blow by. Compression gasses under extreme pressure get past the rings and get carbon into the oil. This is normal and controlled by the PCV valve.Wha is blow over when it pertains to the darkening of motor oil?
Never heard the term blow over! perhaps you mean blow by? Blow by happens in all engines and is caused by combustion gas escaping from the cylinders into the crankcase through the piston rings( blowing by the rings, get it?) and only becomes a problem when excessive, which would indicate bad piston rings. A compression test will tell you if you have excessive blow by.
added carbon to the motor oil (making it black)... All engines do this and it is absolutely normal...it is dangerous (rings are going) when there is blue smoke comming from exaust
Why is oil a cream color in a boat motor?
Boat motor is about a 1976 model mercruiser.Why is oil a cream color in a boat motor?
Oil should be a honey color, just like in your car. However cream color indicates a major problem. This is true of car and boat engines. Whether it's a blown head gasket or a cracked block, from freezing, or rust through. This engine is 33 years old, so I would be careful about undertaking major overhaul. It's replacement time.Why is oil a cream color in a boat motor?
On the older engines there are Hex plugs in the heads next to the valves and when raw water cooled they corrode and leak water into the head and that is mixed with the oil. That's just 1 area intake manifold leaking.Exhaust manifold leaking.Oil cooler leaking.
water probably got into the oil somehow
Water in the oil for sure. Don't run it any more till the problem is fixed.
the seal,s in the unit need to be replaced,
Oil should be a honey color, just like in your car. However cream color indicates a major problem. This is true of car and boat engines. Whether it's a blown head gasket or a cracked block, from freezing, or rust through. This engine is 33 years old, so I would be careful about undertaking major overhaul. It's replacement time.Why is oil a cream color in a boat motor?
On the older engines there are Hex plugs in the heads next to the valves and when raw water cooled they corrode and leak water into the head and that is mixed with the oil. That's just 1 area intake manifold leaking.Exhaust manifold leaking.Oil cooler leaking.
water probably got into the oil somehow
Water in the oil for sure. Don't run it any more till the problem is fixed.
the seal,s in the unit need to be replaced,
Can I replace Hypoid Type C SAE90 oil with Yamalube Gear oil for older outboard motor?
Can I replace Hypoid Type C SAE90 oil with Yamalube Gear oil for older outboard motor? Some say yes, some say no?Can I replace Hypoid Type C SAE90 oil with Yamalube Gear oil for older outboard motor?
Is this for an electric shift Johnson / Evinrude / OMC?
Electric shift systems can ONLY use type C oil. Using anything other that Type C rated (like yamalube gear oil) can cause shifting issues and may damage the lower unit.myspace bulletins
Is this for an electric shift Johnson / Evinrude / OMC?
Electric shift systems can ONLY use type C oil. Using anything other that Type C rated (like yamalube gear oil) can cause shifting issues and may damage the lower unit.
Do you have to mix oil with the gas in a chrysler 45 hp outboard boat motor?
I just bought a boat, never had one before and was wondering if I had to add oil to the gas. It is a chrysler 45 hp engine.Do you have to mix oil with the gas in a chrysler 45 hp outboard boat motor?
This completely depends on what engine you have. It may be a 4 stroke and doesnt require oil and gas mix. You can tell if you look at the cylinder head and see of there are valves. Also look if there is a place to put or change the oil.
The difference between a 2 and 4 stroke is that the 2 stroke doesnt have valves (maybe a reed valve by the carb that lets fuel air mixture go one way and not the other) It uses oil in the gas to lubricate the crank shaft.
a 4 stroke engine is like your car where you have seperate oil for the crank shaft that needs to be changed. Dont mistake this oil for the lower unit oil, which needs oil to lubricate the parts going to the propeller.
You can usually tell by the noise that the engine makes. 2 strokes sound different than 4 stroke engines. If you dont know the difference, you should ask a mechanic.
The last answer was good for the ratio of oil that you should use.Do you have to mix oil with the gas in a chrysler 45 hp outboard boat motor?
Unless your engine has oil injection, and I'm almost certain that Chrysler never made an oil injected engine, then yes, you do have to mix oil with the gas.
