bruce381 Joined Jun 23, 2005 Messages 3,515 Location Millbrae, CA Oct 22, 2006 #22 Ok new question what did Mobils DTE stand for? bruce
B Blue99 Thread starter Joined Sep 27, 2003 Messages 2,233 Location Wisconsin Oct 22, 2006 #24 We have a winner, mcrn is correct with the Valvoline answer! For whatever reason, this "1st engine oil" claim is on the Valvoline/UK site. It may relate to the fact that Charles Wakefield developed the Castrol, castor bean based lubricants, in England, at about the same time. http://www.valvolineuk.com/aboutus/history.html Last edited: Oct 22, 2006
We have a winner, mcrn is correct with the Valvoline answer! For whatever reason, this "1st engine oil" claim is on the Valvoline/UK site. It may relate to the fact that Charles Wakefield developed the Castrol, castor bean based lubricants, in England, at about the same time. http://www.valvolineuk.com/aboutus/history.html
B Blue99 Thread starter Joined Sep 27, 2003 Messages 2,233 Location Wisconsin Oct 22, 2006 #25 OK, Bruce, I don't know that one.. My guess is the T stands for Turbine, E may be engine, but I haven't puzzled out the D yet!
OK, Bruce, I don't know that one.. My guess is the T stands for Turbine, E may be engine, but I haven't puzzled out the D yet!
S SubLGT Joined Jan 31, 2006 Messages 4,456 Location Idaho Oct 23, 2006 #27 Quote: Ok new question what did Mobils DTE stand for? bruce Click to expand... Diesel Truck Engine?
bruce381 Joined Jun 23, 2005 Messages 3,515 Location Millbrae, CA Oct 23, 2006 #29 Blue99 got to get you back
bruce381 Joined Jun 23, 2005 Messages 3,515 Location Millbrae, CA Oct 23, 2006 #30 Dynamo,Turbine,engine