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Re: oil consumption
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 11/16/2007

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Yes. Back when Amoco made engine oil the base stocks from the Whiting refinery were not the best for lubricant production. Base stocks that were a little too viscous (thick) were thinned out with lig... Login to read more.