Re: lubricants

["Debbie Stohn" <dstohn@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use ATE Blue exclusively in my Time Trial car and it has given excellent
performance.  Most of the BMW and Porsche guys who race use it too!
Debbie Stohn
Sales Mgr.
Club Motorsports, Inc.
(603)536-2875
www.clubmotorsports.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Shorey" <bshorey@domain.elided>
To: "'Jan Czaban'" <dk715@domain.elided>; <alfa@domain.elided>
Cc: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 12:14 AM
Subject: RE: lubricants


> > I've been using a Valvoline NON-SYNTHETIC lube oil called
> > "20-W-50-RACING OIL". In my 71 spider for many years. Have tried
> > some synthetics including Mobil, the Racing oil blend, in my
> > estimate the Racing Oil is
> > far superior. AT temperature, you floor it and you can't hear
> > engine clatter
> > of any sort, plus it doesn't hurt seals
> >
> > also have found a supply of "ATE Blue" brake fluid at a VW
> > supplier here in Ottawa Canada.
> > Haven't had any of this since about 84. Now have Solid pedals
> > and absolutely no brake fade!
> >
> > any one else use these or have comments?
>
> I'm no expert, but I have heard that using pure racing oil in a street
> car is a no-no.  Something to do with lack of additives that come in
> handy when an engine isn't destined to be rebuilt every 500 - 1000 miles
> or so.
>
> I'd be interested in others comments.
>
> I'm still a big fan of Mobil 1..
>
> bs
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