Might be a myth but sometimes chrome rings [very hard] never seat and there is excessive oil consumption for the life of the engine. Anyway I'm going with it.
> From: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET> > Reply-To: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET> > Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 13:44:01 -0700 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Travel necessities > > I still think this is a myth. Why not wear in more slowly? I'm not > convinced. It seems to me synthetic would provide a better wear in > performance. > > William > > >> Stuff's too slippery, new engines need to wear in. >> >> Mike >> >>> Why would one not use synthetic oil to break in an engine. I would think >>> that using synthetic during the break in period would be a wise thing to > do. >>> Advice please. >>> >>> William >>> > |
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