I use Total Quartz Racing 10W-50, formerly Elf Oil. A good price is about $29 for 5 liters. I get mine locally in Michigan at S & G http://www.sgparts.com/ their prices are very competitive, and much lower than Mobil 1. Here is a link to another source... http://tinyurl.com/5cker5 Product Data Sheet http://www.lubadmin.com/upload/produit/FichePDF/lang_1/1177.pdf Jack R. 84 Westy Wolfie -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike S Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:08 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: What type of oil for my 2.1 Boston Bob? Was Re: Mobil-1 shortage At 10:33 PM 11/11/2008, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote... >it's very well known that one would never use a synthetic for new or >rebuilt >engine break in oil. >That's been common knowledge for many decades. "Common knowledge" in 1945 excluded CAD/CAM and modern metallurgy, too. Things change. |
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