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Date:         Thu, 19 May 2011 22:14:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: oil additive to clean engine
Comments: To: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <4dd5c3ae.c78aec0a.1727.ffff80d3@mx.google.com>
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How many miles on your motor?

Switch to Mobil 1 15w50. It will keep your engine cleaner and lifters will pump up more quickly, but expect no miracles. Try adjusting the lifters as well.

Chris.

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Dnia May 19, 2011 o godz. 21:28 Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> My ol wasserboxer has its share of lifter noise. Especially as I > reach the end of the 3000 mile oil change interval using castrol > 20w50 and mahle filters. I was wondering, as I approach the next oil > change in a few hundred miles, if I might add something to the oil to > help clean the engine internals a bit without causing trouble. I've > heard SeaFoam and Marvel Mystery Oil mentioned on this list in the > past. any recommendations? I'm thinking a one time treatment here. > > Thanks, > Edward


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