Re: oil, ARCO Graphite

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From: Pete Bellas
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 1985 16:38

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In article <569@ttidcb.UUCP> guzman@ttidcb.UUCP (Marc Guzman) writes:
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>       Even with all this talk about oil, I've seen no mention of ARCO
>graphite. Does anyone have extensive experience with it.

I wouldn't call it _extensive_ experience, but I have used it enough
to know I would never use or recommend it again!  The engines ran
easier and got better gas mileage, they also ate engine parts at an
alarming rate.  A pinto 2000cc 4 banger ate a cam after only 8000 mi.
of arco graphite and a 302cid small block ate a set of rod and main
bearings.  I have built a lot of engines and they all last 150,000+
miles (unless I made the mistake of putting arco graphite in it!!!).

I wouldn't use it if they were giving it away free!

            -Pete-

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From: bellas@ttidcb.UUCP (Pete Bellas)
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Subject: Re: oil, ARCO Graphite
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Date: Wed, 11-Dec-85 11:38:20 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 11 11:38:20 1985
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