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Video: PennGrade Motor Oil and Alcohol/Methanol Engines

People often ask if PennGrade motor oil can be used in an alcohol or methanol engine applications. The short answer is yes! Ken Tyger and Nick Dixon of PennGrade1 High Performance explain the reasons why.

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