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Subject: Re: What motor oil should I use?
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Date: Tue, 3-Dec-85 14:24:42 EST
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Posted: Tue Dec  3 14:24:42 1985
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> In article <72800003@hpfcla.UUCP> ajs@hpfcla.UUCP writes:
> >> 99% of your total lifetime engine wear occurs during the first 0 to 10
> >> seconds of operation, when the oil is drained off the parts and you
> >> have pretty much raw metal rubbing against raw metal.

I have heard of this problem also. So, a couple of years ago I took
a gamble after reading an article on Slick 50 and treated my engine
with it. At first I was skeptical about all the claims they made
concerning the use of this product, but when I experienced a 15 to
20 mile per tankful increase in gas milege, I was slightly
impressed. The manufactures of Slick 50 also state that the problem of
wear caused by the absence of oil at start-up is reduced because
their product coats the engine with a super slick substance (can't
think of the correct name) that will decrease wear during start-up.
My engine is still running so what can I say? If it continues to
function after 120,000 miles I'll be satisfied. Any other people
out there familiar with this product?

so long,
Dave