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  • Re: should 10W-40 be avoided?

    Scott De Santi · Sun, 15 Oct 2000 17:32:54 EDT · Mailing-list archive

    ...Mobil 1 uses no viscosity improvers in their 5W-30, and I assume the new 10W-30 >> Any information on the Mobil 1 15W...

  • should 10W-40 be avoided?

    Jean-Guy Savoie · Sun, 15 Oct 2000 15:40:49 -0300 · Mailing-list archive

    ...20W-50 is the same 30 point spread, but because it starts with a heavier base it requires less viscosity index improvers (polymers) to...

  • Re: should 10W-40 be avoided?

    David Marshall · Sun, 15 Oct 2000 17:57:15 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...20W-50 is the same 30 point spread, but because it starts with a >heavier base it requires less viscosity index improvers (polymers) to...

  • Re: Which is better, synthetic oil or conventional oil? from the AAA website

    tmiller · Wed, 2 Jun 2004 20:05:15 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Viscosity index improvers and pour point depressants are added to counter these problems but are mechanically broken down with use. For 99 cents/quart...

  • Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?

    G.M.Bulley · Sat, 5 Oct 2002 16:13:42 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    Motor HoneyR is the brand name of a viscosity improver sold at most FLAPS. There are other brands like Stop SmokeR or STP (blue...

  • Re: 91 Vanagon, oil pressure anomaly

    · Sat, 8 Jun 1996 00:14:45 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...This is one benfit of the synthetic oils as they naturally high viscosity index without the nead for VI improvers. The Mobil 1 15...

  • Food that doesn't spoil <f>

    Dave Kautz · Fri, 7 Jul 95 11:16:26 PDT · Mailing-list archive

    ...they don't melt when warmed......could they be used as viscosity improvers in motor oil perhaps? Who cares how hot the oil gets...

  • Re: Choice of Oil

    Dennis Haynes · Mon, 7 Feb 2005 22:01:57 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    Multi-Viscosity oils have been around since the 70's. The better one's have it right. Especially the synthetics as they do not...

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