Posted on Jul 2, 2015

Can someone explain to me why the Army is afraid of Synthetic lubricants?

CW3 Kevin Storm

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We would rather pay $250,000 for a new motor

Why keep it cool, the taxpayer will buy another

Congress mandates we use fossil oils to help support thier districts

Troops need to know how to replace engines

It costs money, and I need to blow those funds on something really useless

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SFC Mark Merino

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My helicopter has been using synthetics for decades. MIL-L-85734 XMSN fluid.

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MSgt Manuel Diaz

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The air force buys it all for shining the rocks on the runway so the pilots don't trip after a long night at the officers club

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MSgt Manuel Diaz

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The air force buys it all for shining the rocks on the runway so the pilots don't trip after a long night at the officers club

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