Question What oil do you use in your piston aircraft engine?

[Neal]

In my CubCrafters Carbon Cub FX-3 I was told to use Aeroshell 15w50 and no need for camguard. A friend not long ago told me he prefers Philips over Aeroshell. I just posted a video about doing an oil change in my FX-3 and got some good comments. So now I'm curious what to use for oil and also whether or not the gasket on the oil filter should be lubed first and if so with what.

Please share your opinions on what to use and why.

Savvy Oil Recommendations

Oil Recommendations Summary For aircraft that operate in temperate climates year-around, we recommend using Aeroshell W100 monograde oil with one pint of ASL CamGuard added at each oil change. For aircraft subject to un-preheated cold starts where multigrade oil is preferred, we recommend...

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[Neal]

I think a key element in the above equation is Continental vs. Lycoming. I'm no expert at any of this but it appears CubCrafters guidance at least is Philips for their Continental engines and Aeroshell for the FX-3's Lycomings.

 

[viator092]

Where'd you get your quick release? Seen these......any experience?

Tempest Easy Drain™ AA473 Oil Filter Drain Tool | Aircraft Spruce

Tempest Easy Drain™ AA473 Oil Filter Drain Tool The most time-consuming aspect of an oil change is the clean up. Easy Drain reduces filter spills which save time and eliminates the messiest part of the chore. Easy Drain is quick,

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[Neal]

Where'd you get your quick release? Seen these......any experience?

Tempest Easy Drain™ AA473 Oil Filter Drain Tool | Aircraft Spruce

Tempest Easy Drain™ AA473 Oil Filter Drain Tool The most time-consuming aspect of an oil change is the clean up. Easy Drain reduces filter spills which save time and eliminates the messiest part of the chore. Easy Drain is quick,

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Interesting as I made a mess on this last oil change. May have to try this someday.

Quick release - comes on the aircraft from CubCrafters.

 

[viator092]

Did my first oil change with the Easy Drain. The anti drain valve in the filter retains oil. Enough to still require a clean up.