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Re: [T3] Oil

On 11 Aug 00, at 10:12, Herman Haustein wrote:

> It depends on the temp. I'm in Israel and in summer it ranges form 60 - 110
> and I'm using 40 in summer and 20-50 in winter.

Why such a heavy grade in the winter? Remember, your engine 
needs a plentyful supply of oil. To heavy an oil takes to long to get 
to the bearings after startup and produces too much shear, hence 
torque, on the bearing shells.
-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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