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Old 04-06-2012, 08:53 PM   #19
webidiot
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Originally Posted by ForReal-Someday View Post
I will have to look up where I saw it, but i read that boxer engines see more wear at start up due to inherent lubrication issues. Of course I read it on the internet, and they say that 75% of things on the internet are made up.

What you have said is completely opposite of what is true. Boxer engines have pistons close to the bottom of the engine unlike the inline or V formation. Because of this configuration the pistons are ALWAYS lubricated unlike the inline or V. Here is an example;


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