Dick (and others),
I'm not sure about Paraffin-based oils ... but in extreme heat applications
(turbo), the carbon in petroleum-based oils can deposit onto pipe innards
(carbon-steels specifically) and other parts causing clogging of the
arteries, and other coronary vehicle ailments.
I'm assuming because Paraffin is an organic compound (containing carbon),
this would occur as well.
I use strictly synthetic on my bike (Red Line).
Dana
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From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Dick J
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 12:54 PM
To: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: MOTOR OIL QUESTION
The other day somebody mentioned engine deposits and "paraffin-based" motor
oils. I think Quaker State and Pennzoil were mentioned specifically. Can
somebody give some simple info on the differences between paraffin-based
oils and the good old oil produced here in Texas. When I was in high school
I had a summer job as a yard boy at a local junk yard. When business was
slow, I spent time pulling motors apart and shelf stocking parts. I always
thought that the motors with sludge in them were the result of poor owner
maintenance, but now it appears that some of them may have been properly
maintained, and that the sludge build-up was because they used
paraffin-based oil? I use Mobil-One Synthetic in the racecar, but just this
year switched from Castrol to Pennzoil in my car and truck. Bad move?
Dick J In East Texas
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