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1. motor oils (score: 1)
Author: "David Hammond" <d_hammond@charter.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 09:33:47 -0800
Okay ... I would like to get a summary if someone has a strong opinion (which I am sure we all do) .. What is the recommended standard motor oil brand and weight used, and for what climate? What is t
/html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00837.html (7,487 bytes)

2. RE: motor oils (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 11:54:55 -0800
I live near the desert and sometimes drive where it's really hot (115F in the shade). Where I live isn't as hot, but it still never freezes. I use only Valvoline full synthetic 20W50 in all my Trium
/html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00838.html (8,550 bytes)

3. RE: motor oils (score: 1)
Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 18:04:50 -0500
Would you recommend the same viscosity for those of us who live in lesser climes, given that driving in freezing temp is rare? -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+
/html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00847.html (7,199 bytes)

4. RE: motor oils (score: 1)
Author: "Tim Tucker" <timtucker@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 18:26:11 -0500
What are your thoughts on Amsoil products? I see where the ATM series Motor Oil can be bought for around $4.45. That is their SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil that they claim "up to 25,000-mile or 1-y
/html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00851.html (7,174 bytes)

5. RE: motor oils (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 16:33:08 -0800
Not much, probably OK. I'd take the extended life claims with a grain of salt, though. Here's an interesting real-world test I found : http://neptune.spacebears.com/cars/stories/amsoil.html Only one
/html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00853.html (7,463 bytes)

6. RE: motor oils (score: 1)
Author: "Tim Tucker" <timtucker@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 20:13:08 -0500
Thanks for the test link....I'll be sticking woth Mobil One Tim
/html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00854.html (7,092 bytes)

7. RE: motor oils (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 18:05:07 -0800
Tough call. If you drive in primarily under 80F temps, I might try 10W30 (next lower viscosity that Valvoline offers in full synthetic) and see how the oil pressure holds up when the engine is hot.
/html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00859.html (7,637 bytes)

8. RE: motor oils (score: 1)
Author: Greg <one_second_zero@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 09:32:23 -0800 (PST)
For what its worth, In my TR6, I'm still running Castrol 20W50 Dino Juice and I live in a very warm climate (Texas). I run Mobil One 5W30 full synthetic in my BMW Z3/M Coupe, and even though the fact
/html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00880.html (7,981 bytes)


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