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1. Synthetic Lubricants (score: 1): Author: Jeff Snook <jsnook@wcnet.org>; Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 12:15:12 -0500; 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 ha; /html/vintage-race/1999-02/msg00144.html (7,948 bytes)
2. Re: Synthetic Lubricants (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 13:50:38 -0500; I've switched to synthetic oil in everything - race and street (except the lawn tractor). I use off the shelf fully synthetic oil, although local engine guys swear by Red Line. I just can't get Red L; /html/vintage-race/1999-02/msg00146.html (10,119 bytes)
3. Re: Synthetic Lubricants (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 10:53:46 -0800; See below. Good questions all. The big advantages are increased film strength, lower friction, and less decomposition due to heat (less sludge in the motor). I would tend to break a motor in on dino; /html/vintage-race/1999-02/msg00147.html (8,867 bytes)
4. Re: Synthetic Lubricants (score: 1): Author: schaiken@e-chemicals.com; Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 15:32:27 -0500; I agree with Brian' s summary, in fact I used Red Line's ShockProof Light gear oil and was extremely pleased with temperature, performance; I have always sworn by Red Line's products from Water Wette; /html/vintage-race/1999-02/msg00149.html (7,360 bytes)
5. Re: Synthetic Lubricants (score: 1): Author: Marc Robertson <marc@blackberry-ridge.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 15:06:43 -0600; A friend who an experienced race car preparer believes that the anti-corrosion properties of Red Line Oil are not adequate -- he would not leave it in the car for extended periods. I have no personal; /html/vintage-race/1999-02/msg00150.html (8,603 bytes)
6. Re: Synthetic Lubricants (score: 1): Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>; Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 15:26:54 -0600 (CST); I wouldn't use synthetic for break-in (in the motor) the common wisdom on the list to use petroleum based oil to bed in your rings an then go to synthetics I've noticed an increase in leaks... The sy; /html/vintage-race/1999-02/msg00151.html (7,788 bytes)
7. Re: Synthetic Lubricants (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 09:04:27 -0500; I used a motorcycle racing transmission oil in the Midget, 'cause I got half a case when a shop I happened to drop into was going out of business. This time we're going to use Mobil One, or equivalen; /html/vintage-race/1999-02/msg00155.html (8,565 bytes)
8. RE: Synthetic Lubricants (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <tr4racer@esinet.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 20:49:49 -0500; I spent nine races last year working down from Mobile 1 20w50 to 5w30. Mid-season I was mixing ever greater proportions of the lighter blend. At the end it was just straight 5w30. It is truely amazi; /html/vintage-race/1999-02/msg00158.html (9,383 bytes)
9. Re: Synthetic Lubricants (score: 1): Author: Derek Palmer <derekp@Synopsys.COM>; Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 12:59:31 -0800; I think early British cars relied on old dirt and old build-up around seals to help improve the seal? My Healey never leaks with non-synthetics, but the detergent in the synthetics clean my dirt and; /html/vintage-race/1999-02/msg00166.html (9,023 bytes)

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