A friend who an experienced race car preparer believes that the
anti-corrosion properties of Red Line Oil are not adequate -- he would
not leave it in the car for extended periods. I have no personal
experience, I'm just the messenger.
Marc Robertson
marc@backberry-ridge.com
Jeff Snook wrote:
>
> Dear Vintage Racers,
>
> We are considering switching to synthetics in our Triumph TR3
> motors and have questions so I thought I would first access the
> information available through these two lists. We have used
> standard petroleum based lubricants in the gear box and motor for
> many years without any noticeable problems.
>
> 1. What are the advantages of synthetic oils and why does it
> appear everyone is using them in their race cars?
>
> 2. Does synthetic motor oil require a different, "run in"
> procedure on a fresh motor?
>
> 3. Are synthetics compatible with standard oils or do you have
> to do some exotic flushing procedures before switching?
>
> 4. Any problems running synthetic gear oil in an overdrive
> transmission?
>
> 5. Does anyone know some technical people at any of the
> manufacturers, i.e. Red Line, etc.?
>
> Anxiously awaiting your replies.
>
> Jeff Snook
> Battle of Britain Racing
> Bowling Green, Ohio
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