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1. Synthetic oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 15:48:01 -0700; I disagree with the comments that synthetic oil finds the cracks on old British Sports Cars. I have enjoyed great success with Amsoil 20/50 and I have a few friends that are using this product as wel; /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00036.html (6,528 bytes)
2. synthetic oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 19:55:31 -0400charset="iso-8859-1"; I see there seems to be some discussion about the merits of synthetic oil. My biggest problem with it is that because of its durability, people tend to leave it in longer (isn't that the reason to sp; /html/triumphs/1999-08/msg01999.html (6,425 bytes)
3. RE: synthetic oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 17:50:05 -0700; I feel 3K is a bit short, I shoot for closer to 5-7K (and change the filter every time). IMO the issue is not so much dirt and moisture (the oil filter traps the significant dirt, the moisture boils; /html/triumphs/1999-08/msg02004.html (7,547 bytes)
4. synthetic oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 08:26:10 -0400; Hi listers. I just wanted to pass on my little synthetic oil experience. Oelvis (1971 TR6) leaks a bit, as most LBC's, but I wanted the extra protection of synthetic. My hope was that the engine woul; /html/triumphs/1998-06/msg00527.html (6,586 bytes)
5. Synthetic oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 28 Jun 1998 21:49:35 +0100; A few months ago, there was a thread on synthetic engine oil and I remember putting in my two cents worth about using it in LBC 'lumps.' My opinions then about preferring Castrol GTX haven't changed; /html/triumphs/1998-06/msg01379.html (8,433 bytes)
6. Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 09:51:50 -0400; Consumer Report did a test on motor oil and published the results in the July 1996 issue. Test was done on New York City taxi cabs. Results: "None of the tested oils proved better than the others in; /html/triumphs/1998-04/msg01196.html (7,606 bytes)
7. Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 6 Aug 1997 20:34:50 -0400; 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?; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00387.html (7,050 bytes)
8. Re: Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 13:27:50 +0900; When I was in the US, I had it in every engine I owned...even the lawn mower! I also used it in my '72 GMC Truck (140,000 miles on original engine) and my '74 TR6 (108,000 on original engine). I thin; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00407.html (7,962 bytes)
9. Re: Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 09:42:37 -0500; 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:/; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00425.html (8,146 bytes)
10. Re: Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 7 Aug 97 09:21:47 PDT; Ralph, I dont believe there is a problem, but do expect your engine to leak like a sieve afterwards! The old seals fill up with dino oil which tends to seal the joint from leaks. Switching to synthe; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00446.html (7,700 bytes)
11. Re: Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 7 Aug 1997 12:59:50 -0500 (CDT); Shane I have been told not to use synthetic oils in freshly rebuilt engines... At least not right away. The bedding in process for the rings can be affected. The Mechanic I talked to recommended stra; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00451.html (8,072 bytes)
12. Re: Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 7 Aug 97 12:16:16 PDT; over I stand corrected. This is indeed exactly what I have done with my engines; use dino oil for the first 20 minutes then the next 500 miles, then switch to synthetic (note that I dont swich to sy; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00464.html (7,810 bytes)
13. Re: Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 15:21:10 -0400; I've used only synthetic in my 1993 car, and love it. You can actually stretch out oil changes, so it winds up not costing much more than conventional. I'm thinking of using it in my 1971 TR6. I love; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00467.html (7,954 bytes)
14. Re: Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 7 Aug 1997 21:25:54 -0400 (EDT); Fellows, my expert said the same thing. His explanation made sense and I believe one of our "experts" on the list had the same advice last year. FWIW. Cheers. Art Kelly '64 TR4 CT33118L; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00497.html (7,864 bytes)
15. Re: Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 7 Aug 1997 19:10:30 -0700; 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?; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00512.html (8,070 bytes)
16. Re: Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 12:31:20 -0600; I missed most of this thread, so maybe this info has already been posted to the list. In July '96, Consumer Reports magazine did a test on 20 motor oils including 2 synthetics: Mobil 1 and Performax.; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00631.html (7,514 bytes)
17. Synthetic Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 09:12:41 +0100; OK guys I am ready for my first oil change on my 1967 TR4A IRS. Been running 20W50 AGIP oil all summer. Should I change over to synthetic? Looking for the definitive answer Adam S. Wahler; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00664.html (6,993 bytes)
18. synthetic oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 10:27:47 -0400 (edt); I find a drop of synthetic oil on my beard trimmer's blades give me a much closer and confortable shave than with water based lubricants. I do, however have a much harder time getting "personnal" wit; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg01052.html (7,099 bytes)
19. SYNTHETIC OIL (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1997 10:01:05 -0600; Fellow Triumph owners: What's the experience been-in the colder climate areas-with any of the synthetic 5W50 oils, in lieu of a standard 20W50 oil? I'm curious about engine start-up in the cold, and; /html/triumphs/1997-01/msg00155.html (7,000 bytes)
20. Re: SYNTHETIC OIL (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1997 18:57:59 EST; On Mon, 06 Jan 1997 10:01:05 -0600 Martin Libhart <mlibhart@feist.com> Ive used synthetic for many years & find them great(Mobil-1 & Castrol) start ez in sub-zero little wear on teardown after season; /html/triumphs/1997-01/msg00176.html (7,815 bytes)

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