I've never used synthetics, but this testimonial runs contrary to that of a
number of listers, who in the past have said it falls through their various
oil seals.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Randall <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 12:29 PM
Subject: Re: Oil Questions?
> Martin Secrest wrote:
> >
> > > What do people think of synthetic vs. natural oil?
> >
> > The general feeling is that it's not good in old sports cars, as it
finds
> > its way out of the car more easily.
>
> Just to be contrary, I like synthetic oil, and feel it offers increased
> protection over dino juice. On my Chevy with 250,000 miles, it
> drastically cut oil burning. On the TR, oil consumption stayed about
> the same. I use Valvoline SynPower 20W50 in both engines, still change
> often. (I don't use it in the TR's OD.)
>
> Note that it also requires much less viscosity improver to arrive at a
> multi-weight rating, so the chances of viscosity breakdown are much
> less.
>
> Randall
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