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#1
Rodder's Roundtable / Mobile 1 thoughts....
April 25, 2006, 11:00:46 AM
I agree with the benefits of synthetic oil. After break-in of my autos, I have changed all to Mobil 1. In each case I noticed at least 1 1/2  mpg increase and better operation. I do think it a waste of money to change oil at 3000 miles in any fuel injected car (or others too) because they don't get contaminated as in the past. I will usually change filters at about 4000 miles and oil 7000 to 8000 miles and the oil I remove looks clean and feels slippery (technical word). The manufacturer states 7500 or so on oil changes.
I know some of this has been stated before but had to my 2 cents. I will run Mobil 1 in my '32 roadster after break-in and I use Mobil 1 in the rear and will also use a synthetic in trans.
Jim
P.S. I understand the new 'Vettes will not be warrented if you don't use Mobil 1.
#2
Rodder's Roundtable / Heritage Bodies
April 18, 2006, 11:18:43 AM
ecdperf,
I am currently building a heritage '32 roadster, but it was built by the original owners and I have a few complaints about some items. I bought it from a friend as roller, plumbed, powder coated etc. Basically it is a fairly good car. I think I might look at other builders if or when I build another. Fit is not to bad and doors sond solid when shut. I haven't started on body work yet so cain't comment on that other than it looks straight. I am attaching a picture of my mock up. I wish I had bought a coupe or sedan because of the weather in Texas, but it'll be okay with a/c and top. Bruce has a good point about the delivery although I don't know how much you would save.
Jim