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Date:         Fri, 17 Oct 1997 07:28:15 -0500
Reply-To:     "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
Organization: Condor Efficiency
Subject:      Re: Yes, Synthetic Oil Again: Mobil One: NO!
Comments: To: Denys Mueller <Denys@IX.NETCOM.COM>
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> I'll make this quick. I've noticed a leak on the oil pump cover plate
> after switching to Mobil 1 15-50W last week (less than 1200 miles on a
> GEX rebuilt). I am considering switching back to Castrol 20-50.
Gerry, et. al Volks,
Mobil-One is the -cheapest- and least performing of all synthetic
blends. I have stated ad-nauseum, ad-infinitum on this list: Purchase
HIGH QUALITY synthetic oils, for example: Royal Purple, Red Line, Bel
Ray, Castrol Syntec. You will pay more for these oils, much more. Pay it
or stick to Tyrannasaurus Oil!
I and others have been exhaustive on this point and I will just point
anyone who cares to the archives for data: Bottom Line: You get what you
pay for, period. Mobil One is the least of the greatest and I moved from
it years ago due to problems such as seal leaking.
Regards
Mark B. Magee
87GL
82 Diesel Westy
Kemah TX
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