I have been running synthetics in my Vanagons for 25 years. 15-50 when I could get it, the last few years 5-40 "diesel oil" No oil pressure problems, no engine failures. Mark
Tyler Hardison wrote: > Most oils are synthetic blend these days right? > > On Thursday, August 13, 2015, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > >> You will probably be OK when you run the 20W50. I don't think I would run >> synthetic in a water boxer (covers head awaiting hail of greek fire, stones >> and arrows). Just Castrol or other good petroleum. The most mileage people >> have ever gotten out of them that I can recall have run petro. In any >> event, just put the correct weight in and then see if you should start >> saving. The money you save not buying synthetic should do it. >> |
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