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Re: Slick 50 vs. Cold Starts



Can you give us more details on parts, sources, etc.??


Paul Anderson, Cheyenne, WY  Private email:AndersonPaul@juno.com


On Fri, 21 Nov 1997 12:04:08 -0500 Frederic Breitwieser
<frederic.breitwieser@mcione.com> writes:
>>> QUAKER STATE SUBSIDIARIES SETTLE FTC CHARGES AGAINST SLICK 50
>>>            Agreement Safeguards $10 Million in Redress to Consumers 
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>The absolute best method for protecting against cold-starts is 
>pre-start
>lubrication, via an electric pump drawing from the oil sump, pushing 
>oil
>into the block via a tap on the top of the oil-filter stem (or other
>suitable location).  Of course, a one way valve needs to be installed
>between the electric pump and the out-line to the block to prevent 
>reverse
>flow when the engine starts/runs and the electric pump shuts down.
>
>I do this on my Hummer as well as my drag car very successfully.
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>Frederic Breitwieser
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