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Date:         Sun, 26 Dec 1999 11:31:16 -0500
Reply-To:     "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil for infrequently driven vehicles
Comments: To: "T. Thompson" <tonyt_eye@NS.SYMPATICO.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <386443F7.2E62@ns.sympatico.ca>
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. It was an interview with a oil chemist who was
>discussing additives and corrosion in engines. When asked what he would
>use for an infrequently driven vehicle (presumably like a lot of
>Vanagons or Westfailias used only in summer months) he answered diesel
>engine lubricant. These oils have much more anti corrosive additives and
>detergent than gasoline oils so therefore protect better against
>corrosion which he claimed was the problem.


        Shell Rotella 15w/40 with "Soot control"  is preferred by our household.


hk
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