Date:         Tue, 8 Oct 2002 11:18:38 -0500
Reply-To:     Chris Mills <scmills@TNTECH.EDU>
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From:         Chris Mills <scmills@TNTECH.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Mobil 1 Oil
Comments: To: Joseph Fortino <love2bike140@YAHOO.COM>
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I run it in my Honda, my VW, and my Honda moto-chickle.

Very good results. I change the oil in the moto-chickle (20 years old, high
mileage) at 3K, the VW at 3K, and the Honda at 5K (owner's manual says
7,500 miles is okay with dino oil).

I had several leaks on both aircooled engines but they later sealed
themselves up.

Honda CR-V has never leaked at all.

I was seeking a bit more wear protection, better heat breakdown protection,
etc. I think Mobil 1 does fine. It held up in my moto-chickle for over a
year (3K miles) through the heat and the cold (I ride year round).

Was fine when I drained it. Dino oils typically were more like water on
draining if I did not change it every 2K miles. Same with the aircooled VW.



Chris Mills in TN