I now use Castrol 5W50 in my '85 Westy and have had no issues with it for the last two years. When it's cold the engine "Thinks" it has 5 weight in it and after the engine warms up it "Thinks" it has 50 weight in it. The 5W50 allows cold weather starts such as in the -0º F temperatures we have in northern Maine and it also offers the necessary higher viscosity for extended freeway travel. Remember, with a functioning thermostat, the engine, when warmed up, won't know if it's summer or winter. Mike
Jack R. wrote: > I always ran Castrol, QT, 5W50 Full Syntec Motor Oil; it seemed to cover me > well in the winter as well as the summer in my 1.9L WBX. > > Any concerns with this oil? Other's experiences? > > What is the "oil brand and weight of choice for all season application" in a > 2.1L? > |
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