"Mineral oil" is a general term for petroleum-based oils, and as such
is quite broad. It contrasts to the similarly broad term "vegetable
oil". Much more important to distinguish between the two types during
the Edwardian era of motoring than today.
Don
TR3B TSF202L
On 6/25/11, G.D. Huggins <guy at genfiniti.com> wrote:
> Listers,
>
> I am doing a little research for when I go start this rebuilt engine up.
> Keep seeing recommendations to use "mineral oil" during the break-in period.
> Is mineral oil the same as motor oil?
>
> Back in the day all they had was the can of motor oil, so I assume that is
> what they are calling "mineral oil".
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Guy D. Huggins
> 1965 Triumph TR4A
> CTC 63569LO
>
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