Mixing oil weights and 10w40

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From: ems
Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1985 19:41

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I have received mail from several folks on the question of
mixing different vicosities of oil.  The consensus?  There is
no way of predicting the final outcome.  The viscosity is a
product of the oil base and additives.  Even from a single
manufacturer mixing different bases and additives results
in a new, unique, mixture that can be measured but not
predicted ...

Looks like I will have to look for another synthetic 10w40 ...
I know Amsoil used to make one.  Do they still?  Are there
other 10w40 synthetics that have done a good job for you?

Thanks for the replies,
-- 
E. Michael Smith  ...!{hplabs,ihnp4,amd,nsc}!amdahl!ems

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