Date:         Sun, 13 May 2012 18:18:38 -0400
Reply-To:     "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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I've run fully synthetic in my WBX engines with good results for 10 years. 15W50 Mobil 1 was my choice until I found 10W60 BMW oil. 

Chris.

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Dnia May 13, 2012 o godz. 15:49 neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):


> Hi all.
> 
> Searched  "Hypuron" in archives. Didn't get any hits.
> 
> I don't know if the TBN and Low Ash aspects help a gas engine, but
> looking at "Oxidation Control & Shear Stability" here:
> 
> http://www.castrol.com/castrol/genericarticle.do?categoryId=82915547&contentId=7025207
> 
> seems this might be a decent oil with a good price balance between
> 100% synthetic and conventional oil.
> 
> Has/is anyone using this product?
> 
> When introducing a synthetic blend oil to a an engine that's been
> running NON synthetic, is there a high risk that the new oil will
> cause seals to leak?
> 
> My goal isn't to extend oil change intervals. Just want to provide
> better protection for bearings etc.
> 
> 
> Neil.
> 
> -- 
> Neil n
> 
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