Some drag racers run loose clearances with non synthetic oil, for cushioning!
How about that? Jack
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From: Bryan Savage <b.a.savage@wildblue.net>
> LIST,
>
>
> FROM:
> http://www.mobil.com/Australia-English/LCW/Audiences/Synthetic_V_Mineral.asp
>
>
> Mobil 1 Hot Temperature Properties
>
> So what value is this at high temperatures? At high temperatures the oil
> molecule in synthetic oils are far more stable and degenerate less. This
> means not only do synthetic oils maintain lubrication integrity, they
> continue to cool and clean engine components at constant temperatures of
> up to 1800C, and can handle short term temperatures in excess of 2000C.
>
> At Bathurst in 2002 when the winning HRT Commodore was running with a
> blocked radiator inlet the oil temperature rose to above 2000C yet the
> engine not only survived in perfect condition, it won the race.
>
>
> No wonder the center section of my turbo was always spotless.
> Bryan
>
> FYI... (180C = 356F 200C = 392F)
>
> OBTW - My son put M1 0W-40 in his 4.5 KW Honda generator last summer.
> (I gave it to him)
> He says it starts much easer when it's cold. (11:00PM and 34 degrees F)
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