Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB) wrote:
>
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> Does anyone have any routine (preventative) maintenance tips that they
> swear by such as:
> - Oil additives such as Prolong or Slick 50 - are they good or a waste
> of $
This always opens an argument. I feel that they are a waste of
money of you are using a _quality_ oil. I suggest that you check
out the article snak_oil.txt at:
ftp://ftp.team.net/sol/
and make up your own mind.
> - Gas additives (my dad's Healey club swears by something called
> Mystery Oil)
I am not a fan of any additives. I know people that use them,
I have yet to see any value.
> - Fluid change outs (my mechanic swears to change the coolant
> once/year).
Not really necessary to do it once a year, but many of the
ingredients in coolant do wear out and should it should be
changed every couple of years.
> - Anything to religiously check.
Oil - both in the engine and the dashpot. The engine _will_
leak. Worry big time when it stops.
Brake and clutch master cylinders.
>
> Can anyone recommend any performance enhancing modifications like a new
> carb or exhaust system? I don't want to make it a racer, but might like
> to get a little boost.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob Bollinger
> '79 Spit
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Doug Mitchell
dmitchel@ismi.net
dmitchel@ford.com
'73 Spitfire 1500 - owned since 1975.
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