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Subject:Re: Travel necessities
From:developtrust
Date:Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:53:26 -0700

Why would one not use synthetic oil to break in an engine. I would think
that using synthetic during the break in period would be a wise thing to do.
Advice please.

William

> Thanks, all good ideas.  My new engine might not be broken in enough to
move
> to synthetic by the time I leave, otherwise I'd do that.
>
> Mike
>
> > From: George Jannini <georgejoann@JUNO.COM>
> > Reply-To: georgejoann@JUNO.COM
> > Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 13:54:44 -0400
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Travel necessities
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > << Current plans are for a 7,000 mile trip across the country and
> > back....>>
> >
> >  Triple A Plus.  Maps and long distance towing if necessary.  Breaker
> > bar and socket for lug nuts. (the stock lug wrench is easily broken)
> > Baby wipes.  Lots and lots of baby wipes.  Disinfectant wipes don't hurt
> > either. (we travel with a cat) <G>
> >
> >  Switch to Mobil1 synthetic, and forget about the need for an oil
> > change for the duration of your trip.
> >
> >    George/ATL
> >    '89 Westy, Wernher
> >
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