Date:         Mon, 27 Nov 2000 20:24:50 -0800
Reply-To:     T Berk <tberk@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         T Berk <tberk@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: mixing oils
Comments: To: geofflaw <geofflaw@BIGPOND.COM>
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> geofflaw wrote:
>
> Hi Volksfolks
> Once again , thanks for the helpful suggestions.
>  Darrell Boehler sent me the Valvoline website, where I found this
> interesting product called "Durablend"
> "Formulated with a combination of
>      high-tech synthetic and premium quality
>      conventional base stocks along with
>      advanced additive technology. Exceeds
>      the rigorous European ACEA A1 or A2
>      standards for volatility, wear, sludge and deposit control - no
>      leading conventional motor oil can make this claim!"
>
> So it appears that it is a blend of synthetic and mineral oils.
> I guess its ok to do that, especially when you consider that the
> tranny
> could have anything up to half a litre left in it when you add the new
> stuff.
> http://www.valvoline.com/index_products.html
>
> From Geoff Law




It's "Thank God we won the land away from the folks that were here 1st".
You Aussies know exactly what's that's about. (not meant to be as hash
as it sounds).

PS- You mention Synthetic Blend but then mention Transaxle. Hmmm. I have
not seen blends do anything well, go dyno or full synth.

hth,
TBerk