Re: Adding ATF to Engine Oil

From: Chris Rininger (crininger@rlstark.com)
Date: Mon Oct 07 2002 - 12:20:12 EDT


Different Media also.

Rick Barnes wrote:

> Mobil One and K&N are NOT the same filters. Big difference inside. I
> bought one of each and tore them open. The Mobil One filter is made by
> Champion, nothing super duper about it. K&N produces their own filter
> and there is much more filter material inside it than the Mobil One.
> The K&N case is not only much thicker, but has the 1 inch nut on the
> bottom for easier removal. Definitely not the same filter.
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of BARRY
> OLIVER
> Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 10:01 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Adding ATF to Engine Oil
>
> I didn't know that - Why don't they put the hex head on the mobile 1
> filters, then... THATS why I want it..
>
> >>> STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL 10/04/02 09:59AM >>>
>
> Barry, Mobile 1 and K&N are the same filter.
>
> However, I do not recommend in using Mobile 1 Syntec in low tolerance
> manual
> trannies.
>
> --------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> C4i System Engineer
> C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
> Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
> "Never be content with somebody else definition
> of you. Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
> your own truths, your own understanding of who
> you are. Never be content until you are happy with
> the unique person GOD has created you to be."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BARRY OLIVER [mailto:DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us]
> Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 7:43 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Adding ATF to Engine Oil
>
> What I heard was that adding ATF to engine oil essentially replaces some
> of
> those components that normally break down first. Detergents and such
> (forgive me, I am not a chemist) I tried this in an old jeep, and it did
> work..it broke free enough crud to clog my oil pump and fill up my oil
> filter with sludge... Personally, I just stick to Mobil 1 every 5k with
> mobil 1 filters...
>
> >>> william@hiatt.net 10/03/02 08:59AM >>>
>
> I know it's an ol' secret to add some ATF just prior to changing the oil
> to help celan out the engine. Let me ask the following:
>
> 1) Does this really work?
> 2) How much ATF do you add?
> 3) How long do you run the engine for and at what speed?
>
> Thanks
> william



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