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Old 02-23-2015, 01:31 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
It took 40 miles for the engine to lock up.

On ancient tech oil

On the residue that was left
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Originally Posted by oldtamiyaphile View Post
I think that's only possible with the more relaxed tolerances of old engines.
Back in the Cash for Clunkers days we had to drain the oil, pour in some soduim silicate and let it run until it didn't. A Ford van won the rodeo at our store.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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