08/06/2022
LHACBS Member Tip
You may have heard that the older inboard engines in many of our boats use non detergent SAE 40 motor oil.
There are lots of opinions as to why, but one common one is that the older engines don’t have oil filters, so a detergent oil would suspend and circulate harmful particles without getting trapped in a filter.
Many believe it is better to just lubricate these engines and not suspend and circulate the crud, so non detergent oils are typically used.
If you do your own oil change, you may have had difficulty finding this oil in local auto parts stores.
It turns out this oil is often used in old farm engines that also don’t have oil filters, so you can buy it at any Tractor Supply Store in your area for a very competitive price:
Traveller® Non-Detergent SAE40, 2 gal. $21.99
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?o=Base&catalogId=10051&storeId=10151&productId=851&langId=-1&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&top_category=&urlLangId=&cm_vc=-10005
Tipster: Harry Gedicke
Tractor Supply Co. is the source for farm supplies, pet and animal feed and supplies, clothing, tools, fencing, and so much more. Buy online and pick up in store is available at most locations. Tractor Supply Co. is your source for the Life Out Here lifestyle!
