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Date:         Tue, 08 Apr 1997 09:55:28 -0700
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From:         Redwood <redwood@speedlink.com>
Subject:      Recommended oil wt for CA summers, '87

Hi all,

Have been considering synthetic oil for my supposedly rebuilt engine [now at 117k, supposedly rebuilt 9/96 but no records or info of any kind provided, tho a mechanic did confirm at prepurchase inspection that it had been rebuilt], but have hesitated till I see what oil consumption experience is---so far, 1 qt in the 2300 miles I've driven since purchase in 1/97.

So, am unsure what to put in it at oil change, looking fwd to summer of daily driving in the hot Sacramento Valley, with numerous overnite trips of 200+ miles planned.

Also, friends have been satisfied w/the carefulness of work done at a particular local JiffyLube on different vehicles, foreign and domestic, but I've seen skepticism on this list.

Suggestions/recommendations, please, wrt:

weight of oil to use

synthetic vs fossil?

"ordinary" facilities, if conscientious?

Thanks for any ideas.

Gail __________________________________ Gail Fitzpatrick '87 GL Westi, 117k [Twiga] Sacramento, CA <redwood@speedlink.com>


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