Steve, The manufacturer of XPA, who by the way also races automobiles, says in his opinion that Mobile 1 is the best. I use it in my 1991 Ford Escort with over 160,000 miles on it and the engine runs like new with lower than average emissions. You got my vote for Mobile 1. Keith FUEL QUALITY MANAGEMENT 2100 Standiford Ave. Suite E7 Modesto, CA 95350 (800)405-3835 (209)571-2766 FAX mailto:keithw@fuelquality.com http://www.fuelquality.com At 11:53 AM 10/9/98 +1300, you wrote: >Dick, > >>The major companies (engine and oil) will eventually have all the latest >>"tech"stuff in their oils-- it just takes awhile! > >Good points. BTW, is there a consensus on Mobil One? My commercial >fishing skipper mate says the NZ fleet believes it is the "best". > >Cheers, > >Steve > >------------------------------------------------ >Stephen C. Darden Email: darden@xtra.co.nz >Adagio Marine Ltd. Fax: 649/4037-213 >P.O. Box 161 Voice: 649/4037-801 >Russell >NEW ZEALAND > > >

Dick, >The major companies (engine and oil) will eventually have all the latest >"tech"stuff in their oils-- it just takes awhile! Good points. BTW, is there a consensus on Mobil One? My commercial fishing skipper mate says the NZ fleet believes it is the "best". Cheers, Steve ------------------------------------------------ Stephen C. Darden Email: darden@xtra.co.nz Adagio Marine Ltd. Fax: 649/4037-213 P.O. Box 161 Voice: 649/4037-801 Russell NEW ZEALAND