Ralph Jannelli wrote:
>
> What is the general consensus on using synthetic oil like Mobile 1 in and old
>engine. I know on a new engine it works fine, but is there any reason not to
>use it on an engine with 40-50K miles on it?
>
> Ralph Jannelli
> Charlotte NC
> '72 Spitfire MKIV
> '65 Spitfire MKII
Ralph:
I use nothing but Mobil 1 (15W50) in my TR6, and swear by it. For some
interesting reading and data (especially the part about viscosity index
and flash point), check out the following:
http://www.paranoia.com/~filipg/HTML/AUTO/F_oil_facts.html#OILFACTS_004
Martin Libhart
1972 TR6 (driver)
1970 Spitfire (under the knife)
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