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Re: Oil temps.

To: "Simon Matthews" <simon_atwork@hotmail.com>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Oil temps.
From: "Paul Tegler " <wizardz@amdyne.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 18:38:45 -0500
they're still on line... 'might have just 'timed-out' on you.

Paul Tegler
Twin 73' MGB GTs YB and OB
YB born 8/72 (Primrose Yellow) Yellow BGT
OB born 1/73 (Blaze Red) Orange BGT
email: wizardz@amdyne.net
http://www.amdyne.net/~ptegler/mgmain.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: Simon Matthews <simon_atwork@hotmail.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, March 11, 1999 12:15 PM
Subject: Oil temps.


>Those of you who are worried about excessive oil temperature might like 
>to look at redline oil's web site: http://www.redlineoil.com (it used to 
>be this, but today, I get no response). They sell a 20/50 which they say 
>should NOT be used in applications where the temperature is LESS than 
>235 degrees (again, I think). It is also suitable for engines with 
>larger clearances, so I assume OK for most MGs. 
>
>The point is, if you use this or other synthetics, you don't have to 
>worry so much about oil temperature. There may still be issues about 
>expansion of the metals in the engine......
>
>Or so, I believe, but I expect to be corrected by others on the list!
>
>Regards
>     
>Simon


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