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Old 07-17-2004, 11:26 PM
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Does ayone know anything about this whale oil thing and does it work if you can find it?
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Does it have anything to do with Beef and getting Hooked?
sorry, I can't stop blubbering......


Seriously, what is it used for?

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Whale oil? As in "how do you lube up a squeeky whale?" If you are talking about positraction additive, buy the GM brand from your local Chevy dealer. If you aren't talking about differential posi additive, call 1-800-mobydick! for help. Sorry for the poor humor.
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Whale oil? As in "how do you lube up a squeeky whale?" If you are talking about positraction additive, buy the GM brand from your local Chevy dealer. If you aren't talking about differential posi additive, call 1-800-mobydick! for help. Sorry for the poor humor.
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They used to do a lot of it in prior to the early 70's, they may do a few today associated with their native culture, if so fresh whale oil may be available in Keflavik,Iceland. Many, many years ago whale sperm I believe was used in posi-traction additive.

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I used to be used as a component in auto trans fluid. Some old cars still have some in the trans. Makes a big stink if it leaks onto the exaust.
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Originally Posted by RHD '68 L89
Does it have anything to do with Beef and getting Hooked?
sorry, I can't stop blubbering......


Seriously, what is it used for?
damn.... you beat me to that...
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The Japanese used in the transmission. I don’t believe its use any more since whaling was outlawed.

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