Re: Engine & trans. oil

[Barb Mikielski <mikiel@epix.net>]

Go to this website:

http://www.amsoil.com

for the technical info you need for synthetic lubricants.  We have used
them in our Met- engine, grease, gear lube, etc. with excellent results.

(Actually we use all products in all our cars- at last count 8.)

I personally wouldn't use anything else as we have seen first hand the
great results for our cars really lasting a long time.  Our 89 Reliant
has 180,000+ miles on it and going strong (with 10 oil changes).  Since
the Met sits a lot, its perfect for it for protection.

i know a while ago people on the list gave their opinions as to the cost
of it, but when you want something to last, you have to spend your
pennies.  no other choice for me, AMSOIL is it.

My 2 cents (or in this case, 7.95 a quart).	barb

"Gerald A. Henry" wrote:
> 
> Really the best person to talk to is somebody in the technical end of the
> lubrication industry.  They know the hows and whys of lubricants, but
> unfortunately they aren't easy for many of us to get in touch with.
> 
> When I said a "good mechanic", I didn't mean a "parts changer".  I meant
> somebody that really has the "feel" of it.
> 
> (Dave.  I wasn't saying anything against John Twist, the man you were
> talking to.  I know nothing about him, so I could not judge.  But, at least,
> he does know our types of cars.)
> 
> Gerald
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Snyder/MVP" <dsnyder@mvpsoft.com>
> To: <metropolitan@listserv.azstarnet.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 11:54 AM
> Subject: Re: Engine & trans. oil
> 
> > >> Talk to a good mechanic and see what he has to say about using old
> style, single weight oil, versus a good
> > modern multi-weight oil. <<
> >
> > There is a shop that specializes in MG restorations here in Ada MI.
> >  They are knowledgeable about all of the older British cars.  In fact,
> > the owner, John Twist, was able to identify the Morris engine in my
> > '54 Met over the phone when I told him the serial number.
> >
> > Anyway, he recommends Castrol 20-50W oil for all of these
> > engines, FWIW.
> >
> >