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Re: Mobile 1 in old engine

To: Doug Johnson <ur-quattro@msn.com>, Audi Fans <quattro@audifans.com>
Subject: Re: Mobile 1 in old engine
From: Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 18:59:08 -0400
Organization: HUMAN Speakers
References: <001101bf1976$1fcc9600$463ea8d1@rscnwm.com>
Reply-To: one@humanspeakers.com
Sender: owner-quattro@audifans.com

> >From past discussion it's clear that using Mobile 1 oil in an engine w/ 68k
> may induce some oil leakage.  Has anyone BTDT, and then returned to
> petroleum-based oil?  Does this cure any leaks induced by Mobil 1? 

fwiw and afaik, synthetic oil does not cause leaks it reveals them, by
cleaning away deposits that are covering now-dry and leaky seals.

so the switch back would not help.

if the theory is valid.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT; 73 F250

References:
- Mobile 1 in old engine
  - From: "Doug Johnson" <ur-quattro@msn.com>

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