I've been using mostly synthetic for a long time, mostly by habit.
Here's an interesting whitepaper by a redline engineer about the
advantages of synthetics
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html
I have always broken engine in on standard oils for a few hours of run
time, then dump and replace with synthetic. Likewise gearlube. I find
Redline makes my trans shift easier. Can't say why, but it eliminated a
funny stickiness I had between second and third in my most recent trans.
Just gone.
There are no mixing problems with most modern synthetics.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Snook [mailto:jsnook@wcnet.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 1999 9:15 AM
To: Friends of Triumph; Vintage Race Mailing List
Subject: Synthetic Lubricants
Dear Vintage Racers,
We are considering switching to synthetics in our Triumph TR3
motors and have questions so I thought I would first access the
information available through these two lists. We have used
standard petroleum based lubricants in the gear box and motor for
many years without any noticeable problems.
1. What are the advantages of synthetic oils and why does it
appear everyone is using them in their race cars?
2. Does synthetic motor oil require a different, "run in"
procedure on a fresh motor?
3. Are synthetics compatible with standard oils or do you have
to do some exotic flushing procedures before switching?
4. Any problems running synthetic gear oil in an overdrive
transmission?
5. Does anyone know some technical people at any of the
manufacturers, i.e. Red Line, etc.?
Anxiously awaiting your replies.
Jeff Snook
Battle of Britain Racing
Bowling Green, Ohio
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