I use one pint of outboard oil to six gallons of gas. It's a little bit more than it calls for, but it's easier to change out a fouled plug than to rebuild an engine.
Find a book on your engine. You should be able to get a decent marine dealer to order one for you.
Mix is 50:1 ratio.
I dont know any older 4 stroke chrysler motors mine is a 1975 90HP and two stroke.
That ratio covers almost all marine motors.
http://www.csgnetwork.com/marineoilfuelcalc.html/
absolutely, chrysler quit making outboards before they started making 4 strokes
This completely depends on what engine you have. It may be a 4 stroke and doesnt require oil and gas mix. You can tell if you look at the cylinder head and see of there are valves. Also look if there is a place to put or change the oil.
The difference between a 2 and 4 stroke is that the 2 stroke doesnt have valves (maybe a reed valve by the carb that lets fuel air mixture go one way and not the other) It uses oil in the gas to lubricate the crank shaft.
a 4 stroke engine is like your car where you have seperate oil for the crank shaft that needs to be changed. Dont mistake this oil for the lower unit oil, which needs oil to lubricate the parts going to the propeller.
You can usually tell by the noise that the engine makes. 2 strokes sound different than 4 stroke engines. If you dont know the difference, you should ask a mechanic.
The last answer was good for the ratio of oil that you should use.Do you have to mix oil with the gas in a chrysler 45 hp outboard boat motor?
Unless your engine has oil injection, and I'm almost certain that Chrysler never made an oil injected engine, then yes, you do have to mix oil with the gas.
I use one pint of outboard oil to six gallons of gas. It's a little bit more than it calls for, but it's easier to change out a fouled plug than to rebuild an engine.
Find a book on your engine. You should be able to get a decent marine dealer to order one for you.
Mix is 50:1 ratio.
I dont know any older 4 stroke chrysler motors mine is a 1975 90HP and two stroke.
That ratio covers almost all marine motors.
http://www.csgnetwork.com/marineoilfuelcalc.html/
absolutely, chrysler quit making outboards before they started making 4 strokes
Lawnmower Motor Oil Mixture?
I have a Troy-Bilt push lawnmower (Model No. 11A-426A011) and I've been trying to determine what the oil to gas mixture should be before adding more engine oil. I've misplaced my users guide and the Troy-Bilt website doesn't offer what I need. Does anyone know if there is a standard mixture, or where I can find a chart for particular models online? Thanks in advance!Lawnmower Motor Oil Mixture?
thats not a two stroke motor.its a 4 stroke motor.only 2 cycle motors like weed whackers need an oil and gas mix.looking at this picture you have a seperate thing for the oil.so you use just regular lawn mower oil.100%Lawnmower Motor Oil Mixture?
If a small engine (like a push lawnmower) has its own oil tank (like every push lawnmower I have owned throughout my entire life) then you do not use a gasoline : oil mixture in the fuel tank.
The oil goes in the oil tank only.
You put regular gasoline in the fuel tank all by itself. (Though I do highly recommend an ethanol treatment nowadays)
Usually 50:1 ratio for a 2 stroke. 4 stroke engines (what I think you have) usually dont require an oli/gas mixture. Look around the mower to see if there is a place to put oil only.
if you have a place for engine oil its a 4 cycle and doesn't,t require a gas mix
The most common is a 4:1 mix. 4 ounces to a gallon of gas
thats not a two stroke motor.its a 4 stroke motor.only 2 cycle motors like weed whackers need an oil and gas mix.looking at this picture you have a seperate thing for the oil.so you use just regular lawn mower oil.100%Lawnmower Motor Oil Mixture?
If a small engine (like a push lawnmower) has its own oil tank (like every push lawnmower I have owned throughout my entire life) then you do not use a gasoline : oil mixture in the fuel tank.
The oil goes in the oil tank only.
You put regular gasoline in the fuel tank all by itself. (Though I do highly recommend an ethanol treatment nowadays)
Usually 50:1 ratio for a 2 stroke. 4 stroke engines (what I think you have) usually dont require an oli/gas mixture. Look around the mower to see if there is a place to put oil only.
if you have a place for engine oil its a 4 cycle and doesn't,t require a gas mix
The most common is a 4:1 mix. 4 ounces to a gallon of gas
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