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Old 04-27-2010, 03:01 PM
JohnM. JohnM. is offline
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Originally Posted by Kestas View Post
I don't know if John is trolling, but cylinder wall specifications typically include a minimum valley measurement (Rv?) that is measured using metrology methods. This means that the cylinder walls must have a MINIMUM number of valleys with a MINIMUM depth. I've seen these specs. Too smooth and the surface is rejected. The valleys are for oil retention.
That was sarcastic, yes. No more appropriate place to troll than a snake oil thread I think. I bet if the "average" American could make such decisions on cars they were purchasing; they would go for the smooth cylinder walls, as to microscopic valleys and rough spots, eeew.
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