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From: heneghan@ihuxa.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Re: oil query - 2d Try - (nf)
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Date: Thu, 20-Sep-84 10:48:51 EDT
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Posted: Thu Sep 20 10:48:51 1984
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Using the general statement "additives break down" convinces me
that the author of this reply is less than authoritative. What
in fact happens is there are two kinds of additives: 1 that
prevents the molecular bonds from breaking in heat and another
which makes the oil more viscous in cold. My source is from a
chemical engineer employed by a major oil company.