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Date:         Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:55:00 -0700
Reply-To:     mike <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mike <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Travel necessities
Comments: To: developtrust <developtrust@cox.net>
In-Reply-To:  <006201c1ee25$3239bd50$6801a8c0@tdaoffice>
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Stuff's too slippery, new engines need to wear in.

Mike

> From: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET> > Reply-To: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET> > Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:53:26 -0700 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Travel necessities > > 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 > > >> Thanks, all good ideas. My new engine might not be broken in enough to > move >> to synthetic by the time I leave, otherwise I'd do that. >> >> Mike >> >>> From: George Jannini <georgejoann@JUNO.COM> >>> Reply-To: georgejoann@JUNO.COM >>> Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 13:54:44 -0400 >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> Subject: Re: Travel necessities >>> >>> Mike, >>> >>> << Current plans are for a 7,000 mile trip across the country and >>> back....>> >>> >>> Triple A Plus. Maps and long distance towing if necessary. Breaker >>> bar and socket for lug nuts. (the stock lug wrench is easily broken) >>> Baby wipes. Lots and lots of baby wipes. Disinfectant wipes don't hurt >>> either. (we travel with a cat) <G> >>> >>> Switch to Mobil1 synthetic, and forget about the need for an oil >>> change for the duration of your trip. >>> >>> George/ATL >>> '89 Westy, Wernher >>> >>> ________________________________________________________________ >>> GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! >>> Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! >>> Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: >>> http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. >>> >


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