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Old 04-20-2008 | 09:28 PM
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Which oil?

the only oil that has ever been put in my 8 is Castrol GTX 20w 50 non syn. my 8 used to be mazsport teammember betsey's and she just sold it to me. i know the oil is pretty thick, is there any other suggested oil by you guys and girls?
Old 04-20-2008 | 11:11 PM
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extra virgin, first cold pressed. works wonders.
Old 04-20-2008 | 11:13 PM
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I use this:


Also, the butter can be used to lubricate the apex seals when premixed with your gasoline.
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Originally Posted by Bamablocker
the only oil that has ever been put in my 8 is Castrol GTX 20w 50 non syn. my 8 used to be mazsport teammember betsey's and she just sold it to me. i know the oil is pretty thick, is there any other suggested oil by you guys and girls?
you got a pm about the stickys..

losts of info in there.. most of the people that read and learn end up with 5 /30 5/40 or 10/40 depending on where you live..

20/50 track. ok..

now the sticky on the dino vs syn. that is big fun.

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Old 04-20-2008 | 11:51 PM
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stickys are your friends. the Force is strong in Swoope, listen to him you should
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Bamablocker

is under my wing.. he has mantis car..

which to some extent makes him flameproof..

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Old 04-21-2008 | 07:46 AM
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I use Peanut oil. Whichever brand is fine.
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