Date:         Sun, 11 Aug 2002 10:09:02 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: On van w\100,000 miles was: Re: Syntheic Oil
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Me too. Over 100K on my '91 Westy when I switched to syn (been waiting weeks
to say that). I've changed it once since and have not added any oil between
change. Have taken several trips in the 700 to 1500 miles and it does not
use oil...period. I second the lifter comment as well. Also switched to syn
in the auto-tranny.
Bob Stevens
'91 Westy



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<<  What about switching to Synth on a van with 108,000 miles?  I ask
because over on the saabnet you are always reading about old saabs that
start leaking oil real bad after the switch to synth was made.  I dunno
why that would happen - just seems to be a common thread, but thats is
why I'd be hesitant to do this and hence my question.  >>

    No leaks in our case.  I switched to Mobil One 15W50 on our 2.1 at
some mileage above 100,000 (sorry I didn't document what mileage exactly)
and never regretted it.  Lifter noise became a thing of the past, even
after a one time four month layoff, and I extended my oil change
intervals to 8,000 miles.  No more worrying about oil changes on the road
for us.

    I'm currently breaking in a Tiico engine using Dino oil and plan to
switch to synth at around the 3,000 mile mark.

         George/ATL
         '89 Westy, Wernher



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