ATF in Oil

["Al Powell" <APOWELL@agcom.tamu.edu>]

Running a quart of ATF for a few days before an oil change is an old 
mechanic's trick to clean lifters - first found out about it about 
1968.  Doesn't hurt a thing except that it DOES thin the oil, so it's 
better as a winter technique than a hot summer technique.

PS: Just heard today from my mechanic that he has more sludge 
problems with Havoline than most oils down here.  He sez it's a 
paraffin-based oil and the hot temps in TX summers tend to break it 
down and sludge engines up.  He sez he can spot 'em when he pulls a 
valve cover.  (I worked in a Texaco station - I can tell Havoline oil 
from letting ONE drop fall on a hot exhaust manifold - very 
distinctive smell.)


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