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On Thursday, October 23, 1997 10:05 PM, Jim Davidson [SMTP:datadoc@fia.net]
wrote:
> Todd:
>
> Once again, Alan is 'spot on' with his analysis. I thought I'd add my
> $.02:
>
> In my days as a VW bug owner, we were warned again and again not to EVER
> switch from non-detergent to detergent oils, for the reasons that Alan
> mentioned. Maybe because bugs typically don't have oil filters, just a
> boulder screen...
>
> I run synthetic oil in all my cars, very happy overall. Don't get your
> hopes up for improved power or mileage, at best you might see 1 or 2%.
> That in and of itself isn't a good reason to switch. The improved oiling
> performance and protection is. However, in my M-54, I run 15w-40 fleet
> oil, only because I can't bring myself to buy 6 gallons of mobil-1
> that'll see maybe 100 miles before I change it out in six months. (yeah,
> I know, I should change it more often, but I'm cheap! And have you tried
> to properly dispose of six gallons of stinky oil lately? Can't even
> legally carry that much in my car!) :}
>
> Beware of additives like Slick-50. I think for the most part their
> claims are exaggerated at best. The real kicker: an engine with no oil
> will +IDLE+ just as long if it hasn't been treated... You've seen the
> demos at fairs and car shows, I'm sure. If it was a miracle cure, the
> big three would be using it to bump up their fleet mileage rating!
>
> JIM :}
>
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