Re: oil

[Robert Allen <boballen@sky.net>]

Mike Lishego wrote:

> At the same time, I've found that by using 5w-30 in my S-10, my gas mileage
> goes
> _down_, as opposed to going up a few points by using 10w-40.  Anyone care to
> venture a guess?

Heavier weight oil improves traction. Loading of front suspension lessens the
wind signature. Higher oil pressures pushes back on gas pedal.

Elementary.
--
Bob Allen, Kansas City, '69CGT, '75TR6, '61Elva(?)
"Too bad ignorance isn't painful."