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Re: Castrol R

To: gerrybraz@voyager.net, vintage-race@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: Castrol R
From: AnalogMike@aol.com
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 09:56:03 EDT
In a message dated 98-10-16 08:53:39 EDT, gerrybraz@voyager.net writes:

>  Jim, except for the smell of Castrol R emanating from a snarling racing
>  engine, which has for some the same effect as Viagra, I can think of no
>  other good reason for using it. A synthetic will give better protection
from
>  heat. Any good oil with Moly added with give better lubrication.
>  
>  PS I used to put a Tablespoon full of Castrol R in the gas of my lawn mower
>  just to sniff it while I was mowing the lawn.
>  
>  PPS While I admit sniffing, I never inhaled.

Does the current Castrol R still have actual "castor oil" in it?
Then maybe just buy a bottle at the pharmacy and pour a bit
in your crankcase every oil change for the same effect.
There may also be a medicinal value to the drivers behind you.

> Any good oil with Moly added with give better lubrication.

Too bad the Castrol oil they sell in this country is useless
except for James Bond's smokescreen/oil slick gadget.
Castrol USA should spend their $$ on a good base stock and
additives rather than those TV ads.
I use Kendall GT which seems best for air cooled engines. 
What would be a good Moly additive for 12 quarts of 20W50 in a 911?

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