REFLECTOR:Synthetic Oil

[Scott]

So Ronnie,

know of any magic methods of reducing oil consumption, I'm using about the 
same.

Scott

At 10:00 AM 11/12/2003, you wrote:
>As I recall, Mobil had an aviation oil that didn't work out. I did a 
>google search and found this article:
>
><http://listarchives.his.com/dcpilots-l/dcpilots-l.0111/msg00781.html>http://listarchives.his.com/dcpilots-l/dcpilots-l.0111/msg00781.html
>
>By the way, I ran my break in oil too long (80 hours, I changed it at 40 
>and put in mineral oil again)  - waiting for my oil consumption to 
>"stabilize".  It was using 1 quart in 5-6 hours and it never got any 
>better.  When I called Don George, he said the mineral oil should be out 
>of there in 25 hours.  He said some of the problem with oil consumption 
>with our pusher Velocities are that they are running in a vacuum compared 
>to pressure on tractor airplanes.  He said to fix any leaks then that is 
>about all you can do.  I do have a couple of leaks - one in the bottom of 
>the oil filler and one near a bolt I removed to install a wire support 
>Adel clamp.
>
>Ronnie
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:rdugas@bayou.com>Rene Dugas
>To: <mailto:reflector@tvbf.org>reflector@tvbf.org
>Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:33 AM
>Subject: REFLECTOR:Synthetic Oil
>
>Dear Folks,
>
>Why is synthetic oil not recommended after break-in in Lycoming 
>engines?  I know they leak but we all know synthetics lubricate 
>better.  Is it just a certification problem and should we experimental 
>actually use synthetics like Mobil one or Catrol?
>
>Many opinions are flying around so hit me with a few.
>
>Rene' Dugas
>
>Flying.
>
>FYI.  I don't know the Rutans and have only done one aileron roll in my plane.
>
>