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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