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From: jackh@zehntel.UUCP (jack hagerty)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: OBOY!!! an OIL debate!!!
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Date: Wed, 10-Oct-84 14:14:53 EDT
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Posted: Wed Oct 10 14:14:53 1984
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Organization: Zehntel Automation Systems Inc, Walnut Creek CA
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> Anybody know the TRUTH about Castrol ?

All I have to go by is personal experience. I've used nothing but Castrol 
20w-50 in my 10 year old Alfa GTV (which I've owned since new). The oil and
filter are changed every 3000 mi as reccommended by the factory. I also do
all of the other maintenance items on the factory schedule.

The car now has 154,000 miles on it and the engine is still all-original.
The last time I pulled the head (at 100k to replace some oil seals) there
were still hone marks visible in all cylinders. The guides are finally starting
to wear so the engine is using a little oil. Still, the mechanic who works
on the car (when I don't want to) is amazed. He says that the OEM Alfa guides
are usually good for only 60k or so.

I'm hoping to make 200k before having to do major engine work but I'm afraid
it'll have to be next summer which would be about 170k.

I should also mention that the sump holds 8 quarts, which helps dilute the
crud and keeps the engine cool.

                                    -- Jack Hagerty, Zehntel Inc.
                                       ... ihnp4!zehntel!jackh