Why does non-synthetic oil still exist?

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  1. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    i use it in my tractor that has an engine designed in the 1940's. Yes, fuel is gravity fed and it uses a generator to charge the battery. Plugs, points. coil & distributor too.
     
    #21 Prodigyplace, Nov 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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    To your point, the real problem starts with William Patterson who created debt-based government financing when he created the Bank Of England in 1694:


     
    #22 PriusCamper, Nov 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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    That's why I buy it.

    May I subscribe to your newsletter?
     
    #23 Winston Smith, Nov 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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    Fewer oil changes is not a hardship.
     
    #24 Paul Gregory, Nov 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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    I guess that means I'll have to start a newsletter? What would you like the newsletter to be about?
     
    #25 PriusCamper, Nov 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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    I guess you didn't know your chain was being jerked a little.
     
    #26 Paul Gregory, Nov 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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    I guess you didn't know I jerking their chain back little? :)
     
    #27 PriusCamper, Nov 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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