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Subject:synthetic oil weaken older engine?
From:Art McGinn
Date:Thu, 2 Jun 2005 13:22:37 -0700

is it true -- or has this already been covered? -- that switching to
synthetic oil for an older engine can or will lower compression or
weaken an elderly mill by cleaning-out carbon buildup or other crud that
had found a comfortable home with dino oil? even as it's a great idea
for a new or newer engine? art '82 westy

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