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From: davidl@tekig.UUCP (David Levadie)
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Subject: OBOY!!! an OIL debate!!!
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Date: Mon, 8-Oct-84 14:50:39 EDT
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Posted: Mon Oct  8 14:50:39 1984
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I have been told just the OPPOSITE - that ASPHALT based oils, Havoline
in particular, are superior because they "break down" (become less viscous)
at higher temperatures than the "other" oils.  I HAVE noticed that the
oil pressure in my 49 Chevy drops LESS when the motor is hot if I am
running Havoline, than is the case with Valvoline (Throw rocks here).

So, which kind is Mobil's regular old 30W ?  I used to run that before
my redneck friends threatened to disown me for not running Havoline.

I run Torco MPZ50 in my 650 Yamaha, and have found that it lives up
to the ravings of the MANY motorcycle maniacs who recommend it - it
really hangs right in there... but, then... it IS 50-weight, and it
DOES cost $2.50 a can...

Anybody know the TRUTH about Castrol ?