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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Sat Nov 02 2002 - 23:10:06 EST
In a message dated 11/2/02 10:25:55 AM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:
> The problem is that 2-strokes REQUIRE straight-weight oils. The reasons are
> design-related, but they all have this requirement - and its absolutely
> inflexible.
>
> They also do intentionally consume some oil by design, and there is a
> sulfated ash spec - if the oil doesn't burn cleanly enough you get valve
> deposits which eventually can trash your valve sealing capability.
>
Very true.
I use Rotella straight SAE 40 in my Detroit Diesel 6V-53 2-cycle.
Norm
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