Switching oil saved my cylinder

[@mikecubes1642]

was the aeroshell too thick and thats why it was getting into the topside of the cylinder? or do you think the additive cleaned out your oil control ring and kept the oil from getting onto the cylinder?

[@boingkster]

Hi mate, I'll back you on this one! I had a Conti A65-8 and it ran average on Aeroshell. Switched to Penrite 20W-60 and it was a different animal. No overheating on high throttle climbs, kept pressure waaay better at hot idle, drain interval doubled without issue or discolouring. Seems you're having similar results. Good on you!

[@paulschannel3046]

Yep. I'm sold on this. An added bonus was the Phillips I went to is cheaper than Aeroshell by a few dollars a quart! Glad you're getting improved results with your switch as well!

[@Najsnwjsbdn]

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[@cpo415]

A can of what?

[@paulschannel3046]

AVBLEND. According to my expert, He recommends adding one at each oil change.

[@Dumiirr]

AVBlend, oil aditive for small aircrafts

[@dennisyoung4631]

Was the Shell Oil causing stuck rings?

[@paulschannel3046]

No the rings weren't stuck. I don't know why this happened... no clue. I had low compression on this cylinder and removed it. It was honed and new rings placed by the guy that gave me the advice in this video. After the hone, I flew with mineral oil for break in and when everything stabilized, I switched back to my usual Aeroshell oil. I don't remember exactly but I'm guessing almost a year, lower plug in cylinder two started fowling. That's when I borescoped and saw this problem of pooling oil. Like I said, I have no clue why because I did everything by the book. So I took the experts advice of switching oil before pulling the cylinder and this is the result. That Aeroshell 100 is some thick stuff. I "feel" like the Phillips XC 20W50 with one bottle of Avblend at each oil change is covering better. My experts advice really paid off. Bonus, It's cheaper too!