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Re: mobil 1

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: mobil 1
From: Nickalbion2@aol.com
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 16:16:20 EDT
Hi all,

My humble thoughts: 

if I had a newly rebuilt engine I'd use a fully synthetic oil like Mobil 1. 
For an average engine i.e fairly worn and probably some sludge in there then 
a good quality mineral oil is fine. I have always used Castrol GTX 15w/50 in 
all my vehicles with oil changes every 3000 miles and a filter change every 
6000. I steer clear of really cheap 'supermarket special' oils as I have seen 
some sludgy top ends due to this, though in fairness even these cheapos are 
probably better than the oils available when the cars were new.
BTW, I must be unique in the world. I have driven LBC's here in the UK for 26 
years, all with Lucas electrics, and I have never had a problem that wasn't 
down to poor maintenance! If you want really bad electrics buy a Citroen. I 
love CX's but the electrics finally made my hair fall out (well, not really, 
but you know what I mean).

Nick

1977 Triumph 2500S
1971 Morris Minor saloon
1968  Morris Minor van
1971 Rover 2000sc
(all daily drivers)

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