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Date:         Thu, 25 Aug 2005 20:54:50 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: changing to synthetic oil - was STUPID QUESTION?
Comments: To: Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
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I switched at about 100K.  There has been no noticeable leakage or
increase in oil consumption.  I seldom add more than a half quart
between changes.
   When I first put in the Mobil 1, the van seemed to idle smoother, but
maybe that was my imagination.


Larry A.




Rob wrote:
> At  8/24/2005 11:53 AM, Larry Alofs wrote:
>
>> Personally I would use 20/50 only if I felt the oil pressure was low.
>>   Before I went to Mobil 1 (15W50), I used 15W40 Rotella T from Shell.
>>
>> I use 15W40 in all my vehicles other than my vanagon.
>>
>> Larry A.
>
>
> I've heard that it's not a good idea to change to synthetic oil in a
> high mileage engine.
> Any thoughts on this?
>
>
>
> Rob
> becida@comcast.net
> Western WA state with no VW right now... but I'm looking
>
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