Castrol SLX 0W-30, 6,400 miles, 2001 Toyota Corolla

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Originally posted by Last_Z:
I kinda figured about the re-sleeved cylinders, but what is the advantage of having Al cylinders over iron lined cylinders?

Oops, sorry I misunderstood. Apart from the factors mentioned by G-Man II, you also get better bore strength and rigidity.

[ October 26, 2003, 09:15 AM: Message edited by: es ]
 
While the pistons are resign coated to reduce friction and scuffing the 2AZ-FE does indeed use liners. I belive they are cast steel instead of the more common cast iron.
 
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