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Subject:Re: Travel necessities
From:mike
Date:Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:55:00 -0700

Stuff's too slippery, new engines need to wear in.

Mike

> From: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
> Reply-To: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
> Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:53:26 -0700
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Travel necessities
>
> 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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