Posted by jdemaris on April 11, 2010 at 07:42:21 from (67.142.130.46):
In Reply to: Re: Hogwash posted by Stuart on April 11, 2010 at 07:25:24:
You said you gained 3-4 MPG after your very-long break in period. The word "poor" was used by me as a relative term. If you gained 4 MPG , then you lost 4 MPG as you go back to when your engine was new. I call a loss of 4 MPG poor and a huge loss. You may call it whatever you like.
You wrote manuals yet don't know the difference between non-degergent oil and oil with no anti-wear additives?
By the way, if I was "wet behind the ears" when your friend was rebuilding engines, I assume he's over 80 years old now? If so, and he's still working as a full-time mechanic for hire -he either has a lousy job - or really loves working for other people. Or maybe wants to get away from his wife?
Tell me more about your 80 year-old mechanic friend who rebuilds high numbers of engines every year. I want his secret for good health and longevity.
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