Thanks people.

Ironically, given the jokes some of us make about oil discussions, I
know very little about engine oil. But it's something I need to learn
more about now.

Maybe an oil with a wider range of viscosity would be best. I don't know.

Google is my friend!

Neil.

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 5:00 PM, John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> Interesting stuff. Sounds like 'soot' is kept in suspension better
> than coventional oils designed for gas engines. The shear numbers look
> good. Resistance to shear might make up for the 40 weight. Don't know
> what other factors are in play in the gas vs diesel comparison.
> Anyone?
>
> 15w50 Mobil1 is really hard to find this year for me. NLA? �Some 10w40
> is still on the shelves which is what I ran last winter. Looking
> around for alternatives.
>
> John Meeks
> '91 Vanagon MV Phoenix
> Northern Michigan
>
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
> www.vanagonauts.
>
>
> On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 3:49 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi all.
>>
>> Searched �"Hypuron" in archives. Didn't get any hits.
>>
>> I don't know if the TBN and Low Ash aspects help a gas engine, but
>> looking at "Oxidation Control & Shear Stability" here:
>>
>> http://www.castrol.com/castrol/genericarticle.do?categoryId=82915547&contentId=7025207

-- 
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