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Date:         Thu, 02 Jan 1997 12:35:13 -0500
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From:         "R. Hotchkiss" <hotch@netaxs.com>
Subject:      Re: Questions re:sysnthetic oils

Scott Allred wrote: > > Happy New Year! > > I have been contemplating switching my '71 to a 20-50W synthetic > engine oil. The engine (1835) has about 25,000 miles on it. I have > a full flow filter and cooler system. Any thoughts would be appreciated... > > -Scott > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Scott and Maggie Allred > '71 Westy -- The Wayback Machine > seen at http://coyote.accessnv.com/wayback/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Scott, Go for it! I used synthetic oil in my 71 Super Bug when the ex drove it for 15 miles on no oil at all (blew a cooler hose). I swear by the stuff. BTW she did trash the engine but 15 mile is a long way to go before it's toast.

Hotch 86 GL Philly


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